June 2020
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Lauda Zion
A magnificent sequence in the Corpus Christi Mass, written by Saint Thomas Aquinas, this dogmatic poetry praises the new and true Zion, the Church. Benedict XVI said of this Mass: "These are texts that make the waves of the heart vibrate, while the intelligence, penetrating with wonder into the mystery, recognizes in the Eucharist the presence Continue reading
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Pentecost happiness
One of the joys of the Octave of Pentecost is the recitation of the Veni, Sancte Spiritus, after the recitation of the Victimae Paschali in Easter week, the liturgy never ceases to amaze us. Come, Holy Spirit, And send from heaven A ray of your light. Come, father of the poor, Come, dispenser of gifts, Come, Continue reading