Eleven (11) Rare Lenten Hymns You’ve Not Sung!
“Our hymnbooks know nothing of such a treasure as this, and give us pages of poor sentiment in doggerel lines by some tenth-rate modern versifier.” —Father Fortescue
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“Our hymnbooks know nothing of such a treasure as this, and give us pages of poor sentiment in doggerel lines by some tenth-rate modern versifier.” —Father Fortescue

Sometimes what goes without saying must be said.

What is a Catholic Hymnal? How old are these hymns?
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Here’s something we tried recently, and I’d be grateful to hear your feedback.
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People were asking how it sounds…so here’s a live recording from last week.
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Also provided: an organ accompaniment for “Jam Christe Sol Justitiae” (an ancient Catholic hymn for Lent).
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“Our hymnbooks know nothing of such a treasure as this, and give us pages of poor sentiment in doggerel lines by some tenth-rate modern versifier.” —Fr. Fortescue
Two generous young ladies, currently in high school, helped me record this gorgeous Kyrie.
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