Divine praises
We usually pray the Divine Praises as well. While they aren’t in Fr Caswall’s book I’ll add them in here as a special bonus:
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Benediction Conclusion
We have looked at: O salutaris Hostia the lesson Litaniae Beatae Mariae Virginis part 1 part 2 part 3 Tantum Ergo part 1 part 2 part 3 Adoremus in aeternum the post Although the custom of praying the Litany of … Continue reading →
Adoremus in aeternum
As the Blessed Sacrament is returned to the tabernacle and the priest and servers prepare to leave it is customary to sing a recessional. Adoremus in aeternum is the most commonly used, but there are lots of suitable pieces. Antiphon: … Continue reading →
Tantum ergo part 3
V. Panem de caelo praestitisti eis. (T.P. Alleluia) R. Omne delectamentum in se habentem. (T.P. Alleluia) Oremus: Deus, qui nobis sub sacramento mirabili, passionis tuae memoriam reliquisti: tribue, quaesumus, ita nos corporis et sanguinis tui sacra mysteria venerari, ut redemptionis … Continue reading →
Tantum ergo part 2
Here is the English by Rev Caswall To the everlasting Father, And the Son Who reigns on high With the Holy Spirit proceeding Forth from each eternally, Be salvation, honor blessing, Might and endless majesty. The word BENEDICTION is made … Continue reading →
The First Fleet
The Aborigines thought that the white people were gone for good, but that was not the case. In 1787, the First Fleet, led by Arthur Phillip, set out from Britain on a long voyage to Australia. When they arrived in … Continue reading →
Tantum ergo – part 1
This hymn usually comes right before the actual Blessing of the Blessed Sacrament – or Benediction for short. We all kneel down – the English words run: Down in adoration falling this great Sacrament we hail ancient types have long … Continue reading →
Litany of Our Lady – part 3
Now we’re up to the last part of the Litany. I’ll treat the collect separately. There are a few title in honour of her mercy on poor sinners then the regal titles of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth. … Continue reading →
Captain Cook
Here’s the quiz: And here’s the book: The Voyage of the Endeavour by G Arnold Wood Have fun!
Continue reading →Litany of Our Lady – part 2
Continuing on from part one. We’ve gone through the beginning and we just finished all the Maters. Now into the Virgos and then the really beautiful titles. Which one is your favourite? Very amazing imagery. When you write this out … Continue reading →