Beginning with Vespers this evening are the O Antiphons for the Magnificat. Here are three examples of tonight's antiphon.
1. Latin then English done by the monks of Saint Meinrad. (They are the abbey that Betty and I celebrate Vespers with each evening.
2. Latin done by Saint John's Abbey where I went to college as an undergraduate.
3. Latin done by Gloria Dei Cantores, an internationally renowned choral group with English translation and excellent video. They include the Magnificat
However, I could not find a YouTube version of my favorite. European monks doing the Antiphon with Magnificat and ringing the church bells throughout. That is the old tradition, a kind of ringing in the transition from Advent to Christmas over this week.
DECEMBER 17
O Wisdom
Saint Meinrad Archabbey
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O Sapientia, quae ex ore Altissimi prodisti, attingens a fine usque ad finem, fortiter suaviter disponensque omnia: veni ad docendum nos viam prudentiae.
O Wisdom, who came forth from the mouth of the Most High, reaching from end to end mightily, and gently governing all things: come to teach us the way of prudence.
English translation by Fr. Vincent Tobin, OSB. English setting adapted by Fr. Columba Kelly, OSB.
Beautiful, Jack! I especially liked the one by St. John's Abbey.
ReplyDeleteBrings peace to the soul. The soul expands to fill large spaces.
ReplyDeleteJack, these are lovely. Will you be posting the rest of the chants of the O Antiphons? Or should we just link to the sites? We’ve already missed one day.
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