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This is an English-language setting of the Gregorian Chant known in Latin as Rorate Caeli,, an ancient hymn to be sung during Advent. Largely taken from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah, the verses are in the form of a dialogue between the people and God. The even-numbered verses, perhaps sung by the women in the choir, represent the voice of the people. The odd-numbered verses, perhaps ...More

Whenever Psalm 25 is appropriate, I Lift My Soul can be sung at Mass as a Psalm after the First Reading, since the text is close to the biblical original. Other appropriate times are the Preparation of Gifts and after Communion. I Lift My Soul is effective for days of recollection, RCIA prayer sessions, penance ...More

The core of Jewish liturgy, morning and evening, is the Shema ["Hear, O Israel"], with its blessings before and afterward. For over two thousand years, devout Jews have prayed these words over and over again. This profession of faith is central to both the Jewish and the Christian ...More

God Is King is appropriate for festive occasions, such as Epiphany; Eastertime, including Pentecost Sunday; and the Feast of Christ the King. It is appropriate for the end of Ordinary Time [November] and the season of Advent [December]. It is a stirring congregational hymn, in honor of God who comes to reign.

The four-part setting, by Dr. Iris Zahara, is appropriate for an SATB ...More

This is a song of praise to the Virgin Mary, sung in the Byzantine Liturgy, during the Anaphora, the Eucharistic Prayer, after the invocation of the Holy Spirit, the epiclesis. In the Roman Liturgy, It Is Right and Just would be sung at another time in the celebration. This song would be especially appropriate during Advent and on Feasts of Mary, such as January 1, August 15, ...More

This is a brief setting of a new text, adapted from the Book of Revelation, the Apocalypse. Although there is no refrain, each of the three verses ends with the words, "Amen! Alleluia!" This song would be appropriate for November-December [end of Ordinary Time and Advent], Eastertime, and such feasts as All Saints and Christ the King. Because of the word "Alleluia," this octavo would not be used ...More

This is a brief setting of a new text, adapted from the Book of Revelation, the Apocalypse. Although there is no refrain, each of the three verses ends with the words, "Amen! Alleluia!" This song would be appropriate for November-December [end of Ordinary Time and Advent], Eastertime, and such feasts as All Saints and Christ the King. Because of the word "Alleluia," this octavo would not be ...More

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