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From the Carmelite Monastery of Reno
A CONTEMPLATIVE CHRISTMAS (CD)
From the Carmel of Reno, A Contemplative Christmas is a selection of sacred Christmas music in beautiful, instrumental arrangements designed to quiet the heart and draw the listener into that contemplative space where the meaning of the season, 'Emmanuel, God with us', can be experienced anew as a living reality.
Features 22 of the world's most loved carols from "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel," "I Wonder as I Wander," "Silent Night" and "O Holy Night" to "Ding Dong Merrily on High." The combination of instruments (Sr. Clorinda on piano; Sr. Rosalind on harp; Sr. Rosemary on recorder; Sr. Claire on cello and guest Jennifer Sokol on violin) is exquisite; CD includes eight original arrangements by Sr. Claire heard here for the first time. The sisters pray that this music will convey the peace and joy of the Christmas message to all who receive it.
22 selections
Long-playing: 1:05:58
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From The Priests
NOEL (CD)
NOEL, from The Priests, (brothers Fr. Martin and Fr. Eugene O'Hagan and Fr. David Delargy), is sure to become a favorite in your Christmas music collection, featuring some of the most cherished seasonal songs of all time: everything from "God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman", "What Child Is This" and "Hark The Herald Angels Sing" to "Oh Come All Ye Faithful" and "Silent Night." It is a solemnly beautiful record, stately and humble and full of grace.
"We have given each of these songs a different interpretation and a little priestly twist," grins Father Martin O'Hagan. "I hope it will get everybody into the festive spirit, and I hope there will be something here for everyone."
15 selections; total time 43:02
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From the Community of Jesus
THE CHANTS OF CHRISTMAS (CD)
The Four Masses of Christmas
Depicting the sacred mystery of Christmas in the ancient melodies of Gregorian chant, this recording will enrich anyone's experience of the holy season.
The first Mass, the quietly joyful "Ad Missam in Vigilia," builds on the anticipation of the coming event, proclaiming the Good News of the salvation prepared for us by a loving God through the birth of His Son. The second Mass, the tender "Ad Missam in Nocte," is sung at the hour traditionally oberved as the time of Christ's birth. With exquisite beauty and strength, the Mass celebrated at dawn on Christmas Day, "Ad Missam in Aurora," expresses the coming of the Light into the world. The fourth Mass, "Ad Missam in Die," is a jubilant expression of the salvation and righteousness of God.
This recording also includes eight antiphons honoring the Virgin Mary. Gloriae dei Cantores Schola conducted by Dr. Richard J. Pugsley. 19-page booklet included. 28 selections; total time 72:03
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BIG BOX CHRISTMAS (CD)
Brother Al Mascia, OFM, offers this collection of 10 songs, inspired by his ministry with and for the poor and homeless in Detroit, to help you enter more deeply into the true meaning of Christmas: God-With-Us!
Reflect and be transformed by the miracle of the Incarnation, and with Brother Al, avoid the anxiety, busyness and expectations that so often detract from the spirit of prayer and devotion appropriate to the holy time of Advent and Christmas. 10 selections, 55:34 minutes.
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GREGORIAN CHANT,
CHRISTMAS CHANTS
Chant from 5 Monasteries
Beautiful traditional chants from Christmas Eve, Christmas Night and Christmas Day. Features selections from the Choir of the Benedictine Abbey of Montserrat, the Royal Benedictine Abbey of Hautecombe, the Nuns of the Benedictine Abbey of Maumont, the Monks of the Abbey of Einsiedeln, the Benedictine Abbey of Saint-Wandrille, the Dominican Schola of France and the Paris Gregorian Choir.
23 selections
Total time: 59:04
Retail price $16.95
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CHRISTMAS AT ST. MICHAEL'S ABBEY
Chant for the Three Masses of Christmas
Gregorian chants in Latin sung by the Norbertine Fathers of Orange County, California. Includes Introit, Gradual, Alleluia, Prose, Offertory and Communion for all three Christmas Masses (Midnight, Dawn & Day) as they are sung at St. Michael's Abbey. After centuries of use, these chants still retain their sacramental quality, supple vigor, and ability to dispose the soul for the contemplation of God and His Mysteries.
The repertoires of chant are almost like "dialects" of the Gregorian repertoire - there is substantial overlap of texts and settings found in the Roman Missal (for the Mass) and Antiphonarium (for the Liturgy of the Hours), but there are items that differ in part or completely.
16 selections
Total time: 40:21
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Proceeds from the sale of this CD support the relocation of the Abbey and its preparatory school.
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From St. Meinrad Archabbey
LAUDS & VESPERS FOR CHRISTMAS(CD
Witness the celebration of Christmas in song with the Benedictine monks of Saint Meinrad Archabbey in Indiana. This recording offers listeners two complete prayer services for Christmas: Lauds (morning prayer) and Vespers (evening prayer). Chanted entirely in English, they are based on the Latin which dates from 800 AD, the time of Charlemagne, and earlier. Fr. Columba Kelly, OSB, reshaped these ancient melodies for their monastic office. Recorded entirely in the Archabbey church.
24 selections
Total time: 49:43
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VALUE PRICED
A CHILD IS BORN:
A CHANT CHRISTMAS
The Trappist Monks of
the Abbey of Gethsemani
Join the monks of Gethsemani Abbey in Kentucky as they celebrate Christmas with peaceful chants sung in Trappist monasteries around the world since the Middle Ages. Includes Rorate Caeli Mass, "O" Antiphons (Mode I), First Vespers, Night Office and Midnight Mass. All sung in Latin. Insert lists all tracks but does not contain text or translations.
37 selections
Long-playing: 1:00:49
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From the Abbey of St. Peter
of Solesmes, France
CHRISTMAS
The Night Office: Vigils
Chant and organ celebrate the birth of the Messiah at the very hour the event took place in Bethlehem. Versicles, Invitatory, Hymns, Antiphons, Readings, Responsories, and Collect. All sung in Latin. Organ pieces by Lebègue and J. S. Bach. 24-page booklet with introduction, translations and notes.
14 selections
Total time: 57:12
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BESTSELLER
From the Abbey of St. Peter
Of Solesmes, France
CHRISTMAS
Midnight Mass & Mass of the Day
A bestseller in last year's catalog. Introits, Graduals, Alleluias, Offertories, Communions, Responses, Sequences, Hymns and Tropes. All sung in Latin. 28-page booklet with introduction, translations and notes.
16 selections
Total time: 40:59
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