Hark, a Herald Voice is Calling

Hark, a Herald Voice is Calling is a hymn for Advent that has been used by the Church since the 5th or 6th century.  Originally the Latin hymn Vox clara ecce intonant, it was revised by Pope Urban VIII for the 1632 Roman Breviary with the new first line: En Clara Vox Redarguit. My favorite melody for… Continue reading Hark, a Herald Voice is Calling

My Song of Today

This hymn,  My Song of Today, is perfect for the feast of St. Therese of Lisieux, who wrote the poem in June, 1894. I love St. Therese’s prayer to get by, to live, to love God– for just one day at a time. When you’re feeling exhausted or overwhelmed, this hymn can remind you to think about only today, and… Continue reading My Song of Today

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