Catholic Insight
Bach’s Cantata in Praise of the Baptist
Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam is one of a few cantatas J.S. Bach compose in honouor of Saint John the Baptist, first performed in...
Sheppard Camerata Sacred Music Concert
On this upcoming Sunday, July 29th - the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul - there is a sacred music concert presented by Sheppard...
Ave Verum – William Byrd’s Secret Treasure
We try to offer some musical selections for our readers on these great solemnities - so here is William Byrd's rendition of the Ave...
Corpus Christi
A blessed Solemnity of Corpus Christi to our readers outside of Canada! Here, as in other regions, the feast is moved the following Sunday,...
Targeting Civilians an Evil for All, and For All Time
In his recent column beating the drums of war in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, George Weigel says Ukraine must be provided with the...
Homily of Pope Leo XIV on Trinity Sunday
https://youtu.be/t4E0hZYkxsM
Bach’s Cantata for Trinity Sunday
J.S. Bach composed this cantata for Trinity Sunday in 1725, first performed on May 27th of that year. The libretto begins with Es ist...
Veni Creator Spiritus
A blessed, joyous and grace-filled solemnity of Pentecost to all our readers, the feast of the descent of the Holy Spirit, the public manifestation...
Novena to the Holy Ghost, Ninth Day – The Fruits of the Holy Ghost
Ninth Day
Thou on those who evermore;
Thee confess and Thee adore,
Give them comfort when they die;
Give them life with Thee on high;
Give them joys which...
Novena to the Holy Ghost, Eighth Day – The Gift of Wisdom
Eighth Day
Bend the stubborn heart and will;
Melt the frozen warm the chill;
Guide the steps that go astray.
The Gift of Wisdom
Embodying all the other gifts,...
