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In honor of the Fatima Centennial, here is a hymn from our parish’s May Procession booklet: Our Lady of Fatima. The hymn tune is called “In Fatima’s Cove”, but I was unable to find who composed it. The original Fatima poem used with this melody was in Portuguese by António Botto (1892-1959). Here is another English… Continue reading Our Lady of Fatima The post Our Lady of Fatima appeared first on Traditional Catholic Living.

This beautiful hymn, Soul of My Saviour, is based on the original Latin text Anima Christi, which is attributed to Pope John XXII, 1249-1334. Anima Christi is the prayer frequently said after Holy Communion: Soul of Christ, sanctify me, Body of Christ, save me, etc. J. Hegarty (1734?-1834) translated the prayer and turned it into… Continue reading Soul of My Saviour The post Soul of My Saviour appeared first on Traditional Catholic Living.

Tradition says that St. Patrick composed a prayer for divine protection that is known today as St. Patrick’s Breastplate. Some say he wrote it before coming back to Ireland to start his missionary work, and others claim he prayed this for help to convert the Irish King Leoghaire in 433 A.D. Today, I think it’s important… Continue reading St. Patrick’s Breastplate The post St. Patrick’s Breastplate appeared first on Traditional Catholic Living.

O Jesus, Thou the Beauty Art is a liturgical hymn from the Breviary for the feast of the Holy Name of Jesus.  The text comes from a larger sacred poem, Jesu, Dulcis Memoria.  The text is thought to be composed by St. Bernard of Clairvaux (although there’s disagreement about this fact.) The translation into English was done… Continue reading O Jesus, Thou the Beauty Art The post O Jesus, Thou the Beauty Art appeared first on Traditional Catholic Living.

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 The post Hark, a Herald Voice is Calling appeared first on Traditional Catholic Living.

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 The post My Song of Today appeared first on Traditional Catholic Living.

Jesus Crucified, or "O Come and Mourn with Me Awhile", is a hymn by Fr. Faber. Sheet music, audio, text available. The post Jesus Crucified appeared first on Traditional Catholic Living.