4 December, Saint Barbara, Virgin and Martyr
I am mindful today of the dear friends named Barbara whom God has sent into my life. According to tradition, Saint Barbara was confined to...
Come, Bridegroom Christ
This hymn belongs at the Hour of Sext during Advent. The text, though inspired by something written by a friend many years ago, is my...
Vox Clara Ecce Intonat
Here is my rendering of the Advent hymn for Lauds. Like the Vespers hymn below, it may be sung to the corresponding tune in the...
Conditor Alme Siderum
This is my translation of Conditor Alme Siderum. When Advent rolls round and I sing this hymn, I see in my mind’s eye Van Gogh’s...
Missus est Gabriel Angelus
In the Cistercian liturgy the center piece of First Vespers of the First Sunday of Advent is Missus est Gabriel Angelus, a magnificent Great Responsory...