Follow @RichardJaClark Lumen Christi is available exclusively through CanticaNOVA Publications 2010 Translation of the Roman Missal: “Lumen Christi. The Light of Christ. Deo Gratias. Thanks be to God.” Gary Penkala writes: “The Paschal Candle Procession at the Easter Vigil is a solemn and joyful liturgical moment. After having struck the New Fire and prepared the Paschal…
Helping Your Deacon, Priest, or Cantor Learn the Exsultet
EGEND HAS IT that Mozart would gladly have traded all his works if he could claim to have written the first line of the Exsultet. Even Wikipedia states, “Here the language of the liturgy rises to heights to which it is hard to find a parallel in Christian literature.” But singing this can be intimidating!…
I Am Risen, Resurrexi
Follow @RichardJaClark AM RISEN, RESURREXI for SATB and Organ has been featured on Dr. Jennifer Pascual’s on Sounds from the Spires. The text is from the Introit for Easter Sunday morning.: Psalm 139: 18, 5, 6 & 1-2: I am risen, and I am always with you, alleluia; you have placed your hand upon me, alleluia;…
Mardi Gras and Burying the Alleluia
HE HEBREW WORD, “הללויה” or “Hallelujah,” is a word of unsurpassed joy. It is an acclamation of praise, thanksgiving and victory. “Hallelujah” is really a two–word phrase meaning “Praise Yah.” It is a joyous and unabashed song of praise to God and appears many times in the Book of Psalms, most prominently in Psalms 111-117…
Nunc dimittis | SATB setting for Compline
Follow @RichardJaClark NUNC DIMITTIS (Lord, now you let your servant go in peace) is an SATB choral setting for Compline. This text from Luke 2:29–32 is also known as the Canticle of Simeon. Available exclusively with Choralife Publishers Nunc dimittis — SATB Choir Nunc dimittis — SATB with piano reduction for rehearsal Recorded LIVE on the Feast of the…
Compline Hymn for Lent | Christe qui lux es et dies
Follow @RichardJaClark HRISTE QUI LUX ES ET DIES (Christ, who art the light and day) is based on the ancient Compline Hymn for Lent, likely dating back to the Fourth Century. Although it was not retained in the Roman Breviary, its continued widespread use is perhaps attributed to its antiquity, exquisite poetry, and simple beauty,…
You Have Searched Me, Lord | Psalm 139 | for solo voice and piano
OU HAVE SEARCHED ME, LORD was featured on SIRIUS XM 129 Radio, The Catholic Channel. The program’s host Dr. Jennifer Pascual (Director of Music, St. Patrick’s Cathedral) said, “I could listen to that all day!” A setting of the Psalm 139, you can listen below to a recording by the astounding mezzo-soprano, M. Katherine Dulweber Lehr. You may purchase a Digital…
Ave Maria | SSAT or TTBB
HIS SETTING OF AVE MARIA has been performed around the world, most notably by The American Boychoir, conducted by Fernando Malvar-Ruiz You may purchase a Digital PDF of the score. ($49.00) • Contact us at RJC AT rjcceciliamusic DOT com to order the score. You will be invoiced via Paypal. Upon receipt of payment, you will…
All Souls | Requiem for Trumpet and Organ
equiem pour une américaine à Paris is a seven-movement work composed for trumpet and organ, it is reminiscent of an early Twentieth Century French Romantic style. Although quite faithful to many of the Gregorian Chants, this is not a liturgical work, but a concert work. It would be difficult to match the music to the…
The Death of a Parish | A Promise of New Life?
MONG THE MOST PAINFUL spiritual experiences many Catholics suffer is the closure of their parish. This pain is especially acute for those who have invested years or decades of their lives in their community. Some even have generations of family history tied up in a parish. So devastating is the loss that for many the…