Duarte Lobo was maestro di cappella of the Cathedral of Saint Mary Major in Lisbon. His thrilling “Regina Caeli" is set for double chorus.

Guerrero set this graceful text with sublime elegance: “Sweet Mary, I languish for love of thee, for thou art good-natured and kind."

Fr. Scott Haynes conducts "Virgen bendita sin par": “O Blessed Virgin without equal, source of all virtue, thou art worthy of praise."

Salve Regina has been sung, since the 13th century, at the close of Compline. We praise God in Mary when one turns to her in song.

The Salve Regina is a Marian hymn. It is traditionally sung at Compline on most days of the year.

The patrimony of Gregorian chant which has been gloriously outstanding for this holiness over the centuries is our treasure as Catholics.

Marc-Antoine Charpentier was master of the French Baroque. Fr. Scott Haynes conducts a thrilling performance of his legendary Te Deum.

One of the most charming carols for Christmas is Silent Night. This arrangement for choir, soloists and orchestra is arranged and conducted

The powerful emotions of the Rex Tremendae from Mozart's Requiem thrill the heart. Hear Fr. Scott Haynes conduct Mozart.

Hear Fr. Scott Haynes conduct the St. Cecilia Choir and Orchestra in the Tuba Mirum from the famous Requiem Mass of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Hear Fr. Scott Haynes conduct the St. Cecilia Choir and Orchestra in the Dies Irae from the famous Requiem Mass of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Rev. F. Quirijnen, S.J., explains what perfect contrition is and what it is not. It is the humble of heart who have sorrow for their sins.

Celebrating the Easter season in the Byzantine Liturgy, we cherish the icon known as the “Anastasis,” the Greek word meaning “Resurrection."

The poor souls rest in Jesus' wounds, like the dove which hid itself in the “clefts of the rock” (Can. 2:14).

As a young woman, St Agatha gave her life to God, resisting any men who wanted her, because she had given herself as a bride of Christ.

The symbol of the lamb reminds us of the purity of St. Agnes. The Pope traditionally blesses two lambs, recalling her martyrdom and purity.

After the death of Christ, the ever passionate and impetuous James formed a part of the initial group of the early Church of Jerusalem.

After a night of catching no fish, Jesus, standing on the shore, tells His disciples to cast the net on the right side of the boat.

Good King Wenceslaus lived in the turbulent age when the Slavic nations of Eastern Europe were being introduced to Christianity.

Fr. Scott Haynes tells the remarkable story of the Dominican friar, St. Martin de Porres, who, by God's grace was a source of great healing.