Among the "O" Antiphons, one of the most beautiful is "O Root of Jesse". Healey Willan's setting is evocative and mysterious.

The 4th Sunday of Advent begins with the Introit from the book of the Prophet Isaiah: Rorate Caeli. Learn here the meaning and history.

Enjoy this recording by Harpa Dei of the O Antiphons of Advent.

Our Lady of Guadalupe, a revered Marian apparition, continues to captivate the hearts of millions, and at the heart of this devotion is the miraculous tilma—a cactus fiber cloak worn by St. Juan Diego during the apparitions in 1531.

Learn the amazing story of the music embedded on the tilma of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Fr. Scott Haynes A Meditation for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception   The Mass of the feast of the Immaculate Conception begins with the Introit “ Gaudens gaudebo. ” In the Latin High Mass the schola chants the Introit according to the third Gregorian mode.  In Gregorian chant, mode three is the mode of mysticism and contemplation, the “mysticus modus.”   This beautiful text, realized in an exquisite melody, is also marked with a deep and intense joy. The Introit invite

Learn more about the relationship between St. the Baptist this Advent.

With Advent we begin a new year of God's grace through the Sacred Liturgy.

Robert White (c. 1538 – 1574) was an English composer whose liturgical music is considered on par with Taverner and Byrd.

As Christmas draws near, hear these sobering words of St. John the Baptist.

Meditate upon the wise words of Zechariah. The "Benedictus" is a prayer revered daily in the Church.

This Advent, meditate upon the Biblical image of the dove hiding in the cleft of the rock.

Fr. Scott A. Haynes Isaiah 7:10-15 In those days the Lord spoke to Ahaz, saying: Ask thee a sign of the Lord thy God, either unto the...

St. John the Baptist, the Forerunner of the Lord, blazed the path for the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ.

The Church Fathers take us on the spiritual journey of Advent and call us to be vigilant to make our call and election permanent.

As Advent leads us toward the Nativity of Our Lord, let us look at the Mystery of the Incarnation and Annunciation through St Joseph's eyes.

The history of the poinsettia is deeply significant. Learn of its symbolic meaning and importance in the Christmas celebration.

St. John the Baptist, the Forerunner of the Lord, blazed the path for the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ.

Hear the amazing story of St. Juan Diego's encounter with the Blessed Virign.

Enjoy the anthem, There shall a star from Jacob, by Felix Mendelssohn, as sung by the Guildford Cathedral Choir (Barry Rose, Conductor).