Chant Meditations to Center the Body and Awaken the Soul
Ave Maria Latin Chant
This quick little live recording of the "Ave Maria Latin Chant" was done in honor of the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary. This chant dates from the 13th Century, with a tonal center in Plainsong, mode I. Various early notations of the Ave Maria (Hail Mary) are found in the Montpellier Codex of medieval manuscripts.
Hail Mary English Translation © Traditional
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord is with thee; Blessed art thou amongst women, And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us sinners, Now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Ave Maria Latin Source © Traditional
Ave Maria, gratia plena Dominus tecum; Benedicta tu in mulieribus, et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Jesus. Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, ora pro nobis peccatoribus, nunc et in hora mortis nostrae. Amen.
O Merciful Redeemer Chant
This is a "Gregorian Chant" in the truest sense, because the latin text of this chant is attributed to St. Gregory the Great himself. The chant tune is set to Gregorian Mode 2. The English translation of this text by Benedictine Monks is a perfect sung prayer for the season of Lent. As you listen, the chant invites you to a closer communion with God. This recording was made during a live Catholic Mass by www.TheCatholicCantor.com
In Paradisum Latin Chant
In honor of the feast of All Saints and All Souls, here is a simple recording of the "In Paradisum" Latin Chant.
The English translation is: "May the angels lead you into paradise; may the martyrs receive you at your arrival and lead you to the holy city Jerusalem. May choirs of angels receive you and with Lazarus, once a poor one, may you have eternal rest."
