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Schola Cantorum of the Pittsburgh Oratory
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The Schola Cantorum of the Pittsburgh Oratory is a group of young men dedicated to preserving and giving life to the Church’s greatest artistic treasure - its musical tradition. Through our singing of Gregorian chant, we hope to bring ourselves and all who hear us closer to God. Sancrosantum Concilium (the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy of the Second Vatican Council) teaches: “The Church recognizes Gregorian chant as being specially suited to the Roman liturgy. Therefore, other things being equal, it should be given pride of place in liturgical service.” We are seeking to establish that. What a travesty that so many Catholics in this country think that Vatican II did away with chant. Pope Benedict XVI has said, “An authentic updating of sacred music can take place only in the lineage of the great tradition of the past, of Gregorian chant and sacred polyphony.” Those who want to learn more about sacred music can visit http://www.musicasacra.com/pdf/smfaq.pdf.
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Chant at communion – Gustate et videte (Ps 33:9; V. cf. Ps 33) Gustate et videte, quoniam suavis est Dominus: beatus vir, qui sperat in eo. 1. Benedicam Dominum in omni tempore, semper laus ejus in ore meo. 2. In Domino gloriabitur anima mea, audiant mansueti et laetentur. 3. Magnificate Dominum mecum, et exaltemus nomen […]
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Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 R. O God, let all the nations praise you! May God have pity on us and bless us; may he let his face shine upon us. So may your way be known upon earth; among all nations, your salvation. R. O God, let all the nations […]
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Introit proper – Protector noster (Psalm 83:10-11 & 2-3) Antiphon: Protector noster aspice, Deus, et respice in faciem Christi tui: quia melior est dies una in atriis tuis super millia. Verses: Quam dilecta tabernacula tua, Domine virtutum! concupiscit, et deficit anima mea in atria Domini. / Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto, sicut […]
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Desidero Mi Jesu – Kevin Allen (b. 1965) Desidero, mi Jesu, Hoc Angelorum esu Ut me reficias: Fac, Jesu mi benigne, Accedam semper digne Ad has divinas epulas. Hie cibus nutrimentum, Hie potus alimentum Sit meae animae: Det gratiam dum spiro, Sit in agone diro Pignus futurae gloriae. 1. Quemadmodum desiderat cervus ad fontes […]
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Panis quem (John 6:52; V. Psalm 110:1–10) Panis, quem ego dedero, caro mea est pro saeculi vita. 1. Confitebor Domino in toto corde meo, in consilio justorum et congregatione. 2. Magna opera Domini, exquirenda omnibus, qui cupiunt ea. 3. Decor et magnificentia opus ejus, et justitia ejus manet in saeculum saeculi. 4. Memoriam fecit […]
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Respice Domine (Psalm 73:20, 19, 22-23, 1) Antiphon: Respice, Domine, in testamentum tuum, et animas pauperum tuorum ne derelinquas in finem: exsurge Domine, et iudica causam tuam: et ne obliviscaris voces quaerentium te. Verses: Ut quid Deus repulisti in finem: iratus est furor tuus super oves pascuae tuae? / Gloria Patri, et Filio, et […]
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Panem de caelo (Sap 16:20, V. cf. Psalm 77) Panem de caelo dedisti nobis, Domine, habentem omne delectamentum, et omnem saporem suavitatis. 1. Attendite, popule meus, doctrinam meam; inclinate aurem vestram in verba oris mei. 2. Aperiam in parabolis os meum, eloquar arcana aetatis antiquae 3. Quanta audivimus et cognovimus ea, et patres nostri […]
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In stronger forces this Sunday – 8 of us were there! Unfortunately my battery power ran out and I could not record Panem de caelo, the communion. I am including a recording from earlier in the year instead. Sitientes venite (Isaiah 55:1; Psalm 77) Antiphon: Sitientes venite ad adquas, dicit Dominus: et qui […]
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Simile est (Mt 13:45-46; V. Ps 33:2–9, 19, 23) Simile est regnum caelorum homini negotiatori, quaerenti bonas margaritas: inventa una pretiosa margarita, dedit omnia sua, et comparavit eam. 1. Benedicam Dominum in omni tempore, semper laus ejus in ore meo. 2. In Domino gloriabitur anima mea, audiant mansueti et laetentur. 3. Magnificate Dominum mecum, […]
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This Sunday we welcomed two new members into the schola, Christopher Confer and Andrew Ruminski. They did a great job, especially considering only Dan Grady and myself were the other singers! We used one of Adam Bartlett’s Simple English Propers for the introit instead of the Gregorian. God is in his holy dwelling place […]
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Gustate et videte (Ps 33:9; V. Ps 33:2–8, 18, 19, 23) Gustate et videte, quoniam suavis est Dominus: beatus vir, qui sperat in eo. 1. Benedicam Dominum in omni tempore, semper laus ejus in ore meo. 2. In Domino gloriabitur anima mea, audiant mansueti et laetentur. 3. Magnificate Dominum mecum, et exaltemus nomen ejus […]
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Suscepimus Deus (Ps. 47:10-11, 2) Antiphon: Suscepimus, Deus, misericordiam tuam in medio templi tui: secundum nomen tuum Deus, ita et laus tua in fines terrae: justitia plena est dextera tua. Verses: Magnus Dominus, et laudabilis nimis: in civitate Dei nostri, in monte sancto ejus. / Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto, sicut erat […]
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Factus est repente (Acts 2:2, 4, [11]; V. cf. Psalm 67) Factus est repente de caelo sonus advenientis spiritus vehementis, ubi erant sedentes, alleluia: et repleti sunt omnes Spiritu Sancto, loquentes magnalia Dei, alleluia, alleluia. 1. Exsurgit Deus, et dissipantur inimici ejus; et fugiunt, qui oderunt eum, a facie ejus. 2. Et justi laetentur […]
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Spiritus Domini (Wisdom 1:7; Psalm 67) Antiphon: Spiritus Domini replevit orbem terrarum, alleluia: et hoc quod continet omnia, scientiam habet vocis, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Verses: Exsurgat Deus, et dissipentur inimici ejus: et fugiant, qui oderunt eum, a facie ejus. / Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto, sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, […]
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Non vos relinquam (John 14:18, [16: 22]; V. Ps 121) Non vos relinquam orphanos: veniam ad vos iterum, alleluia: et gaudebit cor vestrum, alleluia, alleluia. 1. Laetatus sum in eo, quod dixerunt mihi: In domum Domini ibimus. 2. Stantes jam sunt pedes nostri in portis tuis, Jerusalem. 3. Jerusalem, quae aedificata est ut civitas, sibi […]
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Vocem jucunditatis Antiphon: Vocem jucunditatis annuntiate, et audiatur, alleluia: nuntiate usque ad extremum terrae: liberavit Dominus populum suum, alleluia, alleluia. Verses: Jubilate Deo, omnis terra, psalmum dicite nomini ejus: date gloriam laudi ejus. / Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto, sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in saecula saeculorum. Amen. […]
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Communion proper – Tanto tempore (John 14:9-[10]; V. Ps 32:1–3, 12, 13, 18) Tanto tempore vobiscum sum, et non cognovistis me? Philippe, qui videt me, videt et Patrem, alleluia: non credis quia ego in Patre, et Pater in me est? alleluia, alleluia. 1. Exsultate, justi, in Domino; rectos decet collaudatio. 2. Confitemini Domino in cithara, […]
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Ego sum pastor (John 10:14; V. Ps 22:1–6) Ego sum pastor bonus, alleluia: et cognosco oves meas, et cognoscunt me meae, alleluia, alleluia. 1. Dominus pascit me, et nihil mihi deerit: in pascuis virentibus me collocavit. 2. Super aquas quietis eduxit me, animam meam refecit. 3. Deduxit me super semitas justitiae propter nomen suum. Nam […]
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Misericordia Domini (Ps. 32:5-6, 1) Antiphon: Misericordia Domini plena est terra, alleluia: verbo Domini coeli firmati sunt, alleluia, alleluia. Verses: Exsultate, justi, in Domino: rectos decet collaudatio. / Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto, sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in saecula saeculorum. Amen. The earth is full of the […]
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Post-communion motet – Panis Angelicus – Kevin Allen Text: St. Thomas Aquinas, Psalm 78 Panis angelicus fit panis hominum; Dat panis caelicus figuris terminum. O res mirabilis: manducat Dominum pauper, servus, et humilis. Te, trina Deitas unaque, poscimus, sic nos tu visita, sicut te colimus, per tuas semitas duc nos quo tendimus, ad lucem […]
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