The Regina Coeli The Regina Coeli is an ancient hymn and one of the four Marian antiphons that are prescribed to be sung in the Liturgy of the Hours after vespers or Compline. This beautiful antiphon goes back at least to the 12th century, although there is a pious […]
As we begin our celebration of Holy Week, here is another one of Fr. de Montfort’s “Holy Week Hymns”. May these holiest days of the year be for all of us a true occasion for the renewal and conversion of our hearts. St. Louis de Montfort, who so ardently loved […]
St. Louis de Montfort composed what might be termed a series for Holy Week that features a hymn for each day of the week from Sunday through Saturday, with each hymn focusing on a different aspect of the Passion of the Lord. As part of my own Lenten discipline I […]
During the holy season of Lent it is fitting to take some time in prayerful reflection upon the sufferings that Our Lady endured at the foot of the Cross of her Son. Among Fr. de Montfort’s collected Cantiques is a beautiful hymn he composed to express the fruits of his […]
Among the collected Cantiques (hymns) that we have from St. Louis de Montfort is a series that may be rightly named the “Holy Week Cantiques”. This group of hymns provides a sustained series of meditations on the Passion and Death of the Lord and as well as the Sufferings of […]
Finally, the furnace opens up! Finally, this great Heart unlocks; Finally, the reason is clear Why Jesus has so suffered. By piercing his Heart, he is consoled: The passageway carved by the lance For his Heart’s devouring fire, Leads straight to the heart of the sinner. […]
Remember, Virgin Mary, Your heart is so benign, Never has it been known To pray to you in vain. No one has implored you, Confiding in your help, Not blessed with your assistance, Not delighting in your love. – St. Louis Marie de Montfort […]