CATHOLIC MUSIC VIDEO: “O Sacred Head Surrounded”

Jesus Carries the Cross, adapted from image at loc.gov

O Sacred Head, surrounded by crown of piercing thorn! O Bleeding Head, so wounded, reviled and put to scorn! Our sins have marred the glory of Thy Most Holy Face, yet Angel Hosts adore thee and tremble as they gaze [lyrics continue below video] I see thy strength and vigor all fading in the strife, and death with cruel rigor,

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CATHOLIC FAITHLINK: “PERFECT TIMING” – Presentation Ministries (Cincinnati)

Last Supper by Duccio, adapted from image at openi.nlm.nih.gov

“… The early Church realized that Jesus’ timing of the first two Masses (Eucharists) was very significant. Led by the Spirit (Jn 16:13), they devoted themselves to the breaking of the bread, that is, the Mass (Acts 2:42). Wherever the Church has emphasized devotion to the Mass throughout its history, it has seen the love, power, and glory of God.

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CATHOLIC PRAYER & MUSIC VIDEO: Divine Mercy Chaplet in Song

File Photo of Sunrise at Joshua Tree National Park

The Divine Mercy Chaplet in song, produced by Trish Short, and featuring scenes from the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy. More details follow below the video. The primary prayers of the Divine Mercy Chaplet include: Opening Sign of the Cross, Our Father, Hail Mary, The Apostles Creed … Utilizing a Rosary, on each large bead starting a decade: “Eternal

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CATHOLIC MUSIC VIDEO: Stabat Mater (At the Cross Her Station Keeping)

File Photo of Pieta at Saint Peter's Basilica, Depicting the Blessed Virgin Mary as Our Mother of Sorrows, Holding the Body of the Crucified Christ, Sculpture by Michaelangelo, adapted from image at cia.gov

Stabat Mater dolorosa Juxta Crucem lacrimosa, Dum pendebat Filius.Cujus animam gementem, Contristatam et dolentem, Pertransivit gladius. FAITHLINK: Catholic Prayer: Stabat Mater (At the Cross Her Station Keeping) – CatholicCulture Stabat Mater dolorosa Juxta Crucem lacrimosa, Dum pendebat Filius. Cujus animam gementem, Contristatam et dolentem, Pertransivit gladius. O quam tristis et afflicta Fuit illa benedicta Mater Unigeniti! Quem maerebat, et dolebat,

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CATHOLIC MUSIC VIDEO: “Were You There”

Cross Atop Rocky Cliff

From a Negro Spiritual, performed by the Choir from the Old Cardiff Arms Park in Wales Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they nailed him to the tree? Were

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CATHOLIC MUSIC VIDEO: “O Sacred Head Surrounded”

Jesus Carries the Cross, adapted from image at loc.gov

O sacred head, surrounded by crown of piercing thorn! O bleeding head, so wounded, reviled and put to scorn! Our sins have marred the glory of thy most holy face, yet angel hosts adore thee and tremble as they gaze [lyrics continue below video] I see thy strength and vigor all fading in the strife, and death with cruel rigor,

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CATHOLIC FAITHWATCH: Stations of the Cross

Jesus Carries the Cross, adapted from image at loc.gov

[embedded facebook post from Saint Michael’s Catholic Church in Stillwater, Minnesota, should load below, depicting Stations of the Cross with text captions] I. Jesus is Condemned to Death We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you, because by Your Holy Cross You have Redeemed the world. [genuflect] II. Jesus Takes Up His Cross We adore you, O Christ, and

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CATHOLIC FAITHLINK: “Sermon 3 on the Passion [Excerpt]” – Saint Leo the Great

Cross Atop Rocky Cliff

“The Lord put on our weakness to clothe our inconstancy with the firmness of His strength. He came from Heaven to this world like a wealthy and generous merchant and, through a marvelous exchange, concluded a deal: taking what belonged to us, He granted us what belonged to Him. In exchange for what was cause of our shame He gave

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