"Vexilla Regis" - by the Norbertines of St. Michael's Abbey

During the Last two weeks of lent we focus on the passion of Christ. This is why the Church refers to this time as "passiontide."
At the beginning of Vespers in this season, we start with this hymn "Vexilla Regis," "The royal banners forward go." The banner, of course, being Christ crucified.
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Vexilla Regis, a Gregorian Chant of Lent.

[@marybeth6750]

Playing this now for my 100 year old mom. She majored in Latin at St Benedicts in MN, and really enjoyed listening to this beautiful offering. She has significant dementia now, yet responds to this. Thank you for touching her, and bringing some comfort to her confusing world! God bless you all!

[@javiermurillo3561]

My grandma died in August, 2022. Some months before, I realized she had memorized the Tantum Ergo when she was a child as she followed me up. She had had some Latin lessons back then, but, she would recall regretfully, her teacher had to move elsewhere.

[@paisley293]

English translation: 1, The banners of the King go forth, the mystery of the Cross shines, by which our life bore death and by death gave us life.
2. Which was pierced by the sharp point of the lance, from the stain of sin to wash us, shedding water and blood.
3. Now is fulfilled what was foretold by David in his faithful hymn, saying to thenations: God has reigned from a tree.
4. O tree, fair and radiant, with royal purple adorned, chosen with thy worthy boughs to touch such sacred limbs.
5. O blessed tree, from whose branches hung the redemption of the world; thou, from whom his body hangs, dost snatch from hell its prey.
6. Hail, O Cross, our only hope! At this Passiontide, [In this thy triumphant glory,] increase grace tothe just and blot out the sin of the wicked.
7. Thee, holy Trinity, fount of salvation, let every spirit praise. To whom the victory of the Cross thou givest, give also its prize.

[@alejandroalonso5386]

I remember as a 12 year old finding out about this hymn. The lyrics stuck to my head the translation was a little different but still beautiful it went.
Abroad the regal banners fly
now shines the crosses mystery
Upon it life did death endure
And yet by death did life procure
Who wounded with a dire full spear
Did purposely to wash us clear
From stain of sin
Pour out a flood of
Precious water mixed with blood

[@suzannederringer1607]

Thank you!

[@getsmart99]

What a beautiful way to start my day..thank you and may God bless you all..

[@justin71069]

Heard the fathers singing this morning at Palm Sunday mass and they sounded amazing. Thanks for all you guys are doing.

[@taqiyasir8086]

Amen ✝️

[@guadalupefestival]

gonna just loop this for a bit......love it!

[@JMJIHS]

Beautiful fellas ❤

[@nadiamarsile3049]

🙏🕯✝️🌹💕💕

[@mariad6955]

Can we have more of this please❤

[@nadiamarsile3049]

🙏🕯💖🌿🌟( chant " composé par l évêque (?)d' Orleans pour la venue de Jeanne d'Arc . Plus tard ,Psaume Chouan . Salutations et merci .

[@scronx]

Chouan?

[@nadiamarsile3049]

Chant crée pour recevoir Jeanne d'Arc à Orleans , puis emblème " chouan.

[@revelation1215]

Beautiful. Could you add captions or put the English in the description?

[@paisley293]

1, The banners of the King go forth, the mystery of the Cross shines, by which our life bore death and by death gave us life.
2. Which was pierced by the sharp
point of the lance, from the stain of sin to wash us, shedding water and blood.
3. Now is fulfilled what was foretold by David in his faithful hymn, saying to thenations: God has reigned from a tree.
4. O tree, fair and radiant, with royal purple adorned, chosen with thy worthy boughs to touch such sacred limbs.
5. O blessed tree, from whose branches hung the redemption of the world; thou, from whom his body hangs, dost snatch from hell its prey.
6. Hail, O Cross, our only hope! At this Passiontide, [In this thy triumphant glory,] increase grace tothe just and blot out the sin of the wicked.
7. Thee, holy Trinity, fount of salvation, let every spirit praise. To whom the victory of the Cross thou givest, give also its prize.

[@CImum]

@paisley thanx, blessings from Croatia

[@jorgeluiznevespereiradasil1942]

Vocês são monges?

[@SarumChoirmaster]

Dear singers, I listened to all of your chants. Very nice! However, might I suggest singing all your chants at a slightly higher tone; switching from chest register to head register. - a retired cathedral choirmaster and organist.