"Ecce Virgo" - The Norbertines of St. Michael's Abbey
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- "Ecce Virgo" - an original composition by the abbey schola of St Michael's Abbey.
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"Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Imman'u-el." This text is one of the clearest Messianic prophecies of the Old Testament. "Ecce"; "Behold": This word is repeated often throughout the piece to signal something mysterious, miraculous, to grab the listener's attention. We might say in English sometimes: "Give ear", pay attention.
"Virgo"; This word fixes in the mind a young, unwed woman. But what about her? "Concipiet"; "She will conceive"- In this word lies the mystery! A virgin will conceive, be with child! Only God could do such a thing. At this word His awesome power is shown forth. Hence, it stands alone after the repetitions of "Ecce, virgo". "Et pariet… filium." The sheer mystery is prolonged with the word "Pariet", with the constant presence of the augmented fourth interval. "She will bear, the virgin will bring forth". But with the sudden shift to a major mode at "filium", the incomprehensible mystery becomes concrete and particular- the very real, profound joy of a mother and her newborn child. "She will bear a son".
But we know who the virgin-mother is, and who the son is. And so the piece ends with "Et nomen Virginis: Maria", from the Infancy narrative in Luke's Gospel. The sweet, holy name of Mary is proclaimed again and again because it is a name that speaks saving peace and consolation to the soul, the saving peace and consolation of Her Son, Jesus Christ, whose first coming we are preparing to celebrate, and whose second coming we ought to prepare for every day of our lives.
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If this is beautiful on earth, imagine heaven's angelic choruses.
Please consider posting these on a music streaming platform if possible! I'd love to have this whole playlist on repeat throughout my day! God bless and keep you all! - Your Friend, Jordan Burke
Hello Brothers and Fathers. I will be attending adoration tomorrow and I will be praying for the Norbetine Priests. I was a parishioner at St John the Baptist and I spent quality time with Father Damien and Father Godfrey. I came to the services in the courtyard at the old abbey during Covid and spent time with the wall crucifix at the chapel. I was part of the the Abbots Circle before I got sick. I need your prayers for my deliverance. My name is Kyle and my family is very much struggling. Please pray for the Taylor, Melendez and Perez family. Thank you for your lives. Thank you for your dedication to the service of God.
Praise GOD for this ... I am playing the who playlist ... GORGEOUS
Magnífico 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇻🇦✝️
All of the content put out by St. Michael's Abbey is top-notch.
This is a stunning composition, and beautifully performed also. So peaceful, deeply reflective and gentle - just like the Virgin Mary with her son Jesus and the consolation the thought of them brings. Brought me to tears when I first heard it.
It was composed by Frater Gereon himself
I would formally request a video or audio of that chanted/singing during the 12 Noon “Sext” --it is the most reverent angelic sound my ears have ever heard and helps me raise my love and heart to Our Mother and Lady. …Please 🙏🏼 ✝️
breathtaking 😢
Please do release more Sacred Music here on TH-cam!
truly some of the best I have ever heard
@@jeffg56Frater Gereon composed it himself
Thank you for the detailed and passionate description. Beauty passes through the senses, but stays in the heart.
I can't express in words how helpful this music has been for me. Thank you so much. God love you all. Please release more of this heavenly music.
You guys should post these on spotify or apple music but other than that fire music
I agree. It sounds like we're traveling around the world to different monasteries!
This is absolutely beautiful. May God Bless You ❤❤❤
Oh how I would love a full concert of these men. What glorious sound! I wish I had several hours to listen to.
Such a beautiful blend and composition. What a wonderful arrangement to meditate upon this text.
Amazing
Por favor, postem mais vídeos como esse neste canal !
Sé que publican entrevistas en inglés aquí
Si quieres salmos en latín con subtítulos en portugués tengo algunos en mi canal
This kind of music is the closest thing to divinity on earth i think we ever see save only the eucharist itself.
Absolutely beautiful. Fills me with joy and peace listening to sacred music. How many are in the St Michael's Abbey Schola?
Well Jacea, it can range up to around 10 members for a schola. Each monastery and/or order is different.
This composition is exquisite. Are there recordings available bedsides on TH-cam? Perhaps a CD or an downloadable album?
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Did I detect dissonance? Was there dissoncance in the original score or is this a modern version? Either way, I loved it.
No lyrics,,no transalation😊we kinda neeed them to connect with the music..
I can say off the bat that ecce means behold and Virgo is virgin