Nativity of St John the Baptist

Thursday 24 June 2010

IN NATIVITATE S. IOANNIS BAPTISTAE
Nativity of St John Baptist
1st Class, White

Oremus.

Deus, qui præséntem diem honorábilem nobis in beáti Joánnis nativitáte fecísti : da pópulis tuis spirituálium grátiam gaudiórum ; et ómnium fidélium mentes dírige in viam salútis ætérnæ. Per Dóminum.

Let us pray.

O God, who hast made this day to be honourable in our eyes because of the Birth of the blessed John, graciously quicken thy people with spiritual joy, and order the minds of all the faithful in the way of everlasting salvation. Through.

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The St Margaret Schola will sing Vespers (chanted Solemn Evening Prayer) from 6.45pm, in St Mary's RC Cathedral, Edinburgh (Scotland), followed by Benediction of the Most Holy Sacrament. The Schola was founded in 2009 to promote Gregorian Chant within the Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh, and sings at a variety of liturgical events throughout the Archdiocese and beyond.

All are welcome to join the Schola for this opportunity to pray with the ancient music of the Church. Please see edinburghschola.blogspot.com for updates and further information.

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Links:

• What Does the Prayer Really Say?
• Gregorian Chant propers
• Vespers hymn: Ut Queant Laxis
  
• Abbot Cuthbert Johnson: Reflection on St John Baptist
  

(image: What Does the Prayer Really Say?)