Come listen, breathe, sing, and reflect as you draw closer to the intimate presence of God this Lent and Easter.
Am I alone? Does anyone hear my cry? The angst of today’s world can be wrestled to a place of peace through the sung prayers of Gregorian Chant. A devotional unlike any other, Christ in Our Midst invites you to experience and participate in the purest form of music that has been sung for over a thousand years.
With Scriptures, meditations, reflection questions, and links to recorded audio by the world-renowned Gloriae Dei Cantores Schola, you will discover a way to communicate with God that is fresh, real, and deeply rooted in daily Christian life.
The sorrows and praises of your heart are expressed by these ancient melodies which are simultaneously sublime and accessible.
“When you visit our heart, then truth shines upon it, the emptiness of the world becomes worthless, and love burns within.” -from Dulcis Jesu Memoria
In a world that is unstable, fractured and filled with anxiety, this devotional will help you:
• Express your hopes, fears, frustrations, joy, and gratitude to God naturally, through the words of the Psalms
• Quiet your mind as you focus on the sound of the chant
• Establish a vital, nourishing connection with God that remains steady amid all the ups and downs of life
Whether you are firmly rooted in a faith tradition or searching for answers, Christ in our Midst welcomes you to draw from a deep well of stability and peace. Join the stream of continuous prayer being offered to God by Christians all over the world in a similar and profound way, knowing you’re not alone.
Click here to access all the sound files used in Christ in Our Midst.
For more than 40 years, Paraclete Press has presented the Christian faith in written work, sacred music, and visual art - from ancient spiritual writings and classics to contemporary works, including devotionals, seasonal studies, poetry, fiction, children's book, and recordings. Partnering with Protestant, Catholic, Evangelical, and Orthodox voices, Paraclete Press is known for publishing books and music of spiritual depth, thoughtfully created and beautifully presented.
Gloriæ Dei Cantores Schola is dedicated to the singing and study of Gregorian chant. Its expertise and experience come from daily chanting of the Liturgy of the Hours as well as the Ordinary and Proper of the Mass at the Church of the Transfiguration in Orleans, Massachusetts. The Schola also conducts chant workshops and performs in concert with Gloriæ Dei Cantores. Years of study with Dr. Mary Berry, CBE, founder of the Schola Gregoriana in Cambridge, England, and the monks of St. Peter’s Abbey in Solesmes, France, also contribute to the Schola’s passion for Gregorian chant as a vibrant and living form of sung prayer.
Gloriæ Dei Cantores Schola has been critically acclaimed in both Europe and the United States for its proper regard for rhythmic flexibility and its sensitivity to both musical and textural phrase.Gloriæ Dei Cantores Schola has been critically acclaimed in both Europe and the United States for its proper regard for rhythmic flexibility and its sensitivity to both musical and textural phrase.
