Tota Pulchra Es Maria | The Most Ancient Valentine's Day Poem
Chant School
https://tinyurl.com/TotaPulchra Although this hymn to Mary does date back to the 4th century (shortly after the life of St. Valentine) it has never been a Valentine's Day Poem...until today. In this Valentine's Day episode, we learn this extremely simple, very ancient ode to Mary -- completely beautiful, unstained by original sin, the joy of Israel, glory of Jerusalem, our advocate and our Mother. Tota pulchra es, Maria. Et macula originalis non est in Te. Tu gloria Ierusalem. Tu laetitia Israel. Tu honorificentia populi nostri. Tu advocata peccatorum. O Maria, O Maria. Virgo prudentissima. Mater clementissima. Ora pro nobis. Intercede pro nobis. Ad Dominum Iesum Christum. You are all beautiful, Mary, and the original stain is not in you. You are the glory of Jerusalem, you are the joy of Israel, you give honour to our people. You are an advocate of sinners. O Mary, Virgin most prudent, Mother most merciful. Pray for us, Plead for us, To the Lord Jesus Christ.
About Podcast
In the Chant School, you will learn the most ancient melodies and texts in the Christian tradition. St. Hugh of Cluny once spoke of how the learning, practicing, and singing of Gregorian chant is a sure way to grow in holiness, in closeness to the Word, and in submission to the discipline of singing God’s praises. Floriani has taken these words to heart, and it is our intent to inspire and educate the next generation of Catholic musicians in the spirit of this beautiful inheritance. We hope you enjoy learning how to sing Gregorian Chant -- the greatest artistic treasure of the Catholic Church!