Episode 37 – “Ad te Levavi” (1st Sunday of Advent)This week’s chant: Introit for the First Sunday of Advent https://apps.illuminarepublications.com/gregorio/tmp/gregorio5fb4536c330c17.05716082.pdf Text and Translation: Psalm 25 (24): 1-4:- Latin: Ad te Levavi, animam meam: Deus meus, in te confido, non erubescam: neque irrideant me inimici mei: etenim universi, qui te expectant, non confundentur. Vias Tuas, Domine, demonstra mihi: et semitas tuas edoce me.- English: Unto you have I lifted up my soul O my God, I trust in you, let me not be put to shame; do not allow my enemies to laugh at me; for none of those who are awaiting you will be disappointed. V: Make your ways known unto me, O Lord, and teach me your paths.

Musical Musings:This week we’re in Mode 8. Do you know the Gregorian name for this mode? #chantnerdterm: Syllabic Singing- when have 1-2 musical notes per syllable of text (as opposed to melismatic or psalm-tone singing).

Resonant Reflections: from a 1977“Advent Dialogue with Sick” by Pope Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.Challenge for the week:- Whether you or a loved one are personally ill, or you’re simply affected the ongoing pandemic, try to reframe the limitations in your life circumstances as an opportunity from the Lord to become still.- Make out a list of both the “hard things” and the “good things” that life presents to you now, ways the Lord is touching you with His love.- Take both the hard and the good, and offer them to God as you ‘lift up your soul ‘.

Sunday Playlist:- Youtube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHYZvEUh7jbPltuvRKuB1NWdIy6neVZgu- BONUS! Advent-Friendly Holiday Music Mix: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/advent-friendly-holiday-playlist/pl.u-oZyllRasReZJok

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Resources:Chant Tools App. Isaac Jogues Missal.Catechism of the Catholic Church, #524. General Instruction for the Roman Missal, #305.Learn more about celebrating Advent with The Catholic Home by Meredith Gould.For more Advent/Christmas writings of Pope Benedict: The Blessings of Christmas by Josef Ratzinger.