Ave Maria - Bruckner

Arioso - Bach

Pipes

Well it's a hot Texas June. The Feast of Corpus Christi was this past Sunday. At. St. Jerome in the Austin Diocese High Mass was celebrated in Latin. (according the the 1962 norm) I hope that your feast day celebration was as wonderful. Latin: "Corpus" body, "Christi" Christ

Amazing Grace - arr. Frederick Swann

Amazing Grace...was blind but now I see. Performed by John Cleaveland

Holy God We Praise Thy Name

Holy God We Praise Thy Name - St. Patrick's Cathedral NYC - Stephan Tharp, organist.

Corpus Christi Cathedral

Corpus Christi Cathedral - The Lord is My Shepherd - Psalm 23

Faure's "Pie Jesu and Agnus Dei"

For Rev. Greg Labus and Rev. Eduardo Ortega may your ministry always serve God's Glory and may He bless you always. Amen.

King's College Cambridge - What Sweeter Music

What Sweeter Music by John Rutter performed by the King's College Cambridge. The melodic phrases and harmonies blend blissfully into pure light to summon the angels to adore as we all must. Thank you for your prayers may God Bless Us All. Amen.

Toccata and Fugue in D minor

What words may not speak, the organ alone commands. Diane Bish on the organ marvelously eloquent.

"Finale" from Concerto Gregoriano

This is a wonderful video featuring Diane Bish performing the Concerto Gregoriano "Finale". For those of you receiving this through e-mail, you must go to Amazing Grace link to view the selection. If you love the organ, this is a must see. Hope you enjoy as much as I do listening. God Bless You.

Ave Verum Corpus

"Hail, true Body" (of Christ) is the translated title of Mozart's Ave Verum Corpus. This is, a glorious work of Faith which, in my opinion, sums up the basis of our Catholic doctrine. Greg Labus while codirector of the Corpus Christi Cathedral choirs best described this work as the "Alma Mater" of the cathedral (of sorts). It is my hope and prayer that the Lord Bless Father Labus in his ministry, that he may glorify God alway; may Greg hear the Choirs of Angels and may they be his divine inspiration to praise God through sung prayer. Amen.

All Creatures of our God and King

These are the lyrics to the hymn as sung by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir in the video. What a glorious way to start this Memorial Day weekend. (HQ on the video provides a much higher quality audio. If you received this as an e-mail, you must go to the website to view the video. Enjoy!)

All creatures of our God and King
Lift up your voice and with us sing
Alleluia, Alleluia
O burning sun with golden beams
O silver moon with softer sheen
Alleluia, Alleluia
Alleluia, O praise Him
Alleluia

O rushing wind that art so strong
Ye clouds that sail in heaven along
Alleluia, Alleluia
O rising morning praise, rejoice
Ye lights of evening find a voice
Alleluia, Alleluia
Alleluia, O praise Him
Alleluia

O flowing water pure and clear
Make music for thy Lord to hear
Alleluia, Alleluia
Thou fire so masterful and bright
That gives to man both warmth and light
Alleluia, Alleluia
Alleluia, O praise Him
Alleluia

Sing bother earth who day by day
Unfoldest blessing on our way
Alleluia, Alleluia
O flowers and fruits that in the...
...story also show
Alleluia, Alleluia
Alleluia, O praise Him
Alleluia

National Cathedral in Washington

This is intended for the beginner organ enthusiast who may not know too much about the inner workings of a pipe organ. I hope that you find this enlightening as well as inspiring. Please share with your friends and all those who enjoy the beauty of the official instrument of the church. God Bless You. Let us all keep praying for each other.

Frederick Swann Festal Flourish at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Please share with others who may appreciate the majesty of the organ in the house of God. For all those of you who sing your praise to God and/or play to give Glory to the Almighty.

Olivier Latry Cathedral of Notre Dame

Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, France. I know that I am usually talking about Texas...not today. Sometimes you just have to let the music transcend your soul. Enjoy.

Frederick Swann Trumpet Tune

Praise the Lord with trumpet and organ...

Our Lady of San Juan del Valle

Yes we have a choir! Under the direction of Rev. Greg Labus, the Shrine of our Lady of San Juan del Valle has a (SATB) choir which is composed of musicians from through out the valley. The "Schola Cantorum" (school for cantors) sings from traditional hymns to the master works. Rev. Labus is an outstanding musician. He along with the rector of the Shrine, Eduarto Ortega, continue to inspire the valley faithful to sing to the glory of God. Schedule a trip to the shrine and hear the Schola (choir) sing (as scheduled). They are one of the hidden gems of the Rio Grande Valley. Pass the word.

Prayer to St. Cecilia

Saint Cecilia, heroic martyr

Who stayed faithful to Jesus your divine bridegroom,

Give us faith to rise above our persecutors

And to see in them the image of our Lord.

We know that you were a musician

And are told that you heard angels sing.

Inspire musicians to gladden the hearts of people

By filling the air with God's gift of music and reminding them of

The Divine Musician Who created all beauty.

Amen.

St. Anthony's Cathedral, Beaumont Texas

Recently restored...what a gem! They just don't make such magnificent temples to the glory of God (seems to be divinely inspired) as the Cathedral in Beaumont, Texas. A picture is worth a thousand words; maybe, but this church and its ambiance were meant to be felt to truly allow oneself to feel the awesome presence of God. A must see for everyone.

St. Mary's Cathedral Austin, Texas

St. Mary's Cathedral in Austin, Texas! It is one of my favorite Texas Cathedrals. I don't know why; I just feel a special attachment to it. Above are photos of the church. You have to be in the church to experience it's true beauty. God Bless Ya'll. Go Horns Go!