OLDIE PODCAzT 87 (2009): Veni Sancte Spiritus – The Pentecost Sequence dissected




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Summary: Here is an oldie PODCAzT made back in 2009.  How time flies. ___ I started this one thinking that I could make a fast audio project and then move on.  Ha! In this PODCAzT I dissect the Pentecost Sequence, Veni Sancte Spiritus, also used during the Octave of Pentecost in the traditional Roman calendar. I give you some background on what a sequence is, what an octave is and then we start drilling. First we hear the Latin text and a good translation.   Then see start looking at the structure of the prayer. That is when things get interesting.  I found a few things I had never noticed. This is a profound glimpse at mystery, folks. This is the Roman Rite at her finest. Share/Bookmark