Lyra Catholica: Containing All the Breviary and Missal Hymns, With Others From Various Sources; Domine, Dilexi Decoerem Domus Tuæ; Burns Oates (Classic Reprint)

Explore a rich collection of Catholic hymns for daily prayer and liturgical seasons. This edition gathers all the breviary and missal hymns, along with additional pieces sourced from various authorities, presented in English for modern readers.The volume assembles the complete set of Latin hymns with new English translations and includes a calendar-driven layout to help you follow the liturgical year. It covers hymns for the week, the proper of saints, and hymns from the common of saints, with notes on sources and structure to aid use in private devotion or communal worship. Hymns organized by the weekly cycle, the season, and the saints, with practical aims for daily use. Three main sections: hymns from the Breviary, hymns from the Missal, and hymns from other sources. A prefatory note explaining translation choices and the structure of the collection. A calendar and table that help locate hymns by day and feast for easy reference.Ideal for readers interested in traditional Catholic liturgy, hymnody, and the historical practice of daily prayer. Read more