When Jesus wept ...

... the disciples slept.

Listen HERE to the choir singing the moving piece, WHEN JESUS WEPT.

When Jesus wept, the falling tear
in mercy flowed beyond all bound;
when Jesus groaned, a trembling fear
seized all the guilty world around.

ADORO TE DEVOTE

This exquisite and timeless hymn penned by St. Thomas Aquinas was recently performed by the choir. LISTEN HERE.

While the choir members descend the loft to receive Holy Communion, the L.A. Harbor Chamber Ensemble introduces the hymn with their sweet and majestic strings. The arrangements are by Mr. Tony Tripp. Even the infants crying in the background add a certain beauty to this powerful piece.

ADORO te devote, latens Deitas, quae sub his figuris vere latitas: tibi se cor meum totum subiicit, quia te contemplans totum deficit.

HIDDEN God, devoutly I adore Thee, truly present underneath these veils: all my heart subdues itself before Thee, since it all before Thee faints and fails.

The rest of the words is HERE.

OCULI NOSTRI

HERE is a recording of a recent performance of the choir and ensemble, with Tony Tripp (pictured above) conducting.

JOIN US THIS SUNDAY

The Choir will be performing this Sunday, the Third Sunday of Lent. Here is a recent recording of the KYRIE.

HOLY INNOCENTS CATHOLIC CHURCH, LONG BEACH


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