The Hymns of the Breviary and Missal

'The Hymns of the Breviary and Missal' is an exhaustive and scholarly collection of the sacred poetry utilized within the Roman Catholic liturgy. Compiled and edited by Matthew Britt, this work serves as an essential guide to the hymns found in the Divine Office and the Mass, offering readers a deep dive into the lyrical tradition of the Church. Each entry typically includes the original Latin text, a literal prose translation, and an elegant metrical translation, followed by insightful commentary on the hymn’s authorship, meter, and liturgical use.Spanning centuries of Christian history, the hymns represent the contributions of figures such as St. Ambrose, St. Thomas Aquinas, and Pope Urban VIII. By exploring the theological richness and poetic beauty of these prayers, the volume provides invaluable context for priests, scholars, and laypeople interested in liturgical history and sacred music. Whether used for academic study or personal devotion, 'The Hymns of the Breviary and Missal' remains a definitive reference for understanding the evolution and significance of the Latin hymnodic tradition and its enduring legacy in the Western Church.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.