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This is a list of original Roman Catholic hymns. The list does not contain hymns originating from other Christian traditions despite occasional usage in Roman Catholic churches. The list has hymns in Latin and English.
Marian hymns are Christian songs focused on Mary, mother of Jesus. They are used in devotional and liturgical services, particularly by the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Anglican, and Lutheran churches. [citation needed] Some have been adopted as Christmas hymns. Marian hymns are not popular among Protestants who see ...
Chant notation of the "Regina caeli" antiphon in simple tone "Regina caeli" (Ecclesiastical Latin: [reˈdʒina ˈtʃeli]; Queen of Heaven) is a musical antiphon addressed to the Blessed Virgin Mary that is used in the liturgy of the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church during the Easter season, from Easter Sunday until Pentecost.
Devotions to this title of Mary are found in the popular Catholic hymn, Hail Queen of Heaven, the Ocean Star [10] and the ancient prayer Ave Maris Stella. The widely sung "Sicilian Mariners Hymn", O Sanctissima , [ 11 ] [ 12 ] also reflects this devotion, as do Tamil hymns.
Name in Hebrew reads שלומית (Shlomit) and is derived from Shalom שלום, meaning "peace". Matthew, Mark [173] [174] Salome #2 – a follower of Jesus present at his crucifixion as well as the empty tomb. Mark [175] Samaritan woman at the well, or Photine is a well known figure from the Gospel of John; Sapphira – Acts [176]
Canticle Six — The Prayer of Jonah (Jonah 2:2–9) Canticle Seven — The Prayer of the Three Holy Children (Daniel 3:26-56) [5] Canticle Eight — The Song of the Three Holy Children (Daniel 3:57-88) [5] Canticle Nine — The Song of the Theotokos (the Magnificat: Luke 1:46–55); the Song of Zacharias (the Benedictus Luke 1:68–79)
According to the biblical account, Hannah sang her song when she presented Samuel to Eli the priest. The Song of Hannah is a poem interpreting the prose text of the Books of Samuel. According to the surrounding narrative, the poem (1 Samuel 2:1–10) was a prayer delivered by Hannah, to give thanks to God for the birth of her son, Samuel.
Names play a variety of roles in the Bible. They sometimes relate to the nominee's role in a biblical narrative , as in the case of Nabal , a foolish man whose name means "fool". [ 1 ] Names in the Bible can represent human hopes, divine revelations , or are used to illustrate prophecies .