The document summarizes the contents of an anthology of sacred songs composed by Fr. Carceller and published in 1937 before the 33rd International Eucharistic Congress in Manila. The anthology contained 162 pages across 18 sections, including hymns for the Eucharist, Holy Spirit, Blessed Sacrament, Holy Week, Marian feasts, Christmas, saints such as Joseph, Augustine, and Therese of Lisieux. Many of the compositions followed the traditional style of Gregorian chant and measured music.
The document summarizes the contents of an anthology of sacred songs composed by Fr. Carceller and published in 1937 before the 33rd International Eucharistic Congress in Manila. The anthology contained 162 pages across 18 sections, including hymns for the Eucharist, Holy Spirit, Blessed Sacrament, Holy Week, Marian feasts, Christmas, saints such as Joseph, Augustine, and Therese of Lisieux. Many of the compositions followed the traditional style of Gregorian chant and measured music.
The document summarizes the contents of an anthology of sacred songs composed by Fr. Carceller and published in 1937 before the 33rd International Eucharistic Congress in Manila. The anthology contained 162 pages across 18 sections, including hymns for the Eucharist, Holy Spirit, Blessed Sacrament, Holy Week, Marian feasts, Christmas, saints such as Joseph, Augustine, and Therese of Lisieux. Many of the compositions followed the traditional style of Gregorian chant and measured music.
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Canticos Sagrados por el Padre Domingo Carceller, Agustino Recoleto in January 1937, a month before the 33rd International Eucharistic Congress which was held here in Manila. Printed by the Ramon Roces Publishers, the book was 162 pages. Following are the contents of the anthology: I. Gloria a Jesus -The Himno Oficial of the 33rd International Eucharistic Congress. II. Veni Creator -Used for the feasts and celebrations of the Holy Spirit. III. 8 Tantum Ergos and 2 O Salutaris -Both hymns are used for the Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. The origin of these 2 hymns dates back from the Time of St. Thomas Aquinas. IV. Various Hymns (Motets) for the Holy Eucharist and the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The devotion to the Sacred Heart was promoted during the Pontificate of Pius XI. V. 2 Hosannas – Used for the Procession of Palms on Palm Sunday. VI. Stabat Mater – Used during the Veneration of the Cross on Good Friday and the “Soledad”. VII. Regina Coeli – is sung during the “Salubong” or “Encuentro”, a native custom dramatizing the meeting of the Joyful Mother and the Risen Lord on Easter Sunday; also used to replace the Angelus on Easter time. VIII. Sacerdos Pontifex – is usually sung on the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul and in any celebrations that pertains to the Pope. IX. Te Deum The hymn was important during the early years of the Spanish colonization of the Philippines. In Intramuros, the Te Deum was sung in churches when the Galleon arrived and whenever there were announcements of Christian missionaries being martyred in Japan or China. Now it is used on special feasts in the Liturgy of the Hours. This particular Te Deum was composed following the traditional style of using the Gregorian chant alternately with measured music. X. Masses a. Misa Coral “ Cor Iesu Sacratissimum” (Used for the Sacred Heart of Jesus) b. Misa “In honorem Sancti Joseph” (For the Mass in honor of St. Joseph) c. Misa de Requiem (Mass for the Dead. Also composed in the traditional style, using Gregorian chant alternately with measured music.) XI. 2 Trisagios The Trisagio is a devotional hymn to the Holy Trinity which is recited or sung at dawn. XII. Rosary Music a. 2 Virgen Divino Sagrario (This is used at the beginning of the Rosary.) b. 2 Rosario Cantada (Musical settings of the Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be.) c. 5 Letania Laurentana d. 6 Salve Reginas XIII. Hymns to the Blessed Virgin Mary a. Venid y vamos todos (Sung during the flower offering) b. Canto a Maria c. Estrella Hermosa d. Despedida a la Ssma. Virgen (Final hymn after a Marian procession) e. 2 Oh Maria! f. Himno a la Inmaculada g. 2 Ave Maria h. Tota Pulchra XIV. Villancicos (Traditional Christmas Songs sung in the Liturgy during Offertory or Communion) a. Villancico I b. Venid, venid Villancico II c. Nino Divino, villancico III XV. 8 Hymns to St. Joseph and a Jaculatoria (The Recolectos have a special devotion to St. Joseph) XVI. 6 Hymns to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel (These hymns are specially composed for the Virgen del Carmen of San Sebastian Church.) XVII. Hymn to Nuestro Padre San Agustin XVIII. Hymn to Sta. Teresita del Nino Jesus