HYMN OF THE MONTH – June: The Music of Sister Mary Editha, B.V.M.
  • Don9of11Don9of11
    Posts: 840
    For this month’s featured article, I invite you to discover the life and legacy of Sister Mary Editha, B.V.M., a gifted Catholic hymn composer whose beautiful music shaped devotional life. Drawing on exclusive archival research and historical sources, this article traces her life, ministry, and hymnody. It features a three-column manuscript gallery and—for the first time—actual vocal recordings performed by the student choirs of Xavier College Preparatory in Phoenix, Arizona. Her story offers a rare, moving glimpse into the history of Catholic hymnody and the dedicated women who safeguarded the musical memory of our faith.

    Please take a moment to read, listen, and explore this important piece of Catholic musical history.

    Please visit Mother of Mercy Catholic Hymns and read The Music of Sister Mary Editha

    https://www.motherofmercycatholichymns.com/sister-mary-editha/

    Thanked by 2CHGiffen Roborgelmeister
  • RoborgelmeisterRoborgelmeister
    Posts: 390
    How interesting to see a reference to the Servant of God, Sister Mary Blandina, as I was just reading about "The Fastest Nun in the West!"
    Thanked by 1CHGiffen
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