Benedicta: Chant in Honor of the Blessed Mother

DeMontfort Music, who recently introduced the world to music by the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of the Apostles and the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, recently released an album dedicated to Marian chant, as prayed by the Monks of Norcia. Benedicta is packed with 33 a cappella tracks: prayers, hymns and antiphons all honoring the Blessed Mother.

I could listen to this simple chant all day. It is beautiful, calming, serene.

Normally, I find music distracting to me as I go through the day. I definitely don't listen to music while I'm praying the Liturgy of the Hours or reading the daily Mass readings because I get caught up in the music. This chant, though, is different. I can keep it playing during times of prayer and while I work. It focuses, rather than distracts. Maybe that's due to the simplicity of the chant.

Listening to Benedicta, I can close my eyes and forget that I'm sitting in my own living room.

Here's a sample of this extraordinary music:

https://youtu.be/nTQTFW1Gdbs

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