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O SALVATRIX MEDITATION/CHANT
This page features a meditation as well as a chant inspired by St. Hildegard of Bingen's famous song: O Virga Ac Diadema. St. Hildegard was very close to the Holy Mother and many of her compositions were songs of praise to Mary. Indeed, in this song, she refers to her as Salvatrix (Saving Lady). |
Here are the words spoken on this recording:
O Saving Lady, you did not spring from the dew, nor from the drops of rain, nor did an airy wind fly over you, but the divine radiance brought you forth on the noblest bough. O branch, God foresaw your blossoming on the first day of his creation. And he made you as a golden matrix for his Word. O how great in its strength is the side of man, from which God produced the form of woman. He made her the mirror of all his beauty and the embrace of his whole creation. So the instruments of heaven chime and the whole earth marvels. O Mary all-praised, for God has greatly loved you. Hail, Saving Lady.
Soak in these words. as you listen to this recording. Then chant along: Unde, O Salvatrix. If you are having a particular challenge in your life, I invite you to hold this challenge in mind as you chant along, asking for Mary's help with the resolution of the challenge you are facing. Feel her compassion and sweet, caring love envelope you. When the chanting comes to an end, sit in silence for a while and listen for her guidance.
O Saving Lady, you did not spring from the dew, nor from the drops of rain, nor did an airy wind fly over you, but the divine radiance brought you forth on the noblest bough. O branch, God foresaw your blossoming on the first day of his creation. And he made you as a golden matrix for his Word. O how great in its strength is the side of man, from which God produced the form of woman. He made her the mirror of all his beauty and the embrace of his whole creation. So the instruments of heaven chime and the whole earth marvels. O Mary all-praised, for God has greatly loved you. Hail, Saving Lady.
Soak in these words. as you listen to this recording. Then chant along: Unde, O Salvatrix. If you are having a particular challenge in your life, I invite you to hold this challenge in mind as you chant along, asking for Mary's help with the resolution of the challenge you are facing. Feel her compassion and sweet, caring love envelope you. When the chanting comes to an end, sit in silence for a while and listen for her guidance.