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Our Father and Hail Mary, sung in Syriac-Aramaic, the language of Jesus Christ
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| November 21, 2009
Posted on 11/21/2009 7:13:24 AM PST by NYer
Abwoon D'Bashmaya - The Lords Prayer in Aramaic - YouTube
Shlom Lech Maryam-Ave Maria in syriac/aramaic ماجدة الرومي - YouTube
Sometimes we need to remind ourselves that Jesus, His Blessed Mother and the Apostles were born and lived in the Holy Land. The common parlance of their days was Syriac-Aramaic. Hebrew was the liturgical language of the Temple.
I recently attended a Hafli - a Lebanese feast, much like a wedding but without the bride and groom. The organizing committee brought in a band that played Middle Eastern (contemporary) songs and the highlight of the evening was a belly dancer. Scandalous? Absolutely not! This form of dance, when done properly, is an art form. It has been part of that culture for thousands of years. At a certain point, I began to reflect on the Wedding Feast at Cana. The food on the table, like the dance, would have been served to those guests and the entertainment would have included such a dancer.
TOPICS: Catholic; History; Prayer; Worship
KEYWORDS: aramaic; avemaria; catholic; hailmary; lordsprayer; ourfather; paternoster; syriac; syriacaramaic; thelordsprayer
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posted on
11/21/2009 7:13:28 AM PST
by
NYer
To: netmilsmom; thefrankbaum; markomalley; Tax-chick; GregB; saradippity; Berlin_Freeper; Litany; ...
As beautiful as the traditions in the West have evolved, sometimes it is important to reflect on our Eastern heritage as disciples of our Lord. This is the prayer He gave us, in His language. I hope you enjoy the beauty of these prayers. May our Lord and His Blessed Mother bless you and your families as you continue your earthly journey towards eternal happiness in His kingdom.
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posted on
11/21/2009 7:15:27 AM PST
by
NYer
("One Who Prays Is Not Afraid; One Who Prays Is Never Alone" - Benedict XVI)
To: NYer
This is FANTASTIC! Thanks....
I might even use this for a family celebration. ;-)
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posted on
11/21/2009 7:20:24 AM PST
by
SumProVita
(Cogito, ergo...Sum Pro Vita. (Modified Decartes))
To: NYer
Thank you for posting :) Just beautiful.
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posted on
11/21/2009 7:21:00 AM PST
by
AirForceMom
(Locked and loaded, and sharpening wooden stakes.)
To: NYer
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posted on
11/21/2009 7:25:57 AM PST
by
RushIsMyTeddyBear
(I don't have a 'Cousin Pookie'.)
To: NYer
Hearing this was just so ... inspiring and uplifting.
Thank you.
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posted on
11/21/2009 7:31:06 AM PST
by
pyx
(Rule#1.The LEFT lies.Rule#2.See Rule#1. IF THE LEFT CONTROLS THE LANGUAGE, IT CONTROLS THE ARGUMENT.)
To: NYer
To: NYer
Thank you. Our beloved Lady, our priceless heritage!
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posted on
11/21/2009 8:13:59 AM PST
by
Mrs. Don-o
("Beauty demands as much courage and decision as do truth and goodness." Hans Urs von Balthasar)
To: NYer
Thank you so much for posting this. I forwarded the link to several friends.
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posted on
11/21/2009 8:24:35 AM PST
by
SamiGirl
To: NYer
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posted on
11/21/2009 8:39:42 AM PST
by
GonzoII
("That they may be one...Father")
To: NYer
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posted on
11/21/2009 9:29:37 AM PST
by
manic4organic
(Obama shot hoops, America lost troops.)
To: NYer
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posted on
11/21/2009 9:55:47 AM PST
by
rose
To: NYer
Very Lovely.
Great to explore the other songs too.
To: pyx
I am a Roman Catholic practicing my faith in a Maronite (Eastern) Catholic Church, whose heritage is the Western Syriac Church. The words of Consecration are chanted by the priest in this ancient language of Christ. To hear them is like being at the Last Supper. There are times when it has so moved me, transporting me through time and space back to the upper room. The experience is indescribable.
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posted on
11/21/2009 3:39:47 PM PST
by
NYer
("One Who Prays Is Not Afraid; One Who Prays Is Never Alone" - Benedict XVI)
To: NYer
Very beautiful and mystical. Thank-you.
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posted on
11/23/2009 5:14:37 PM PST
by
Biggirl
(Throw The Turkeys Out In 2010!=^..^==^..^==^..^==^..^==^..^=)
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