“Comfort, Comfort, O My People” is a lovely Advent hymn, based on verses from Isaiah 40. This version is by the Ignatian Schola, a Manhattan-based vocal ensemble composed of Jesuits and lay colleagues. Thanks to Michelle Francl-Donnay for the pointer. (Click here to watch the video on YouTube.)
Best Ignatian Songs: "Comfort, Comfort, O My People"
By Jim Manney
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Jim Manneyhttps://www.jimmanneybooks.com/
Jim Manney is the author of highly praised popular books on Ignatian spirituality, including A Simple, Life-Changing Prayer (about the Daily Examen) and God Finds Us (about the Spiritual Exercises). He is the compiler/editor of An Ignatian Book of Days. His latest book is What Matters Most and Why. He and his wife live in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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Wonderful..I used this video clip with our Antigonish Diocesan Pastoral Centre staff for a mini Advent reflection. Thank You!
What a fabulous song! Is the music available? We have just started a small singing group in our Parish, and this would be a wonderful piece to sing together.
Thank you so much.
Thank you for posting this Advent reminder.
The pictures are worth a thousand words and the melody, beautiful.
“Comfort.Comfort, O My People”…..
peace,Suzanne