Sicut Cervus by Palestrina. Sisters of St. Thomas Aquinas

Sicut Cervus composed by Palestrina, sung by Sisters of St. Thomas Aquinas.

Psalm 42:1
Sicut cervus desiderat ad fontes aquarum,
ita desiderat anima mea ad te, Deus.

As the hart panteth after the water brooks,
so panteth my soul after thee, O God

[micebones]

I was raised Protestant and used to say "we have all the good songs". But we didn't have Palestrina. This is the music of Heaven.

[carmenanico]

This Catholic music never fades or gets old

[frankmason]

The Catholics were number one in music, art, literature and overall worship in the days of old. These beautiful sisters are proof.
Let’s bring it back!

[fedesanmillangomez]

Glorious. True catholic music. God bless you ✝️

[Thesuperman]

Breaks my heart to see less and less sisters

[michaelvincent]

Simply angelic! Thank you, Sisters! Beautifully sung! Whenever I hear this piece, fond memories flood my soul. I first heard this piece as a teenager at my Confirmation. I thought the angels were singing! I think the words set to music by Palestrina convey so well the yearning we have for God. That same sentiment expressed by St. Augustine in his Confessions: “Thou hast made us for Thyself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in Thee.”

[EricAlHarb]

Very beautiful, brings tears to my eyes. I am Orthodox and hearing this it aches deep in my soul that we are in schism.

[faithful]

Huge respect and admiration for women choosing to dedicate their lives to God in this way, in this modern age which has such strong temptations.

[pendragonshall]

Honestly. That's what you want to hear when you wake up and you're in Heaven.. I am not Catholic but a devout Christian and. This is beautiful

[wildfireintexas]

If the whole world could pray like this everyday…what a difference it would make.

[thanhtaodo]

Fervent sunging lifted my soul to the Lord, Thank, s sisters

[desmondrodrigo]

Long live the Catholic church. From Sri Lanka

[yousseflaaguid]

As a muslim, I do respect your songs, wisdom is shared smong all three religions, they have many commons.
May God bless everyone and guide everyone to the right way in life and the ather life.

[noragilotti]

I sang this in church choir many years ago. It is one of the most sublimely exquisite, holy pieces of music ever written--divinely inspired. This is a glimpse of paradise.

[maureentuohy]

Those habits are amazing! So lovely. The music is from another realm. So sumptuous’

[jonathanfuentes]

I could cry listening to this. Praise Jesus 🙏✝️

[rachaelmee]

So restful.... peaceful.... Helping me through my hard times, ...Bless you...and blessings to all...may our tomorrow be sunny and peaceful.... love you all Rxx

[romyvenes]

So heavenly! I can listen to this the whole day.

[gedat]

As the deer pants for the running waters, so my soul longs after you, O God. Athirst is my soul for God, the living God. (Psalm 42: 2-3)

[Sain-mu]

I have never heard anything so beautiful and soulful as the singing of the Sisters of St. Thomas Aquinas. Thank God for these living angels ❤❤❤