"Music is the one thing from which we cannot hide our souls" —Joan D. Chittister, OSB

The following links connect you to audio selections sung by the Benedictine Sisters of Erie. The composer is Mary David Callahan, OSB; director and guitarist, Marilyn Schauble, OSB; keyboardist, Charlotte Zalot, OSB.


Canticle of Zachary (Benedictus) is sung each morning at Morning Praise. The Benedictus was the song of thanksgiving prayed by Zachary on the occasion of the birth of his son, St. John the Baptist. It is taken from Luke 1:68-79.

Canticle of Mary (Magnificat) is sung each evening at Evening Praise. It is Mary's song of praise when she meets her cousin, Elizabeth. It is taken from Luke 1:46-55.

Canticle: Daniel

You Know Me

You Changed My Mourning Into Dancing

Women of God

Canticle of Zachary (Benedictus) is sung each morning at Morning Praise. The Benedictus was the song of thanksgiving prayed by Zachary on the occasion of the birth of his son, St. John the Baptist. It is taken from Luke 1:68-79.

Canticle of Mary (Magnificat) is sung each evening at Evening Praise. It is Mary's song of praise when she meets her cousin, Elizabeth. It is taken from Luke 1:46-55.

Canticle: Daniel

You Know Me

You Changed My Mourning Into Dancing

Women of God

These and other selections are available on the CD, Te Deum: Chants of Praise. ©1999 Benetvision