Come listen, breathe, sing, and reflect as you draw closer to the intimate presence of God this Lent and Easter. Am I alone? Does anyone hear my cry? The angst of today’s world can be wrestled to a place of peace through the sung prayers of Gregorian Chant. A devotional unlike any other, Christ in Our Midst invites you to experience and participate in the purest form of music that has been sung for over a thousand years. With Scriptures, meditations, reflection questions, and links to recorded audio by the world-renowned Gloriae Dei Cantores Schola , you will discover a way to communicate with God that is fresh, real, and deeply rooted in daily Christian life. The sorrows and praises of your heart are expressed by these ancient melodies which are simultaneously sublime and accessible. “When you visit our heart, then truth shines upon it, the emptiness of the world becomes worthless, and love burns within.”  -from Dulcis Jesu Memoria   In a world that is unstable, fractured and filled with anxiety, this devotional will help you:    • Express your hopes, fears, frustrations, joy, and gratitude to God naturally, through the words of the Psalms  • Quiet your mind as you focus on the sound of the chant  • Establish a vital, nourishing connection with God that remains steady amid all the ups and downs of life   Whether you are firmly rooted in a faith tradition or searching for answers, Christ in our Midst welcomes you to draw from a deep well of stability and peace.  Join the stream of continuous prayer being offered to God by Christians all over the world in a similar and profound way, knowing you’re not alone. Click here to access all the sound files used in Christ in Our Midst. "In this book of Lenten devotions beginning on Ash Wednesday and concluding on the Saturday of Easter week, readers have the unique daily opportunity to listen to and engage in Gregorian chant by scanning a QR code along with meditating on a written devotion pertaining to the featured chant. In introductory comments, the editors note that Gregorian chant is “a vibrant and living form of sung prayer.” They spell out a brief history of chant, note that chant is for everyone, and explain the nature of chant. Readers are also introduced to the cantors, The Gloriae Dei Cantores Schola . Their featured audio chants are taken from their following recordings: Gregorian Requiem: Chants of the Requiem Mass , The Chants of Transfiguration , The Beloved Son , I am With You , and The Chants of Easter . Jesus-followers from the Reformed tradition will find common ground with the Benedictine community of Cape Cod, the Community of Jesus, whose publishing arm, Paraclete Press, reflects that community’s “dedication to sacred music, the fine arts, and the written word.” Christ in Our Midst  is an excellent resource to prepare Christians―and, possibly, people who might have questions about who Jesus is and why he is worshipped―to remember what Jesus suffered to accomplish our salvation and the redemption of the cosmos, and how he rose victorious from death, forever changing history."  ―Sonya VanderVeen Feddema , The Banner “I appreciated how well connected the chants were with the readings. I found that the incorporation of chant quieted my mind to receive and reflect upon scripture. This is a devotional I hope to return to in future Lenten seasons.”  ―Bob Trube, Bob on Books For more than 40 years, Paraclete Press has presented the Christian faith in written work, sacred music, and visual art - from ancient spiritual writings and classics to contemporary works, including devotionals, seasonal studies, poetry, fiction, children's book, and recordings. Partnering with Protestant, Catholic, Evangelical, and Orthodox voices, Paraclete Press is known for publishing books and music of spiritual depth, thoughtfully created and beautifully presented.   Gloriæ Dei Cantores Schola  ​is dedicated to the singing and study of Gregorian chant. Its expertise and experience come from daily chanting of the Liturgy of the Hours as well as the Ordinary and Proper of the Mass at the Church of the Transfiguration in Orleans, Massachusetts. The Schola also conducts chant workshops and performs in concert with Gloriæ Dei Cantores. Years of study with Dr. Mary Berry, CBE, founder of the Schola Gregoriana in Cambridge, England, and the monks of St. Peter’s Abbey in Solesmes, France, also contribute to the Schola’s passion for Gregorian chant as a vibrant and living form of sung prayer. Gloriæ Dei Cantores Schola has been critically acclaimed in both Europe and the United States for its proper regard for rhythmic flexibility and its sensitivity to both musical and textural phrase.Gloriæ Dei Cantores Schola has been critically acclaimed in both Europe and the United States for its proper regard for rhythmic flexibility and its sensitivity to both musical and textural phrase.