If you're interested in Medieval or Christian Latin, you might enjoy the post below from the blog Spes in Domino. It briefly discusses both the history of the prayer/hymn Ave Regina Caelorum, and also some specific Latin language aspects. https://spesindomino.org/hail-queen-ave-regina-caelorum/
Ancient Rome lives on in The Church
The Church "baptized" the best parts of ancient Rome and incorporated them into a new Christian Europe. The vast treasury of pagan Roman literature that we possess today, for example, would have been lost without the labor of Christian monks in their scriptoria.
The Weightiest of Reasons: The Pope and Latin in the Liturgy
Contrary to the common misconception, however, the council did not retire the Latin language. Furthermore, as the quote above demonstrates, John XXIII would have strenuously opposed any attempts to do so. In any case, the council and the pope were in agreement.
Holy Ground: Latin in the Liturgy
Standing on Holy Ground Holy Ground: we're all probably familiar with the Biblical account of Moses's first face-to-face encounter with God on Mt. Sinai. He sees a bush on fire, except the fire doesn't seem to consume it. The strange sight draws him closer, and as he approaches he hears the voice of God: God said, … Continue reading Holy Ground: Latin in the Liturgy
The Human Touch: Latin in the Liturgy
Christian believers hope to participate in that communion in a more profound way in the next world. In this physical world, however, we rely on our corporeal senses. Latin has endured in the Church for such a long time because it gives us that human touch.
Words are a Window: Symbol and Mystery in the Creed
Words are our windows to the mind of our predecessors, and what we find there might surprise us. And, quite possibly, enlighten us.
Eternity is Now: “Of the Father’s Love Begotten”
Every time we sing it or listen to "Of the Father's Love Begotten," we stand with the previous sixty-odd generations of forebears who sang the same song. Eternity is now.
Gettysburg, Bishops, Androids, and Latin?
The Connection Gettysburg, Bishops, and Androids. What, you may wonder, is the connection? And what do they have to do with Latin? Well, as we'll see, Latin is the connection. Allow me to explain. https://vimeo.com/952952871?share=copy Gettysburg, Bishops, Androids, and Latin? What's the connection? Well, let me tell you . . . Let's start with Gettysburg. I'm … Continue reading Gettysburg, Bishops, Androids, and Latin?
Latin Pronunciation: Why I Like the Ecclesiastical Mode
Latin Pronunciation: Two Methods Latin pronunciation can be tricky. For instance, how do we pronounce veni, vidi, vici? Is it “vaynee, veedee, veechee” or “waynee, weedee, weekee”? Well, now, that depends. The problem is, while the Latin language itself hasn’t changed much over the past two thousand years, we’ve pronounced it any number of ways. … Continue reading Latin Pronunciation: Why I Like the Ecclesiastical Mode