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Paraclete Press
Feb. 12, 2026
ORLEANS, Mass., February 12, 2026 /Standard Newswire/ — Paraclete Press announces the release of Christ in Our Midst: Daily Lenten Reflections Through Scripture & Gregorian Chant, a devotional invitation to a world of sight and sound that will bring people into the intimate presence of God this Lent and Easter. Encounter the gravitational pull that has drawn Christians to sing the Psalms and prayers in Gregorian chant since the year 1100. Christ in Our Midst is a rich, immersive experience of listening and reading. QR codes throughout the book connect readers to chants sung by the Gloriæ Dei Cantores Schola. Christ in Our Midst beckons readers to listen, contemplate – and then join right in! Through this collection of chants, Scriptures, readings, and reflections that lead them on the path through Jesus’s suffering to Resurrection Sunday, readers will discover that Gregorian chant is a true anchor for the soul on the often-stormy seas of life.
As readers pray with Gregorian chant, this devotional will help them to:
• Find that Gregorian chant is a rhythm of living, daily prayer available to everyone
• Express their hopes, fears, joy, and gratitude to God through the words of the Bible
• Quiet their minds as they focus on the sound of the chant
• Establish a vital, nourishing conversation with God that remains steady amid the ups and downs of life
• Join the stream of continuous prayer being offered to God by Christians all over the world
• Learn more about the history of Gregorian chant and its significance in the life of the Church
Whether readers are familiar with Gregorian chant or discovering it for the first time, Christ in Our Midst will guide them to draw from a deep well of stability and peace.
To schedule an interview with Dr. Jim Jordan and Sr. Evangeline Ingwersen, members of the editorial team that created Christ in Our Midst, or request a review copy, contact Danielle Bushnell, Publicist – danielleb@paracletepress.com.
About Paraclete Press
For over 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 books, 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.
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CONTACT: Danielle Bushnell, danielleb@paracletepress.com