You see it and feel it: Corruption in the Church. The staggering loss of faith in the Real Presence. Doctrinal confusion, cultural degeneracy and the list goes on. The world is getting louder, and the "noise" is designed to leave you anxious, angry, and even questioning your Faith.

As Bishop Thomas Olmsted said in his apostolic exhortation Into the Breach:

"One of the key reasons that the Church is faltering... is that Christian men have not stepped into the breach. ...The New Evangelization is not a ‘nice-to-have’ option. It is a mission of spiritual warfare... do not hesitate to engage in the battle that is raging around you."

But how do we fight a battle that is preternatural?

Exorcists like Fr. Chad Ripperger and Fr Dan Rehill explain that Gregorian Chant is a powerful spiritual weapon. Unlike modern music that stirs the emotions, Chant bypasses the world's distractions and appeals directly to the Will and has an inherent ordering effect on the human soul.

Why the Enemy fears Chant

These exorcists note that demons cannot stand Gregorian Chant because of its tendency to create peace, its objective beauty which reflects the beauty of God, and because most of the texts are from Sacred Scripture, the Word of God. St Athanasius once noted that "By [chanting] a man will overthrow the devil and put the demons to flight."

But sometimes the chants don't have any affect. WHY?

Fr Ripperger's assistant, Dr. Dan Schneider, explains that for Chant to be efficacious, it also requires purity of heart. Most recordings are performed merely as "beautiful music" and not as prayer, or the singers are puffed up with pride, and often they are sung by nonbelievers.

This is why we have formed CAROLINGIA.

Carolingia, is the professional ensemble of the Gregorian Chant Academy. Under the direction of former Benedictine postulant Christopher Jasper, this schola of devout Catholics is doing more than "making an album"—we are forging a spiritual sword for your home.

Real Prayer: We rehearse and record every session with Holy Water, prayer and the Litany of Humility.

The Gold Standard: Rooted in rigorous academic study and prayerful, artistic performance, we provide an authentic reference for the Church.

The Arsenal: This album includes the the Prayer to St. Michael, Te Deum, the Dies Irae, and many other chants specifically noted for their efficacy against the demonic.

Strike Back Against the Chaos

When the world feels like it's failing, your home must become a fortress and you, a solider. You need beauty, prayer and the intercession of Divine assistance. As my friend, actor and director David Henrie reflects in the EWTN+ series Seeking Beauty:

"I’m reminded of a moment in the Confessions of St Augustine when he walked past a church in Milan and heard singing from within. That simple sound pierced the chaos of his life and gave him a new rhythm. One that began to reorient his heart. I think that’s something we all need today. In the middle of our noisy, fast-paced lives, sacred music and beauty offer us a different rhythm. One that slows us down and draws us in and speaks to something deeper within us."

To give these chants, your family and your home the quality they deserve, we plan on using professional studio production, and real acoustics from real churches in Europe, so that when you press play, the atmosphere of your home changes into one of peace and prayer. Demons flee. Your mind and soul will feel at ease and be drawn ever closer to Christ.

The anvil is hot. Recording begins March 26. Step into the breech and choose your rank below.