“How Do I Use Gregorio? How Do I Use GABC?”
To prove that anybody can learn to use GABC (Gregorio) in five seconds to create Gregorian chant scores, I created this training video while holding a 6-month-old baby.
Archives for June 2013
Alexander K. Sample, Archbishop of Portland
“The GLORIA of the Mass set to a Polka beat or in the style of rock music is not sacred music.” — Most Reverend Alexander Sample, Archbishop of Portland
Concerning “Finger Flapping”
Sigh . . What to do when you’re the greatest of the great?
The “Heart and Soul” of STTL: The Three Judgments: One Evaluation
If there is any one section of “Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship” to become very familiar with, it is this one, and for rather intriguing reasons.
Heart of Jesus
Love Beyond Words
Sacred Music Conference: Marquette, Michigan
Those from the Diocese of Marquette and neighboring dioceses are highly encouraged to attend!
Splendid! A 2013 Recording By Cistercian Nuns
“I have listened to the CD with great enjoyment. When listening to the Cistercian Nuns of Saint Mary’s Abbey, one realizes that they do not just sing at prayer or sing their prayers: their very singing is prayer, according to the axiom, Those who sing well, pray twice.” — Quote from a listener.
Can We Ever “Understand” the Mass?
Those who take away the density of ritual and the solemn beauty of the ineffable will not gain more worshipers; they will merely give them more reasons to go away and find something more interesting to do.
An FYI on EP in the OF – Part 2
This week, we will take a look at the reading and Responsory.
Fantastic News For The New Translation!
The crucial question was not asked: “Is the New Translation more accurate than the previous one?”
06 • Lalemant Conversations: Dr. Scott Smith
Dr. Scott Smith speaks about the Mass Propers in a “live” phone interview.
What Is Currently Happening? Let’s Be Honest.
Why do 99% of Catholic Churches replace 100% of the Mass Propers 99% of the time?
Catholic Line Art, Black and White • Installment #19
I will be releasing hundreds of these B/W religious line art drawings for free and instant download. These beautiful Catholic “woodcuts” were done with magnificent skill. “Download Free Traditional Catholic Clipart”
Free Musical Scores For Catholic Weddings
Nuptial Mass Responsorial Psalms, Gospel Acclamations, Introits, Offertories, simple organ interludes, training videos, PDF scores, and more . . . all for free!
Corpus Christi
Not the Watershed, but True Worship
A Most Magnificent Monogram
Can you find all the letters in this ancient symbol? Every Catholic knows how the Preface begins: “It is truly right and just, our duty and salvation, always and everywhere to give you thanks . . .”
As easy as (G)ABC
Including newly typeset Gregorian chant in your booklets has never been easier.