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Pope Saint Paul VI (3 April 1969): “Although the text of the Roman Gradual—at least that which concerns the singing—has not been changed, the Entrance antiphons and Communions antiphons have been revised for Masses without singing.”

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Archives for July 2013

Veronica Brandt · July 6, 2013

At home it doesn’t have to be perfect

Singing from the Liturgy of the Hours at home is beautiful treasure to share with your family.

Richard J. Clark · July 5, 2013

Ascent to Freedom

True freedom does not rise from the capacity to fulfill all desires. Freedom is captivity, followed by battle, followed by faith, followed by wisdom and compassion as seen through the eyes of love. Of this struggle, true liberation is born.

Dr. Peter Kwasniewski · July 4, 2013

Blessed are the Peacemakers

Peace among men cannot come from hearts that are not at peace. Peace of soul is something only God can give us, and without it, we are lost.

Fr. David Friel · July 4, 2013

American License

For Freedom Christ Set Us Free

Richard J. Clark · July 3, 2013

Fortnight for Freedom — Cardinal O’Malley’s Homily

In President Kennedy’s inaugural address, he said,“…the rights of man come not from the generosity of the state but from the hand of God.”

Andrew R. Motyka · July 3, 2013

Coming Full Circle in the Circle City

Indianapolis and the 2014 CMAA Colloquium.

Corpus Christi Watershed · July 2, 2013

Congratulations, Fr. Hubert Coeurderoy!

The 2nd Edition of the Campion Missal will soon be available, but here’s something far more important!

Jeff Ostrowski · July 2, 2013

Anthrax . . . and the Mass Propers, of course!

It would seem that Corey Zelinski’s “anthrax” predates Professor László Dobszay’s.

Cynthia Ostrowski · July 2, 2013

Catholic Line Art, Black and White • Installment #23

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”

St. Edmund Campion Missal and Hymnal · July 1, 2013

What’s New In The Second Edition?

The St. Edmund Campion Missal & Hymnal is a pew book (992 pages long) for the Traditional Latin Mass.

St. Edmund Campion Missal and Hymnal · July 1, 2013

Promotional Video for the Campion Missal

The St. Edmund Campion Missal & Hymnal is a pew book (992 pages long) for the Traditional Latin Mass.

St. Edmund Campion Missal and Hymnal · July 1, 2013

Preface to the Campion Missal & Hymnal

The St. Edmund Campion Missal & Hymnal is a pew book (992 pages long) for the Traditional Latin Mass.

St. Edmund Campion Missal and Hymnal · July 1, 2013

Foreword by Fr. John Berg, FSSP

The St. Edmund Campion Missal & Hymnal is a pew book (992 pages long) for the Traditional Latin Mass.

St. Edmund Campion Missal and Hymnal · July 1, 2013

Instructional Videos: How to use the Campion Missal

Please take a few minutes to watch these videos before using the Campion Missal and Hymnal.

St. Edmund Campion Missal and Hymnal · July 1, 2013

ESSAY • Criteria for Hymn Selection

The St. Edmund Campion Missal & Hymnal is a pew book (992 pages long) for the Traditional Latin Mass.

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President’s Corner

    “Music List” • 19th in Ordinary Time (Year C)
    Some have expressed interest in perusing the ORDER OF MUSIC I prepared for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (10 August 2025). If such a thing interests you, feel free to download it as a PDF file. As always, the Responsorial Psalm, Gospel Acclamation, and Mass Propers for this Sunday are conveniently stored at the feasts website.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    This Sunday’s Communion Antiphon
    This coming Sunday—10 August 2025—is the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C). The COMMUNION ANTIPHON is really gorgeous, and two of its features are worth mentioning. First of all, the Gospel reading assigned is from Saint Luke, whereas the the antiphon—although it matches the account—comes from Saint Matthew. (If anyone can point to a similar example, please notify me.) Furthermore, if you look at the authentic Gregorian Chant version posted on the feasts website, you’ll notice that it’s MODE III but ends on the ‘wrong’ note. A comparable instance of such a ‘transposed’ chant would be KYRIE IV.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    Using “Ye” Vs. “You” Correctly
    Using “Ye” vs. “You” is rather tricky, because it depends upon which era one is trying to recreate—if that makes any sense. In other words, the rules haven’t always been the same for these two. Nevertheless, Father Philip George Caraman (the legendary Jesuit scholar) gives us a masterclass using Saint Luke’s Gospel. Father Caraman was close friends with Monsignor Ronald Knox, Evelyn Waugh, and Sir Alec Guinness.
    —Jeff Ostrowski

Quick Thoughts

    Pope Pius XII Hymnal?
    Have you ever heard of the Pope Pius XII Hymnal? It’s a real book, published in the United States in 1959. Here’s a sample page so you can verify with your own eyes it existed.
    —Corpus Christi Watershed
    “Hybrid” Chant Notation?
    Over the years, many have tried to ‘simplify’ plainsong notation. The O’Fallon Propers attempted to simplify the notation—but ended up making matters worse. Dr. Karl Weinmann tried to do the same in the time of Pope Saint Pius X by replacing each porrectus. You can examine a specimen from his edition and see whether you agree he complicated matters. In particular, look at what he did with éxsules fílii Hévae.
    —Corpus Christi Watershed
    Antiphons Don’t Match?
    A reader wants to know why the Entrance and Communion antiphons in certain publications deviate from what’s prescribed by the GRADUALE ROMANUM published after Vatican II. Click here to read our answer. The short answer is: the Adalbert Propers were never intended to be sung. They were intended for private Masses only (or Masses without music). The “Graduale Parvum,” published by the John Henry Newman Institute of Liturgical Music in 2023, mostly uses the Adalbert Propers—but sometimes uses the GRADUALE text: e.g. Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul (29 June).
    —Corpus Christi Watershed

Random Quote

By far, the event that caused the biggest increase in requests for indults from the morning Mass requirement was the Second World War. The unusual requirements of providing Mass during wartime led to some unique legislation accommodating the time of Mass. Already in 1940, Pope Pius XII issued a motu proprio addressing the situation of holding Mass in countries where a “Black-out” had been ordered.

— Father Shawn P. Tunink

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