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Archives for September 2013

Corpus Christi Watershed · September 30, 2013

Cristóbal de Morales • Agnus Dei “B”

“Missa Mille Regretz” is based on the famous chanson of the same name…

Corpus Christi Watershed · September 30, 2013

Faith Of Our Fathers (Movie)

Everyone should watch this lovely trailer.

Veronica Brandt · September 28, 2013

Holy Michael Archangel

Not one, but two hymns that the omniscient Google didn’t know about, in honour of St Michael the Archangel, with sheet music.

Richard J. Clark · September 27, 2013

Pope Francis Leads Outside of Our Comfort Zone

Pope Francis is not afraid to open dialogue about difficult subjects. That alone marks enormous change. Perhaps, this kind of dialogue makes some of us uncomfortable. But this opens the possibility of growth.

Jeff Ostrowski · September 27, 2013

Which Way Does Your Priest Face For The Prayer After Communion?

The current Missal was put together with haste, and even the Vatican dicastery had to apologize for all the errors and typos contained in those early 1969 and 1970 directives, as Msgr. Schuler has pointed out.

Jeff Ostrowski · September 27, 2013

More On “Mass Facing The People”

The current rubrics tell the priest when to turn around and face the people, which would be superfluous if he were already facing them.

Jeff Ostrowski · September 27, 2013

Subdeacon’s Role In The Ordinary Form Mass

I never realized Subdeacons were allowed to be part of the New Mass, but it makes sense since the minor orders were not suppressed until 15 August 1972.

Corpus Christi Watershed · September 27, 2013

A Must See Video About Catholic Nuns!

A short film about the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia (Nashville, Tennessee).

Dr. Peter Kwasniewski · September 26, 2013

The Grand Debate Over Music and Morals

The controversy caused by my posts on rock music have prompted me to look back over the past four posts and try to see the thread that runs through all of them. It is the truth that Christians are called to pursue excellence in every way—that includes music.

Andrew R. Motyka · September 25, 2013

The Prayers of Children

The repercussions of a childlike faith.

Jeff Ostrowski · September 25, 2013

The Extraordinary Form Is Centered On Christ

Those who oppose abortion point out that very few of the 50 million abortions since Roe v. Wade had to do with “rape and incest,” but this is the weaker argument.

Cynthia Ostrowski · September 24, 2013

Catholic Line Art, Black and White • Installment #35

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”

Jeff Ostrowski · September 23, 2013

The Popes And Bishop René H. Gracida

“I had a special relationship with Pope Paul VI that began with his election to the papacy.” — Bishop René H. Gracida

Jeff Ostrowski · September 23, 2013

Don’t You Hate It?

… when people have to read the reviews to find out if they enjoyed the concert?

Jeff Ostrowski · September 23, 2013

“And I Will Raise You Up” — Voice Of God Songs During Mass

“This is not to say that prayers in strophic form cannot be uttered with a prayerful mentality.” — Professor László Dobszay

Corpus Christi Watershed · September 23, 2013

Raymond Cardinal Leo Burke Interview

“The greatest sign of hope for me is the young people I meet who believe more than my generation and recognize how bankrupt our culture is and want the truth.” — Raymond Cardinal Leo Burke

Jeff Ostrowski · September 23, 2013

No Salvation From Decrees (3 of 3)

Fr. Georg May was a superb Canon lawyer and faithfully heard Confessions every Saturday … even during the tumultuous years following the Second Vatican Council.

St. Edmund Campion Missal and Hymnal · September 22, 2013

Nine Images • The Campion Missal & Hymnal

Here are nine images of the 2nd edition.

Fr. David Friel · September 22, 2013

New Testament Hymns

Mystery as Light

Veronica Brandt · September 21, 2013

The Pope’s interview, context and Latin.

We shouldn’t sing in Latin because it cuts people off. Except O Sanctissima, because everyone knows that one. And maybe Salve Regina. And Tantum Ergo we all know by now. And…

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Alabama Assessment!

We received this evaluation of Symposium 2022 from an Alabama participant:

“Oh, how the Symposium echoed the words of Cardinal Merry Del Val: …choosing only what is most conformed to Thy glory, which is my final aim. In one short and fast paced week, the faculty and attendees showed me the hand of God and our Lady working in our lives. The wide range of education—from Gregorian Chant, jazz modes in organ improvisation, to ‘staying sane’ while leading a choir—were certainly first-class knowledge from the best teachers of the art. However, the most powerful lesson was learning how to pray as a choir. The sacrifice of putting songs together, taking time to learn the sacred text, meditating on the church teaching through the chants, and gaining the virtues required to persevere in these duties were not only qualities of a choir but of a saint. The sanctification of the lives of the attendees was a beautiful outcome of this event … and that in itself is worth more than a beautifully-sung Solesmes style chant!”

—Jeff Ostrowski
PDF Download • Trinity Sunday (22 pages)

Feel free to download this Organ Accompaniment Booklet for Trinity Sunday (Second Vespers). Notice how the modes progress by number. Psalm 1 is mode 1; Psalm 2 is mode 2; Psalm 3 is mode 3; Psalm 4 is mode 4; Psalm 5 is mode 5. I am told by an expert that other feasts (such as Corpus Christi) are likewise organized by mode, and it’s called a “numerical office.”

—Jeff Ostrowski
10 June 2022 • “Official” rhythm of plainsong

I continue to search for the most beautiful way to present the “pure” Editio Vaticana scores. (Technically, the “pure” rhythm of the official edition is what everyone is supposed to use.) You can download my latest attempt, which is the Introit for this coming Sunday: Feast of the Most Holy Trinity. Because this is not an ancient feast, the Introit had to be adapted (perhaps around 750AD). Prior Johner says the adaptation is “not an entirely happy one.”

—Jeff Ostrowski

Random Quote

The claim that the bishop or the priest originally celebrated “versus populum” is a legend, which Otto Nussbaum (d. 1999) originally did a great deal to spread.

— Dr. Helmut Hoping (University of Freiburg)

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