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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 September 2013

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…

Fr. David Friel · September 21, 2013

Fringe Fest

The Call of Matthew

Richard J. Clark · September 20, 2013

Inviolable Refuge

At one time or another, all artists are tested in the same way that faith is tested. In this test—the infliction we will endure at one time or another—our faith is made stronger.

Corpus Christi Watershed · September 20, 2013

A Beautiful Quote By Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen

Here at Watershed, Bishop Sheen is one of our favorites.

Dr. Peter Kwasniewski · September 19, 2013

The Sexual Rhythm of Rock Music (2 of 2)

After causing general apoplexy with last week’s post, I will endeavor today to add some nuances and respond to objections.

Jeff Ostrowski · September 19, 2013

“Adoremus In Æternum” … Heretical?

“Will you still love your girlfriend after she becomes your wife?”

Andrew R. Motyka · September 18, 2013

Sacramental Grace and Intentional Discipleship

How disposition affects our receptivity of grace.

Cynthia Ostrowski · September 17, 2013

Catholic Line Art, Black and White • Installment #34

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 16, 2013

No Salvation From Decrees (2 of 3)

If a choir sings the “Kyrie Eleison” in Greek, is it still considered a “Latin Mass?” Archbishop Bugnini disagrees.

Jeff Ostrowski · September 15, 2013

Jeb Bush And The Sacred Liturgy

“It might surprise a stranger that, after we have solemnly told the people to go away, they stay and the service continues.” — Adrian Fortescue

Fr. David Friel · September 15, 2013

Serious about Sacred Music

The Playfulness of God

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    New Bulletin Article • “21 September 2025”
    My pastor requested that I write short articles each week for our parish bulletin. Those responsible for preparing similar write-ups may find a bit of inspiration in these brief columns. The latest article (dated 21 September 2025) discusses some theological items—supported by certain verses in ancient Catholic hymns—and ends by explaining why certain folks become delirious with jealousy when they observe feats by Monsignor Ronald Knox.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    Cheap! Cheap! Cheap!
    It’s always amusing to see old diocesan newspapers—in huge capital letters—advertising the Cheapest Catholic Paper in the United States. The correspondent who sent this to me added: “I can think of certain composers, published by large companies in our own day, who could truthfully brag about the most tawdry compositions in the world!” I wonder what she could have meant by such a cryptic comment…
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    PDF Download • Dom Murray Harmonies
    Along with so many others, I have deep respect for Dom Gregory Gregory Murray, who produced this clever harmonization (PDF) of “O SANCTISSIMA.” It’s always amazed me that Dom Gregory—a truly inspired composer—was so confused when it came to GREGORIAN CHANT. Throughout his life, he published contradictory statements, veering back-and-forth like a weather vane. Toward the end of his life, he declared: “I see clearly that the need for reform in liturgical music arose, not in the 18th and 19th centuries, but a thousand years earlier—in the 8th and 9th centuries, or even before that. The abuses began, not with Mozart and Haydn, but with those over-enthusiastic medieval musicians who developed the elaborate and flamboyant Gregorian Chant.”
    —Jeff Ostrowski

Quick Thoughts

    Karl Keating • “Canonization Questions”
    We were sent an internet statement (screenshot) that’s garnered significant attention, in which KARL KEATING (founder of Catholic Answers) speaks about whether canonizations are infallible. Mr. Keating seems unaware that canonizations are—in the final analysis—a theological opinion. They are not infallible, as explained in this 2014 article by a priest (with a doctorate in theology) who worked for multiple popes. Mr. Keating says: “I’m unaware of such claims arising from any quarter until several recent popes disliked by these Traditionalists were canonized, including John XXIII, Paul VI, and John Paul II. Usually Paul VI receives the most opprobrium.” Mr. Keating is incorrect; e.g. Father John Vianney, several centuries ago, taught clearly that canonizations are not infallible. Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen would be another example, although clearly much more recent than Saint John Vianney.
    —Corpus Christi Watershed
    Vatican II Changed Wedding Propers?
    It’s often claimed that the wedding propers were changed after Vatican II. As a matter of fact, that is a false claim. The EDITIO VATICANA propers (Introit: Deus Israel) remained the same after Vatican II. However, a new set of propers (Introit: Ecce Deus) was provided for optional use. The same holds true for the feast of Pope Saint Gregory the Great on 3 September: the 1943 propers (Introit: Si díligis me) were provided for optional use, but the traditional PROPRIA MISSAE (Introit: Sacerdótes Dei) were retained; they weren’t gotten rid of. The Ordo Cantus Missae (1970) makes this crystal clear, as does the Missal itself. There was an effort made in the post-conciliar years to eliminate so-called “Neo-Gregorian” chants, but (contrary to popular belief) most were retained: cf. the feast of Christ the King, the feast of the Immaculate Conception, and so forth.
    —Corpus Christi Watershed
    Solemn “Salve Regina” (Chant)
    How many “S” words can you think of using alliteration? How about Schwann Solemn Salve Score? You can download the SOLEMN SALVE REGINA in Gregorian Chant. The notation follows the official rhythm (EDITIO VATICANA). Canon Jules Van Nuffel, choirmaster of the Cathedral of Saint Rumbold, composed this accompaniment for it (although some feel it isn’t his best work).
    —Corpus Christi Watershed

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“In my opinion, there should be reached the aim that all priests could continue to use the old Missal.”

— ‘Cardinal Ratzinger, Letter to Wolfgang Waldstein (14 December 1976)’

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