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The Call of Matthew
Archives for September 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.
A Beautiful Quote By Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
Here at Watershed, Bishop Sheen is one of our favorites.
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.
“Adoremus In Æternum” … Heretical?
“Will you still love your girlfriend after she becomes your wife?”
Sacramental Grace and Intentional Discipleship
How disposition affects our receptivity of grace.
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”
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.
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
Serious about Sacred Music
The Playfulness of God
Singing the Divine Office before and after Mass
Singing Terce before and Sext after Sunday Mass and Compline after weeknight Masses. A new book with everything you need according to the Monastic Office with English translations.
It’s No Fluke
One day after mass, a woman told me how wonderful it is to sing the scriptures while receiving communion. I doubt she knows at all what the propers of the mass are. She demonstrated that it is far easier to connect the music of the propers to the mass itself than potentially a hymn or song.
The Sexual Rhythm of Rock Music (1 of 2)
The fundamental problem with rock music can be summed up quite simply: its rhythm is unnatural and morally tainted, and its inventors wanted it that way. We would do well to stay far from it.
Fr. Godfrey Diekmann “Foaming At The Mouth”
As he lay dying, St. John Vianney’s confessor whispered, “Hide my whip, hair shirt, and other instruments of penance. If people find them, they’ll think I’m in Heaven, and won’t pray for me.”
If the Shoe Fits
In which I hopefully make a point without alienating every Traditionalist in the world.
In Paradisum | Pray for Peace
On this day, let us pray for peace and for those who died before us.
Sacred Music and The New Evangelization
If the Church were to reclaim the proper role and function of its very own music, it would go a long to way to repossessing the deeply influential significance of the liturgy in our everyday lives. In turn, this would powerfully foster evangelization.
Graduale Simplex, Archbishop Bugnini, And More
I’m reminded of my years as a high school teacher. There were always 5-6 parents who had too much time on their hands, and they pestered the administration for changes.
Catholic Line Art, Black and White • Installment #33
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”
New Gregorian Chant Project Needs Your Support!
Chant is beautiful, stunning, transcendent. Yet do we really know how it sounded centuries ago? Can we, by carefully listening, appreciate the differences between the modes?