Why the Church Is Dying in Latin America
“We need to realize that beauty is essential to any true notion of progress and human development.”
Archives for February 2014
RCIA and the Importance of Holy Week Choir Rehearsals
He described a sense awe that overwhelmed him during the liturgy. His conclusion at the time was that he should no longer continue with RCIA. Was this a failure of the RCIA program? No, this was success!
Beethoven’s “Missa Solemnis” and the Five Ways of St. Thomas
An imaginative or imaginary (you decide) correlation between the five movements of the greatest proto-Romantic sacred work and the five greatest proofs for the existence of God.
A Visual Chronical of Parish Life: Day 4
“A Sad Inheritance” by Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida
A Visual Chronicle of Parish Life: Day 3
“The Daughters of Charity” by Henriette Browne
Setting an Example Through Funerals
Funerals can be a good time to demonstrate the possibilities of reverent liturgical music at Mass.
A Visual Chronicle of Parish Life: Day 2
“Choirboys” by Jose Gallegos y Arnosa
Reform Of The Reform: A Perspective
“How much annoyance among our loyal Catholics could have been avoided if evidence had been provided that various elements had been taken from old sacramentaries and were not arbitrary innovations.” —Bishop of Regensburg (1979)
A Visual Chronicle of Parish Life: Day 1
A week of inspiring images to brighten your day.
Day 1: “The Baptism” by Joaquin Sorolla
Is the Kyrie part of the Penitential Rite?
Many priests and liturgists omit the “Kyrie eleison” when the rubrics clearly forbid this.
St. Therese on Beauty
The Divine Artist of souls is pleased when we do not stop at the exterior.
Color by “Neum”ber
A Gregorian chant workbook for kids (there’s one for adults too).
When in Crisis: Ideology and Diplomacy
In cases of constant crisis, diplomacy yields far more fruit than ideology. Demanding the ideal will usually get you nothing but a pink slip.
Seeking Inspiration in the Renaissance
Just as those who are passionate about sacred music find great inspiration in the Renaissance, so today we can look around at a new rebirth of Catholic tradition and find hope for a renewal of Catholic culture.
The Young and the Extremely Young
“Despite being baptized Catholic, attending Catholic schools, and attending Mass regularly, he never knew about the Church’s musical heritage until the last few years.”