The Society for Catholic Liturgy
Two Contributions from CCW Bloggers
Archives for October 2014
VIDEO • I Am An Elitist
These elite are people who—by means of tireless effort—try to create good art for the benefit of everyone.
Pope Pius XII’s First Communion Day
“Pope Pius XII was, in his own way, perhaps the boldest innovator among the Popes of the twentieth century.”
Interview From Rome • Cardinal Burke: “What Happens To The First Union?”
Cardinal Burke describes how the Catholic Church can protect both parties involved in a marriage.
Andrew Leung | Sacred Musician
There is a bond forged by those struggling to create beauty and pray the scriptures through sacred melody.
Pope Francis Allows A Flock Of Children To Dance Around Him
Is it appropriate for a pope to let kids dance around him in such a crazy fashion?
Aurelio Porfiri: Excerpt from “Corpus Domini” Oratorio
Are modern church musicians still composing oratorios? Yes!
Death and Rebirth of Monastic Life
The death of the monastic life after the Second Vatican Council was the most devastating blow the Church received, and renewal will come from its rebirth.
VIDEO • Am I A Disease?
“Reduced to the laical state” vs. “dismissal from the clerical state.”
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PDF Download: Extremely Rare Catholic Hymnal From London (1948)
A 355-page collection of English hymns by musicians from Westminster and Solesmes.
The Legacy of Simon Le Moyne & the Jesuit Martyrs in Upstate New York
Le Moyne attained the name Ondessonk (“Leader”) among the natives—a name originally given to St. Isaac Jogues, until his martyrdom.
Pope Francis & Mike Rowe Are in Agreement
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Peace and St Francis
St Francis worked for peace through prayer. If by singing we pray twice, then this collection of music could multiply our efforts today!
Organists: Know Thy Sheep!
To what extent does the pipe organ’s inclusion as a worship component influence
the quality of your worship experience?