Three Years Later
Blessings of the New Translation of the Roman Missal, Third Typical Edition
Archives for November 2014
Tutorial For Priests: Singing The Prayers After The “Asperges Me”
Priests often unknowingly drift into another tone, which is not allowed.
A self-fulfilling prophecy and why we don’t sing the Creed
But how many times have we heard: “We shouldn’t use that that because nobody can sing it.” This is a self-fulfilling prophecy, is it not?
Advent Meditation
As we turn the corner to Advent, we might draw some inspiration from Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
Musical Resources • 1st Sunday of Advent
Including scores, audio files, and organ accompaniments.
VIDEO • “Why Choralife Is Special”
“Because you don’t need to wait weeks and weeks to receive your orders…”
Weakest Argument Ever Made Against “Ad Orientem”
Some weren’t happy with Bill Murray’s opinions on the Latin Mass, and a certain editor—in his zeal to refute—made an egregious error.
Looking East for Advent
Bishop Conley proposes celebration “ad orientem” for the season of Advent.
What Will ICEL Do Next?
Msgr. Andrew Wadsworth gives details on what ICEL is doing now that the Roman Missal project has been completed.
For the Carol Enthusiasts
Looking at books of Christmas carols, some out of print, some available right now.
Catholic Line Art, Black and White • Installment #60
Today’s installment is a rare image of the “Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary” — but it’s not the “Presentation” you might guess…
The Traditional Way Of Having “Asperges Me”
Including a special PDF download of the “Asperges Me” you’ll want to obtain immediately!
New Video In Honor Of Saint Cecilia
“…a church which preserves the memories of my own profession: The Church of St. Cecilia.”
“Ordo Missae” • In Latin & English (1957)
Including the rubrics for Sung Masses and a special English translation.
Why Are the Readings Not Sung at Mass?
The ancient and beautiful practice of chanting readings at Mass has largely disappeared in the Ordinary Form. What happened?