Pastoral Plan (Part 1 of 2)
The Pastoral Plan of the Archdiocese of Atlanta was released recently. How can we implement the plan to a parish music program?
“If we do not love those whom we see, how can we love God, Whom we do not see?” Bishop Fulton J. Sheen
The Pastoral Plan of the Archdiocese of Atlanta was released recently. How can we implement the plan to a parish music program?
“Was it not jealousy for the honor of thy house that consumed me? Was it not uttered against thee, the reproach I bore?”
Footage taken by John Ehrlichman a 1970s “home video reel.”
“The origins of some are not known due to the long and nearly untraceable popular usage they have enjoyed.” —Gregorian Institute
Perhaps if we invested in better music in our parishes the Good New would be spread more effectively.
“These samples from Connelly make less sense in English than the Latin originals would to a North Korean.” —Msgr. Francis P. Schmitt
Encouraging solemnity in a public space in Australia is no mean feat, but there are well known traditions which give the framework which elevates the simple, heartfelt speeches into a moving tribute to our fallen service men and women.
I’ve always believed it’s a mistake to have all-women alto sections and all-men tenor sections.
Would that our church and school budgets reflect this profound importance, our praise of God would be greater, our churches fuller, and our relationship with the Lord and each other deeper.
The recording of the Introit “Jubilate Deo” was created by Jeff Ostrowski—hope it helps!
Here’s your chance to meet Fr. John Berg, FSSP Superior General, who’s coming all the way from Switzerland.
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We’re under tremendous pressure to transfer our website to a “subscription model.”
We don’t want to do this. We believe our website should remain free to all. It’s annoying to have to search for login credentials (e.g. if you’re away from your desk).
Our president has written the following letter:
* Thirteen Men & Coins (Holy Thursday Appeal)
Traditionally on Holy Thursday, the priest washed the feet of thirteen men. Theologians held various opinions regarding whom the “13th man” represented. Before the liturgical changes of Pope Pius XII (which changed the number from thirteen to twelve), the priest washed each man’s feet, kissed his foot, and gave him a coin.
This “coin” business seems providential—inasmuch as our appeal begins on Holy Thursday this year.
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