Transposed Mode • This Sunday’s Communion
One could also use a Mode VII psalm tone to “solve” the problem … but that just sounds wrong.
“If we do not love those whom we see, how can we love God, Whom we do not see?” Bishop Fulton J. Sheen
One could also use a Mode VII psalm tone to “solve” the problem … but that just sounds wrong.
The accusation by this lady really hurt me; but I’m not sure why…
A commenter had posted, “Their metrical chant is a revelation!” That piqued my curiosity.
Concrete gestures that enter hearts and stir consciences are essential, inspiring in everyone that inner conversion that is the prerequisite for all ecumenical progress. — Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Including a brief survey of tunes for Benediction hymns from a few of the hymnbooks on my bookshelf.
“Very humbly, O Lord, we implore of thy majesty, that the holy mysteries we are celebrating … save us from transgressing in the time to come …”
World Library Publications has published settings of Communion propers for Advent. Listen here to beautiful recordings directed by Paul French.
Students and Alumni of the Sacred Music Program of Franciscan University of Steubenville sang the Pontifical Solemn High Mass celebrated by Cardinal Burke.
“…it is important to avoid musical forms which, because of their profane use, are not conducive to prayer.”
Last Sunday we sang a beautiful composition by Richard Rice.
Today’s installment is a picture of Saint Alphonsus Ligouri.
“Practicing Choral Music: Ten ideas the singer who doesn’t think they can practice on their own” by Doreen Fryling, a lifelong practice avoider.
“Old age steals on with its rich harvest and its peculiar trials, yet the same lips pronounce the same exultant words…”
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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.
Time's up