New Resource from the Archdiocese of Boston for First Communion and Confirmation
The most important element of this document is not the list of hymns and chants, but the vital coupling of faith formation and sacred music.
“If we do not love those whom we see, how can we love God, Whom we do not see?” Bishop Fulton J. Sheen
The most important element of this document is not the list of hymns and chants, but the vital coupling of faith formation and sacred music.
Let’s face facts—the English cathedral system of forming church musicians works.
A liturgical workshop took place in Licheń, Poland from 4-11 August 2016.
If you’re confused about what’s happening, search google for “Dormition of Mary.”
“May Thy Sacraments, O Lord, ever purify and fortify us…”
Quiet prayer for church musicians is very difficult to come by. Here are nine things one may find helpful.
Until recently, most Catholic hymnals didn’t have a metrical index!
A compositional miracle by Rev’d Tomás Luis de Victoria (d. 1611).
Sacred Music Helped to Transform Tauron Arena Kraków into a House of Prayer
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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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