Why Did Vatican II Happen?
These might not constitute the most perfect way to assist at Mass, but they’re very nice (German) hymn tunes!
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Archives for September 2016
Twenty Minutes That Changed My Life Forever
I might be able to memorize that Chopin etude, but there’s no way I could memorize that 5-voice Bach fugue today.
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Where do you obtain your Psalms?
Download these Breviary files and keep them as our little secret!
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Turning Off the Air Conditioning
Taking Advantage of the Natural Beauty that Surrounds Us
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Propers for the Jesuit Martyrs of North America
“I shall remain here while there is a soul to save. My life is of no account if I can help you.” —Fr. Antoine Daniel
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Dunwoodie Sponsors New Sacred Music Conference
“Gregorian Chant in Pastoral Ministry and Religious Education” — March 10 & 11, 2017
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The Choir Isn’t Everything
The priest’s musical role is enormously influential. This can not be emphasized enough.
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“For Immediate Release” • Re: Society for Catholic Liturgy Conference in Los Angeles
Archbishop Gomez will still speak, but the venue for Saturday has changed.
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SATB • “Come Holy Ghost, Who Ever One” — John Henry Cardinal Newman
This tune will get stuck in your head, and the words by Cardinal Newman are splendid.
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Problems Encountered Teaching Rhythms
Well, today I decided to buck the system (in spite of my general LOVE of tradition) and simply referred to the various notes by their Takadimi syllables.
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Catastrophic Results of USCCB “Interpretation”
“Peace, peace, peace on earth; peace to God’s people, all people on earth.”
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Musical Resources • 19th Sunday after Pentecost
“Let Thy healing power, O Lord, in mercy deliver us from our waywardness…”
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Improving the Liturgy
Reflections on the Status of the Liturgical Movement
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Musical Resources • 18th Sunday after Pentecost
“Let the operation of Thy mercy, we beseech Thee O Lord, direct our hearts…”
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The Power of Sacred Music
True Sacred Music brings hope and joy to those suffering.
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