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!
“If we do not love those whom we see, how can we love God, Whom we do not see?” Bishop Fulton J. Sheen
These might not constitute the most perfect way to assist at Mass, but they’re very nice (German) hymn tunes!
I might be able to memorize that Chopin etude, but there’s no way I could memorize that 5-voice Bach fugue today.
“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
“Gregorian Chant in Pastoral Ministry and Religious Education” — March 10 & 11, 2017
The priest’s musical role is enormously influential. This can not be emphasized enough.
Archbishop Gomez will still speak, but the venue for Saturday has changed.
This tune will get stuck in your head, and the words by Cardinal Newman are splendid.
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.
“Peace, peace, peace on earth; peace to God’s people, all people on earth.”
“Let Thy healing power, O Lord, in mercy deliver us from our waywardness…”
“Let the operation of Thy mercy, we beseech Thee O Lord, direct our hearts…”
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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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