“Benedictus” • Palestrina Uses The “Dragnet” Theme!
Our Church is notoriously horrible at keeping up with cultural fads—because they’re so ephemeral.
Archives for November 2016
Unbelievable Track Recorded By One Voice!
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Pete Avendaño at the Sacred Music Symposium, held each year in Los Angeles.
Today Only! 40% off musical scores
Why not pick up a copy of Kevin Allen’s “Matri Divinae” collection?
Musical Resources • 1st Sunday of Advent 1
“May we receive Thy mercy, O Lord, in the midst of Thy temple…”
Update on Sacra Liturgia Milano 2017
Preliminary Speaker List and Background Information
Meatless Fridays • Were We Taught Correctly?
“Ever wonder why McDonald’s decided in 1962 to put a piece of fish into a hamburger bun?” —Bishop Earl Boyea
Thanksgiving
Pope Francis has said: “Friar Junípero was one of the founding fathers of the United States.”
Free Download • Simple Choral Midnight Mass Introit
A simple setting of “Dominus Dixit ad Me” by Fr. Áureo Castro.
Cardinal Sarah Visits The Monastery of Solesmes
If you read French, you’ll understand these homilies.
PDF Download • “Ordo Missæ” As We Use It
Do you provide something similar for your choirs?
Pastors & Church Musicians: Are We Really Working Together?
Msgr. Marini recently spoke to a group of Italian musicians as part of a choral festival.
Resplendent Christmas Piece for Two Voices!
This gem by Fr. Nicolas du Peron (d. 1963) incorporates Christmas carols in a most ingenious way.
A Triptych on Mercy • Reflection III
The Beauty of Mercy
Fr. James Fryar, FSSP, on EWTN (16 November 2016)
How Much Do You Know About The Latin Mass?
Liturgy and Sensory Issues
Simplicity and predictability are important for being inclusive.
A Dad’s Dilemma • I pray and God determines.
Working for the Church is wholly at odds with having a family and being present for them.
Seven Tips for the Organist
I also want to say “thank you” to all of you who play the organ during the sacred liturgy. We owe you a great song of gratitude!
Did Pope Francis Denigrate “Rigid” Young Catholics?
If 500 people attend Mass and one acts as lector, there are still 499 people “not participating” by that flawed logic…
Gorgeous Picture • “The Visitation”
Quite interesting, containing additional mysteries for those who look carefully…
A Triptych on Mercy • Reflection II
The Need for Mercy
Gregorian chant is not all the same
Have you ever been asked to sing some Gregorian chant? How do you choose a representative piece?
The Legacy of Martin of Tours
A Tribute to a Soldier-Saint on Veterans Day
Musical Resources • 13 November (1962 Missal)
He said, “Make room there; for the girl is not dead, but sleepeth.” And they laughed Him to scorn.
CMAA Winter Sacred Music 2017
Early Registration is still available for Winter Sacred Music 2017 (Birmingham, AL).
Complete “Ite Missa Est” for Parish Organist
Accompaniments by Achille P. Bragers (1887-1955).