Palestrina and the Perfecting of the Medieval Ideal of Music as Rational • (Part 2 of 3)
The polyphonic imitative style of the Renaissance is a refection of the rational mind and the music of heaven.
“If we do not love those whom we see, how can we love God, Whom we do not see?” Bishop Fulton J. Sheen
The polyphonic imitative style of the Renaissance is a refection of the rational mind and the music of heaven.
“The use of Psalm 150 is a change from the experimental Easter Vigil (1951-1955) in which Psalm 116 was used for Lauds.” —Msgr. McManus
A new chant workshop in upstate New York in June 2017.
The indispensable “Musician’s Guide to Good Friday,” including a 50-page PDF and rehearsal videos!
I haven’t studied the situation enough to know with certainty.
“O God, from Whom Judas received the punishment of his crime, and the thief the reward of his confession…”
Today we announce a special guest who will be present at the Sacred Music Symposium!
There are 33 days to prepare for the feast of Our Lady of Fatima this centenary year, starting Monday April 10.
“The multitude goeth forth to meet our Redeemer with flowers and palms, and payeth the homage due to a triumphant conqueror.”
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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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