Corda Pia – A Franciscan Hymn
A really old hymn commemorating the Stigmata of St Francis of Assisi.
“A much greater source of anxiety to Us is the style of action of those who maintain that liturgical worship should shed its sacred character, who foolishly say we should substitute for sacred items & furnishings ordinary common things in daily use.” —Pope Saint Paul VI (14 Oct 1968)
The time for serious discussions about church music has not yet come.
An interview with Archbishop Alexander Sample of Portland, Oregon.
The fear was that Protestant translators might distort the theology contained in the ancient Catholic hymns…
Perhaps I am just a Benedictine at heart but I feel the *Opus Dei* (Work of God) must truly be given pride of place in our personal lives…
How to learn to read 20% of the Missale Romanum – forget “Amo, Amas, Amat” – dive into the most frequently used words.
Next Sunday, some EF priests will choose an “external solemnity.”
Msgr. Massimo Palombella introducing the new way of singing of the Pope’s choir.
Have you noticed liturgical progressives are never happy?
“Let Thy grace, we beseech Thee, O Lord, ever go before us…”
Hymns to the Blessed Virgin, Hymns for Benediction, Offertories, etc.
The USA will soon receive the Sistine Chapel Choir and the Schola Cantorum of the London Oratory School on tour.
Our Lady sings Magnificat with tones surpassing sweet – and you can too with this simple Gregorian chant setting.
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The election of Pope Leo XIV has been exciting, and we’re filled with hope for our apostolate’s future!
But we’re under pressure to transfer our website to a “subscription model.”
We don’t want to do that. We believe our website should remain free to all.
Our president has written the following letter:
President’s Message (dated 30 May 2025)
Time's up