“Te Deum” • Printable 4-Page Sheet
…with English Translation by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Charles E. Spence.
Archives for December 2017
“Veni Creator Spiritus” • with Fortescue’s English Translation
A plenary indulgence can be gained by singing the “Veni Creator Spiritus” publicly on New Year’s Day.
USCCB Assesses Impact of “Magnum Principium”
Seven Observations on Liturgical Translation and the Recent Motu Proprio
GABC Propers Tool Revisited
A major shortcut to preparing Gregorian chant propers and ordinaries.
Of the Father’s Love Begotten…
Some day I wouldn’t mind cooking up a good ol’ fashioned Christmas Ball, but ’til then have to content myself with adding a few pounds (or more than a few) in honor of our Lord’s birth.
Your Christmas Present!
We met our fundraising goal, so you get these items!
Midnight Mass (4th Sunday of December)
“O God, Who hath brightened this most holy night with the shining of the true light…”
Lux Fulgebit: Mass at Dawn of Christmas Day
New recording by the Schola Cantorum of St. Mary’s Church in Norwalk, CT
Epiphany Proclamation 2018
Fifteen years typing up the Proclamation of Moveable Feasts!
Cardinal Sarah to celebrate TLM on 21 May 2018
If this is accurate, it’s marvelous news.
Xmas Image • Print for Children to Color
Courtesy of John Sonnen.
The Marvels of Choral Singing
A reflection and meditation on choral singing.
Can You Say “Theft” ?
Unless I am mistaken, John David Chambers stole Neale’s rhymes without attribution.
Six Videos • Gregorian Chant (2017)
…produced in association with Saint John the Beloved (McLean, Virginia)
“Death” • By John Henry Cardinal Newman
No man can deliver his brother, no make agreement unto God for him.
PDF Download • Kyrie “O Magnum Mysterium”
This morning, I recorded the voice parts—but please pardon my screechy soprano notes!
How Should Renaissance Music Be Sung?
Hermann Finck (d. 1558) wrote about choral sound and performance in 1556.
Gray Book for Baptism of Children Approved
How will the “confirmatio” and “regonitio” processes unfold in light of “Magnum principium”?
Not That Gaudete
A simple misunderstanding that arises with new choir members who are aware of the Christmas Carol called Gaudete and that the Third Sunday of Advent is known as Gaudete Sunday.
Discouragement and Hope
Despite such a bleak picture, so many musicians remain faithful and loyal servants of the Church. This is hope.
3rd Sunday of Advent (3rd of December)
John answered them, saying, “I baptize with water; but there hath stood one in the midst of you, Whom you know not…”
Video • A Chinese Offertory Hymn
My new choir singing a Chinese offertory hymn…
PDF Download • “Rorate Mass” (13 pages) —Dec 2017
“Let us not be cast into the darkness to burn in flames, but may we share the joy of heaven, seeing the face of God.”
Latin Mass Youth Choir…in Las Vegas!
“I am a firm believer that anyone can learn to sing, even tiny children.” —Andrea Leal
Advent Piece for 2 Voices
Multi-Track recording created by a high school sophomore.