Can Sacred Music Be Saved? • (How exactly?)
I know of no greater composition than this one—and it was written by a devout Catholic priest.
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Archives for April 2020
Audiation for Choristers
The reality in any great liturgical choir is that there is simply too much music to learn by rote.
For Shame! • Collegeville blog says looking at Crucifix “skirts the edge of idolatry”
The Roman Missal explicitly tells the priest to look at the Crucifix at various times during the Holy Mass.
What Spilling My Coffee Taught Me About Directing My Choir
(Keven Smith) • Yesterday morning I spilled coffee all over my desk before leaving for our live-streamed Mass. It ended up being a great move+
“Virtual Mass Is Not The Same” • Sermon by Father Mark Ostrowski
On 26 April 2020, Fr. Ostrowski explained an unintended “Covid-19” consequence—from which we can learn.
Trust the Good Shepherd
These difficult times call for an extra measure of humility, patience and trust.
“Ransomed” during a pandemic
a mother and musician looks to Our Lady of Ransom for succor.
Compline in the Home – via Podcasts!
Having a printed copy of the Divine Office is a good step, but actually hearing it sung really brings it alive.
If you are having a bad day, this is what it means
God ensures will blossom even harsh conditions.
“Hearing the Music of Heaven” • An interview with Father Dominic White OP
An interview with the Dominican composer and theologian Fr Dominic White about his work and theological approach to music.
Can Ordinary Form Masses Be “Enriched” By The Extraordinary Form?
Do we truly believe the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity becomes present at Mass? Is this how we treat the Sanctissimum?
Solesmes
AM SORRY TO TELL YOU, Dear Reader, that I still didn’t find the answer to the Chant Wars. I am sure they are in these books somewhere. The famous Solesmes-edition blue chant books surely are part of the life of many “veteran” singers. Unlike our visit to Fontenelle Abbey, I actually did know a lot […]
Dealing With Calumny
All of us have probably been the victim of calumny. Calumny can be especially painful if the person telling lies is someone you helped. Next time this happens in your life, try an experiment: Write the person’s name on an Index card, place it on your shoulder, and flick it to the ground—meaning you will […]
Easter Chants from Fisher House
A recording of the chants of the Easter Vigil.
“Christ The Lord Is Risen Today” • (Hymn #697)
…including several captivating attempts to translate “Victimae Paschali Laudes.”