“Homily for Septuagesima Sunday” (EF) • Father Valentine Young, OFM
I don’t know whether all of you will agree with me when I say: “life is not fair”—but I would imagine older people would agree.
“If we do not love those whom we see, how can we love God, Whom we do not see?” Bishop Fulton J. Sheen
I don’t know whether all of you will agree with me when I say: “life is not fair”—but I would imagine older people would agree.
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My personal encounter with him left a strong impression, which I will share here.
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The theme for this virtual conference will be “Church and Music: Texts and Contexts”
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A hymn for the last week before Septuagesima, or in the weeks leading up to Lent. Squeeze in all the Alleluias you can before they’re put on ice.
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This simple breathing hack could bring new life to your choir’s sound.
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WWII Chaplain recognized for his heroic ministry after the sinking of the USS Indianapolis
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In the 1980s, Father Valentine wrote to a Vatican Congregation in Rome about this omission. It still hasn’t been fixed.
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Under Covid-19, certain “pre-conciliar” practices have been mandated by the same bishops who previously declared such things to be evil.
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For several months, we have discussed the complicated history of the various Christmas feasts: the Baptism of the Lord, the feast of the Holy Family, the Epiphany, and so forth. During a discussion, someone questioned my assertion that in some places Christmas had been part of the Epiphany. As time went on, of course, the […]
In 1947, this book was given a double “Imprimatur” by Cardinal Spellman, Archbishop of New York.
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This little-known, accessible motet could serve as your choir’s introduction to the thrilling sonic world of Anton Bruckner.
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A documentary on the work of Paul Jerberg — one of the most important voices on sacred music in the Church today
Reflections on the communion chant for the Second Sunday after Epiphany
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Why have I been so blessed, and spared such hardships?
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* 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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