Pope Saint Paul VI (3 April 1969): “Although the text of the Roman Gradual—at least that which concerns the singing—has not been changed, the Entrance antiphons and Communions antiphons have been revised for Masses without singing.”
Coming up fast is Sunday, 1 September 2024, which is the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Here is the PDF file of the ENTRANCE ANTIPHON—in Gregorian notation on five lines—which we’ll be singing. You can also download this organ accompaniment which corresponds to that file. If you’re somebopdy who enjoys rehearsal videos, you can listen […]
Fulton J. Sheen, Saint John Mary Vianney, and more!
This tune has many names such as “Psalm 112” and “Old Hundred Twelfth.”
The age-old question—will it ever be resolved?
I don’t necessarily mean children with no dad. I mean “absent” fathers.
This coming Sunday is 18 August 2024.
Several readers expressed interest in seeing my music list for the Assumption (15 August). You will notice the COMMUNION HYMN is a special version of “Ave Maris Stella” in English and Spanish. Our Mass on the Assumption was Tri-Lingual: Latin, English, and Spanish. Here’s the organ accompaniment (five pages) for that hymn. Furthermore, those who […]
Feel free to download this PDF file containing GLORIA VIII (“Mass of the Angels”) harmonized by the great Belgian organist: Flor Peeters.
Responsorial Psalm in Spanish for the feast of Our Lady’s Assumption, 15 August.
Jeff shares a ‘quick thought’ regarding the topic of the sacred liturgy.
Featuring as presenters Jeffrey Ostrowski and Kevin Allen.
This coming Sunday (11 August 2024) is the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B. Some have expressed interest in seeing my “ORDER OF MUSIC.” If such a thing be appealing to you, it can be downloaded as a PDF file.
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Mrs. J.M. writes to us from Manassas, Virginia: “I’m thrilled you are offering this scan by the Sisters of the Most Precious Blood in O’Fallon, Missouri! Years ago I wrote to the sisters and one sent me a copy of all the booklets and cds. I have been such an admirer of Msgr Hellriegel’s work!”
Including twelve (12) different versions!
