Communion (4th Sunday of Advent)
It certainly seems like most of the Advent antiphons come from the book of Isaiah…
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.”
It certainly seems like most of the Advent antiphons come from the book of Isaiah…
Father Friel holds a Doctorate in Liturgical Studies from the Catholic University of America…
A different version was requested. I was able to complete that task earlier today.
I have made some changes to my “musical list” for funerals.
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It’s ‘live’—so you can hear babies crying, the sound of the priest incensing the altar, and so forth.
Readers have expressed interest in perusing the “music list” I’ve prepared for this coming Sunday.
Musical scholars are divided on whether the modes are a useful way to think about music, but I’m convinced they are. In the seventeenth century, musicians created a fruitful and lasting link between the eight modes and eight particular keys called the church keys.
In my view, this one falls within the “Top Ten” list of Christmas carols.
“It results in a heavy burden being placed upon musicians to ensure that whatever they do is well-liked by all—lest the faithful complain (seemingly the great worry of many priests).” —Dr. Lucas Tappan
“My most important vocation is not that of a musician but as a husband and a father to my four children.” —Richard J. Clark
“This particular article talked about the Catholic Church in Milwaukee…” —Julie Huebner
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President’s Message (dated 30 May 2025)
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