PDF Download • Common Texts for the Gospel Acclamation (“Alleluia”)
For many years, this situation embarrassed me.
Archives for February 2025
“The Sad State of Liturgical Music in the Catholic Church” • Thomas G. McFaul (2002)
“Nothing in pop music ever sounded quite as loathsome as what is played and sung in the church today.” —Thomas G. McFaul
“Entrance Chant” • 7th Sunday (Ord. Time)
This English adaptation uses mode 5, as does the authentic Gregorian Chant version.
“Register Today!” • Sacred Music Symposium 2025
A generous benefactor has agreed to cover 50% of the tuition for those who register before 25 April 2025.
“Reader Feedback” • 11 February 2025
A priest serving in Washington D.C. writes to us…
The New Lectionary & “Voice of God” Hymns
The sale of indulgenced prayers is immoral. Someday they’ll have to make restitution for this.
Monsignor Ronald Knox—His Actual Voice!—Speaks of Saint John Henry Newman (1948)
It is beyond fascinating to hear his actual voice.
“Reminder” — Month of February (2025)
Since a new month has arrived, it’s my pleasure to remind you that…
“Win or Lose, a Fight Worth Fighting!” • (Email Received from a Priest)
We owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to Jeffrey Tucker, who prevented a non-Christian company from securing a monopoly on the (mandatory) English psalm translation!
“Music List” • 5th Sunday (Ord. Time)
Readers have expressed interest in examining the “music list” I prepared for this coming Sunday.
PDF Download • “Communion Refrain” (Polyphony) for Three Voices — with Psalm 117
This injunction from Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen is crucial for artists.
PDF Download • “Psalm Comparison Chart”
This PDF chart will be of interest to Catholic musicians!
Abbey Psalms & Canticles • Copyright?
Confusion, Controversy, and Contradiction rules the day.
Antiphons Don’t Match?
The short answer is: the “Adalbert Propers” were never intended to be sung.
PDF Download • “Entrance Chant” for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)
I would argue we must renew our good resolution and stand firm.