Proof Which All Can Immediately See!
There’s a reason for this!
Archives for May 2025
New Bulletin Article • “8 June 2025”
Those responsible for preparing parish bulletins may wish to…
“The Adalbert Propers” • Six (6) Quotations
“Fewer than 1% of Catholics are able to answer these questions correctly.” —Andrea Leal
PDF Download • “Entrance Chant” for 29 June … Which Falls on a Sunday This Year!
Growing up, we had an encyclopedia in our basement—but that was hardly the equivalent access to the internet!
“Music List” • 6th Sunday of Easter (Year C)
Readers have expressed interest in examining the “music list” I prepared for the 6th Sunday of Easter, Year C.
“Can the Choir Sing Alone at Mass?” • Yes! And Here’s Why That Matters
A priest once suggested to me that we “mic” the people in the pews during Mass to make their responses more audible and robust.
“Gloria in Spanish” • Free Accompaniment
Several people have requested this.
How Well Does ICEL Know Latin?
For the last fifty-five years, anyone who’s attempted to correct such errors has been threatened with legal action.
Nobody Cares About This! • 1887 Rheims-Cambrai Gradual included “Restored” Plainsong
I’d be interested to know what Dr. Weaver thinks about how the mode is given.
Is the USCCB trolling us?
Confusing! The 2nd reading & Gospel from the 7th Sunday of Easter may be read on the 6th Sunday of Easter.
What No Musicologist Can Explain!
How glorious is Gregorian Chant!
“Common” Responsorial Psalm?
I try never to argue about liturgical legislation…
A Gentleman (Whom I Don’t Know) Approached Me After Mass Yesterday And Said…
Some may enjoy these eight brief articles on the sacred liturgy.
“For me, Gregorian chant at the Mass was much more consonant with what the Mass truly is…” —Bp. Earl Fernandes
“When things are holy and sacred, they are perceived as such by all.” —Bishop Fernandes
“Lindisfarne Gospels” • Created circa 705 A.D.
Lusciously resplendent illuminations created 1,300 years ago by Roman Catholic monks in North England—now available to be viewed in high resolution!