Re: The People’s Mass Book (1974)
“A Man Can Kill With a Gun, a Bomb, or a Lance…”
Archives for November 2025
They did a terrible thing
When the windows were opened, men like Father Franquesa found cracks to do terrible things to sacred music.
What surprised me about regularly singing the Gloria in Latin
“A chorus of groans erupted: ‘Mr. Haaaaaasssss, whyyyy?'”
PDF Download • “Music List” for 9 November
Readers have expressed interest in examining the “music list” I prepared for this coming Sunday.
“Music List” • 9 Nov. (Dedic. Lateran)
Readers have expressed interest in examining the “music list” I prepared for this coming Sunday.
PDF Download • Offertory (9 Nov.)
“Mother and Head of all churches of the City and of the World” says the inscription over the entrance.
Exclusive Interview • Hannah Houston w/ Mæstro Richard J. Clark
Richard J. Clark interviews Hannah Houston Re: the “Simply Liturgical” website.
Job Opening • $65,000 per year +
Exciting job opening in Michigan for a Roman Catholic choir director!
“Reminder” — Month of November (2025)
Since a new month has arrived, it’s my pleasure to remind you that…
“Reader Feedback” • 5 November 2025
“Although I don’t have much to offer, I want to be able to offer something for the great work you do!”
Never Work For A Priest Or Bishop Who Believes Sacred Music Should Be “Entertainment”
Unsolicited advice for prospective choir directors.
When Pilgrims Sing, the World Disappears
“Their culture blended into the harmony of the Church. They were no longer citizens. They were Catholic.”
“Offertory” at Catholic Funerals
This setting cleverly inserts themes from the absolution of the body.
“In Paradisum” • Gregorian Chant
While the coffin is being carried to the grave, the following anthem is sung.
The Beauty of the Propers for All Souls’ Day (and the Requiem Mass)
“This year, November 2nd falls on a Sunday—something that hasn’t happened since 2014—and suddenly, every person in your parish has the opportunity to encounter this profound liturgy.” —Dan Marshall