“Proper Of The Mass” (Ignatius Press) • Part 1 of 7
Fr. Samuel Weber is undoubtedly one of the modern masters of setting English chant.
Garbage in, Garbage out
“Lex orandi, lex credendi” works both ways.
Permission Needed to Replace the Propers?—(5 of 7)
The practical end of formal approval.
Truth, Beauty, and Pop Culture, Part 1
In which I take unpopular stances about popular things.
The American Idolization of Liturgy
Sometimes I wish people didn’t have so many opinions about the liturgy.
Only the Dawn
Beginning with Christmas, we celebrate a new era…
Holy Days of Obligation: Immaculate Conception
A few questions about obligation to attend Mass on the Immaculate Conception.
Eyes on Your Own Paper
The importance of focusing on our own work.
Prepared to Receive: the Importance of Disposition
Warm-ups and reverent liturgy.
Weddings: Some Practical Advice – The End and the New Beginning
The rest of the Wedding liturgy, and some miscellaneous advice.
Weddings: Some Practical Advice – Word and Vows
Liturgy of the Word and the Rite of Marriage.
Weddings: Some Practical Advice – The End of the Beginning, Part 2
Finally getting through the Introductory Rites of the Nuptial Mass.
Weddings: Some Practical Advice – The Very Beginning, Part 1
Some thoughts on the Introductory Rites for the Nuptial Mass.
Weddings: Some Practical Advice – Introduction
A curmudgeonly introduction to a series on wedding advice.
Important Resources for Liturgical Reform (6 of 7)
Some free resources for Cantor, Choir, and Organ for furthering the liturgical reform in your parish.