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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.”

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Corpus Christi Watershed · January 12, 2017

Fr. Magiera Reviews The Campion Hymnal

“These renderings are accompanied by beautiful photos so even the novice should be able to follow the Mass rather easily.”

Corpus Christi Watershed · January 11, 2017

Practice Tracks • Ainslie’s “English Proper Chants”

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Corpus Christi Watershed · December 26, 2016

“The Journey of the Magi”

Originally, the star was shown above the tiled roof of the stable.

Corpus Christi Watershed · December 8, 2016

Print This For Your Children To Color

Courtesy of John Sonnen.

Corpus Christi Watershed · November 28, 2016

Today Only! 40% off musical scores

Why not pick up a copy of Kevin Allen’s “Matri Divinae” collection?

Corpus Christi Watershed · November 24, 2016

Thanksgiving

Pope Francis has said: “Friar Junípero was one of the founding fathers of the United States.”

Corpus Christi Watershed · November 23, 2016

Cardinal Sarah Visits The Monastery of Solesmes

If you read French, you’ll understand these homilies.

Corpus Christi Watershed · November 9, 2016

Sonnen: “I’ve never seen such a fine work of art.”

Spot an ancient chasuble or rare picture of St. Wojtyła? Odds are it came from John Paul Sonnen.

Corpus Christi Watershed · October 20, 2016

Dr. Jennifer Donelson Conducting Seminarians

Kevin Allen’s beautiful “Domine, Non Sum Dignus” has also been sung for Vatican Masses.

Corpus Christi Watershed · September 22, 2016

“For Immediate Release” • Re: Society for Catholic Liturgy Conference in Los Angeles

Archbishop Gomez will still speak, but the venue for Saturday has changed.

Corpus Christi Watershed · September 4, 2016

Impressive Video — “Ad Orientem” Celebration

“Do it gradually, with proper catechesis, to avoid shocking the people.” —Most Rev’d Gracida

Corpus Christi Watershed · July 15, 2016

Photograph • Robert Cardinal Sarah “Ad Orientem”

“Dear Fathers, we should listen to the lament of God proclaimed by the prophet Jeremiah: «They have turned their back to me» (2:27). Let us turn again towards the Lord!”

Corpus Christi Watershed · July 11, 2016

The Vatican Has Already Responded To Cardinal Nichols Regarding “Ad Orientem”

“No preference is expressed in the liturgical legislation for either position.”

Corpus Christi Watershed · July 7, 2016

Cardinal Sarah “Reform of the Reform” (5 July 2016) • Full Address in French & English

Breathtaking statements from the Vatican’s chief liturgist who—while on retreat—goes 72 hours without food or water.

Corpus Christi Watershed · July 4, 2016

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    PDF • “Music List” (1st Sunday of Advent)
    Readers have expressed interest in perusing the ORDER OF MUSIC I’ve prepared for 30 November 2025, which is the 1st Sunday of Advent (Year A). If such a thing interests you, feel free to download it as a PDF file. The ENTRANCE CHANT is quite memorable, and the fauxbourdon setting of the COMMUNION is exquisite. As always, the Responsorial Psalm, Gospel Acclamation, and Mass Propers for this Sunday are available at the feasts website alongside the official texts in Latin.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    “Music List” • Christ the King Sunday
    Readers have expressed interest in perusing the ORDER OF MUSIC I’ve prepared for 23 November 2025, which is the 34th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C). If such a thing interests you, feel free to download it as a PDF file. In the 1970 Missal, this Sunday is known as: Domini Nostri Jesu Christi Universorum Regis (“Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe”). As always, the Responsorial Psalm, Gospel Acclamation, and Mass Propers for this Sunday are conveniently stored at the magnificent feasts website alongside the official texts in Latin.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    “Simplified” Keyboard Accompaniment (PDF)
    I’d much rather hear an organist play a simplified version correctly than listen to wrong notes. I invite you to download this simplified organ accompaniment for hymn #729 in the Father Brébeuf Hymnal. The hymn is “O Jesus Christ, Remember.” I’m toying with the idea of creating a whole bunch of these, to help amateur organists. The last one I uploaded was downloaded more than 1,900 times in a matter of hours—so there seems to be interest in such a project. For the record, this famous text is often married to AURELIA, as it is in the Brébeuf Hymnal. The lyrics come from the pen of Father Edward Caswall (d. 1878), an Oratorian priest.
    —Jeff Ostrowski

Quick Thoughts

    “Reminder” — Month of November (2025)
    On a daily basis, I speak to people who don’t realize we publish a free newsletter (although they’ve followed our blog for years). We have no endowment, no major donors, no savings, and refuse to run annoying ads. As a result, our mailing list is crucial to our survival. Signing up couldn’t be easier: simply scroll to the bottom of any blog article and enter your email address.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    Gospel Options for 2 November (“All Souls”)
    We’ve been told some bishops are suppressing the TLM because of “unity.” But is unity truly found in the MISSALE RECENS? For instance, on All Souls (2 November), any of these Gospel readings may be chosen, for any reason (or for no reason at all). The same is true of the Propria Missæ and other readings—there are countless options in the ORDINARY FORM. In other words, no matter which OF parish you attend on 2 November, you’ll almost certainly hear different propers and readings, to say nothing of different ‘styles’ of music. Where is the “unity” in all this? Indeed, the Second Vatican Council solemnly declared: “Even in the liturgy, the Church has no wish to impose a rigid uniformity in matters which do not implicate the faith or the good of the whole community.”
    —Corpus Christi Watershed
    “Our Father” • Musical Setting?
    Looking through a Roman Catholic Hymnal published in 1859 by Father Guido Maria Dreves (d. 1909), I stumbled upon this very beautiful tune (PDF file). I feel it would be absolutely perfect to set the “Our Father” in German to music. Thoughts?
    —Jeff Ostrowski

Random Quote

Participation at Mass must be “above all internal” (§15), and: “The faithful must be taught to unite themselves interiorly to what the ministers or choir sing, so that by listening to them they may raise their minds to God.”

— Musicam Sacram (5 March 1967)

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