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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 · September 13, 2024

Photographic proof that CCW matters!

Some familiar books were spotted in Singapore by our contributor, Andrew Leung, who took that photograph. Those books were printed about thirteen years ago, and recently the third edition was released. The third edition is profoundly resplendent.

Corpus Christi Watershed · September 12, 2024

“Desperate Financial Appeal” • (11 September 2024)

Jeff Ostrowski, current president of Corpus Christi Watershed, sent this letter on 11 September 2024.

Corpus Christi Watershed · September 11, 2024

Desperate Appeal • (11-Sep-2024)

On 11 September 2024, the president of CCWatershed released…

Corpus Christi Watershed · September 10, 2024

“He Wants to Share His Subject and His Background Is Impressive.”

Feedback from the Gregorian Chant workshop in Chicago.

Corpus Christi Watershed · August 27, 2024

Corrinne May Conducts At “Totus Tuus”

“Please pray for me and the choir. May Our Lady be better known and loved.” —Corrinne May

Corpus Christi Watershed · August 24, 2024

1950s Seminary Film

Thirty-six minutes of beauty!

Corpus Christi Watershed · August 21, 2024

Famous Italian Actor Regrets Aborting Son

“I would have liked you to be lying under the covers during a storm, silent so you could hear the sound of the rainfall.” —Andrea Roncato

Corpus Christi Watershed · August 11, 2024

(Chicago) • Upcoming Sacred Music Workshop!

Featuring as presenters Jeffrey Ostrowski and Kevin Allen.

Corpus Christi Watershed · July 16, 2024

PDF Download • “Discomforts Of Transition”

We’d be grateful if a reader could determine the precise year this bizarre pamphlet appeared.

Corpus Christi Watershed · July 4, 2024

“Colorado Sacred Music Conference” (2024)

Exploring ways to build a successful music program grounded in the truth and beauty of the Catholic tradition.

Corpus Christi Watershed · June 3, 2024

We’ve Heard From Sister Anne Flanagan, FSP!

Some believe this to be the Church’s most ancient 𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒓 melody.

Corpus Christi Watershed · May 27, 2024

(Sad & Scandalous) • Catholic Denied Holy Communion Because He Knelt

We seek to verify the name of this priest.

Corpus Christi Watershed · April 29, 2024

“Reader Feedback” • 29 April 2024

“No musician in our parish (and probably our archdiocese) is paid, despite the many hours we put in.” —Charlotte M.

Corpus Christi Watershed · April 22, 2024

Fundraiser Update From CCW President

“I’m a newly ordained priest. In seminary, we constantly used stuff from your website to help us learn things.” —College Station, Texas

Corpus Christi Watershed · April 12, 2024

Dr. Chapp Interviews Father Uwe Michael Lang

Posted on 11 April 2024: “Sacred Liturgy in the Thought of Joseph Ratzinger”

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President’s Corner

    Music List • (5th Sunday of Lent)
    Readers have expressed interest in seeing the ORDER OF MUSIC I created for this coming Sunday, which is the 5th Sunday of Lent (22 March 2026). If such a thing interests you, feel free to download it as a PDF file. Traditionally, this Sunday was called ‘Passion’ Sunday. Starting in 1956, certain church leaders attempted rename both ‘Passion’ Sunday and ‘Palm’ Sunday—but it didn’t work. For example, Monsignor Frederick McManus tried to get people to call PALM SUNDAY “Second Passion Sunday”—but the faithful rejected that. I encourage all the readers to visit the feasts website, where the Propria Missae may be downloaded completely free of charge.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    Music List • (Holy Thursday, 2026)
    Readers have expressed interest in seeing the ORDER OF MUSIC I created for Holy Thursday, which is 2 April 2026. If such a thing interests you, feel free to download it as a PDF file. I’m not sure I’ve ever heard a more piercingly beautiful INTROIT, and I have come to absolutely love the SATB version of ‘Ubi cáritas’ we are singing (joined by our burgeoning children’s choir). I encourage all the readers to visit the feasts website, where the Propria Missae may be downloaded completely free of charge.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    “O Escam Viatorum” • (Holy Thursday)
    When I was very young, I erroneously believed the four psalms provided by the 1957 Liber Usualis—for Communion on Holy Thursday—were the “correct” music to sing on that first day of the TRIDUUM SACRUM. Those four psalms are: Psalm 22 (Dóminus regit me et nihil mihi déerit); Psalm 71 (Deus judícium tuum regi da); Psalm 103 (Bénedic ánima méa); and Psalm 150 (Laudáte Dóminum in sanctis ejus). It turns out I was way out in left field! While nothing forbids singing those psalms, many other options are equally valid. Our volunteer parish choir will sing this COMMUNION PIECE (joined by our burgeoning children’s choir) on Holy Thursday during Holy Communion. Needless to say, this will happen after the proper antiphon from the GRADUALE ROMANUM has been sung.
    —Jeff Ostrowski

Quick Thoughts

    Stumped by “Episcopalian Hymnal” (1910)
    Some consider Songs of Syon (1910) the greatest Episcopalian hymnal ever printed. As a Roman Catholic, I have no right to weigh in one way or the other. However, this particular page has me stumped. I just know I’ve heard that tune somewhere! If you can help, please email me. I’m talking about the text which begins: “This is the day the Lord hath made; In unbeclouded light array’d.” The book is by George Ratcliffe Woodward, and its complete title is: Songs of Syon: A Collection of Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs. Back in 2016, Corpus Christi Watershed scanned and uploaded this insanely rare book. For years our website was the sole place one could download it as a PDF file.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    “Dies Irae” • A Monstrous Translation
    It isn’t easy to determine what Alice King MacGilton hoped to accomplish with her very popular book—A Study of Latin Hymns (1918)—which continued to be reprinted in new editions for at least 34 years. This PDF file shows her attempt to translate the DIES IRAE “in the fewest words possible.” There’s a place for dynamic equivalency, but this is repugnant. In particular, look what she does to “Quærens me sedísti lassus.”
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    PDF Download • “Holy, Holy, Holy”
    For vigil Masses on Saturday (a.k.a. “anticipated” Masses) we use this simpler setting of the “Holy, Holy, Holy” by Monsignor Jules Vyverman (d. 1989), a Belgian priest, organist, composer, and music educator who ultimately succeeded another ‘Jules’ (CANON JULES VAN NUFFEL) as director of the Lemmensinstituut in Belgium. Although I could be wrong, my understanding is that the LEMMENSINSTITUUT eventually merged with “Catholic University of Leuven” (originally founded in 1425). That’s the university Fulton J. Sheen attended.
    —Jeff Ostrowski

Random Quote

“Those who teach Latin must know how to speak to the hearts of the young, know how to treasure the very rich heritage of the Latin tradition to educate them in the path of life, and accompany them along paths rich in hope and confidence.”

— Pope Francis (7 December 2017)

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