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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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Father Friel • Article Archive

Ordained in 2011, Father Friel served as Parochial Vicar at Saint Anselm Church in Northeast Philly before earning a doctorate in liturgical theology at The Catholic University of America. He presently serves as Vocation Director for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.—(Read full biography).

Fr. David Friel · September 27, 2020

CDW: “Let us return to the Eucharist with joy!”

A letter from Cardinal Sarah to episcopal conferences worldwide

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Fr. David Friel · September 24, 2020

Lecture: What Happens to Us in Liturgy?

The first in a series of virtual lectures being offered by the Society for Catholic Liturgy

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Fr. David Friel · September 16, 2020

Solesmes Publishes “Antiphonale Romanum I” for Lauds

This 2020 chant edition makes possible the chanting of Lauds according to the Liturgy of the Hours.

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Fr. David Friel · August 30, 2020

Bishop Sheen on Sanctifying the Moment

Wise words from Sheen’s book, “Lift Up Your Heart”

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Fr. David Friel · August 17, 2020

Certificate in Sacred Music

Offered by the Saint Gregory Institute of Sacred Music in Pittsburgh, PA

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Fr. David Friel · August 9, 2020

Missale Meum: Get EF Mass Texts on Your Devices

A new resource for accessing Mass texts on your phone, tablet, or computer

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Fr. David Friel · July 19, 2020

The Gifts of Abel the Just

Offering an Acceptable Sacrifice

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Fr. David Friel · July 8, 2020

Solemn Novena for Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

This year’s preacher will be Fr. Joseph Lee, F.S.S.P.

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Fr. David Friel · June 17, 2020

Devotional Catholicism and the Domestic Church

Part 3 of a webinar series hosted by the Society for Catholic Liturgy

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Fr. David Friel · June 14, 2020

Liturgical Handwashing

Some recommendations from the CDC fit quite naturally with Catholic liturgical sensibilities.

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Fr. David Friel · June 11, 2020

Virtual Sacred Music Colloquium 2020

The CMAA will offer a virtual version of its annual, week-long workshop.

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Fr. David Friel · June 9, 2020

Why We Sing the Liturgy

Part 2 of a webinar series hosted by the Society for Catholic Liturgy

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Fr. David Friel · June 7, 2020

A Verse for Trinity Sunday

Herbert’s poem praises the Trinity both by its text and through its form.

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Fr. David Friel · June 2, 2020

Liturgical Challenges Presented by COVID-19 • A Triptych via Zoom

A webinar series exploring the liturgical, theological, and pastoral implications of this pandemic.

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Fr. David Friel · May 26, 2020

Returning to the Sacraments • Stories from Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati

Prevented from receiving Holy Communion for a time, Frassati became “consumed with Eucharistic Fire.”

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    “Reminder” — Month of January (2026)
    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
    PDF • “Music List” (Sunday, 11 January)
    Readers have expressed interest in perusing the ORDER OF MUSIC I’ve prepared for Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (SUNDAY, 11 January 2025). If such a thing interests you, feel free to download it as a PDF file. The FAUXBOURDON verses for the Communion Antiphon—to say nothing of the antiphon itself—are breathtaking. As always, the Responsorial Psalm, Gospel Acclamation, and Mass Propers for this Sunday are available at the monumental feasts website alongside the official texts in Latin.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    Epiphany Hymn • “New 2-Voice Arrangement”
    The Von Trapp Family Singers loved a melody that was featured heavily (perhaps even “too heavily”) in the Brébeuf Hymnal. It goes by many names, including ALTONA, VOM HIMMEL HOCH, and ERFURT. If you only have one man and one woman singing, you will want to download this arrangement for two voices. It really is a marvelous tune—and it’s especially fitting during the season of Christmas and Epiphany.
    —Jeff Ostrowski

Quick Thoughts

    PDF Download • “In Paradisum” in English
    We always sing the IN PARADISUM in Latin, as printed on this PDF score. I have an appallingly bad memory (meaning I’d be a horrible witness in court). In any event, it’s been brought to my attention that 15 years ago I created this organ accompaniment for the famous and beautiful ‘IN PARADISUM’ Gregorian chant sung in English according to ‘MR3’ (Roman Missal, Third Edition). If anyone desires such a thing, feel free to download and print. Looking back, I wish I’d brought the TENOR and BASS voices into a unison (on B-Natural) for the word “welcome” on the second line.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    What does this mean? “Pre-Urbanite”
    Something informed critics have frequently praised vis-à-vis the Saint Jean de Brébeuf Hymnal is its careful treatment of the ancient hymns vs. the “Urbanite” hymns. This topic I had believed to be fairly well understood—but I was wrong. The reason I thought people knew about it is simple; in the EDITIO VATICANA 1908 Graduale Romanum (as well as the 1913 Liber Antiphonarius) both versions are provided, right next to each other. You can see what I mean by examining this PDF file from the Roman Gradual of 1908. Most people still don’t understand that the Urbanite versions were never adopted by any priests or monks who sang the Divine Office each day. Switching would have required a massive amount of effort and money, because all the books would need to be changed.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    PDF Download • “Santo Santo Santo”
    Those searching for a dignified, brief, simple, bright setting of SANCTUS in Spanish (“Santo Santo Santo”) are invited to download this Setting in honor of Saint John Brébeuf (organist & vocalist). I wonder if there would be any interest in me recording a rehearsal video for this piece.
    —Jeff Ostrowski

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