Chanting and Spiritual Health
In a time of contagion and social unrest, we need plainchant more than ever, even when we stay home.
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.”
In a time of contagion and social unrest, we need plainchant more than ever, even when we stay home.
Follow the Discussion on Facebook
Covid-19 has forced many parishes to remove all hymnals from their pews: A perfect opportunity for change!
Follow the Discussion on Facebook
“I was expecting a lot, and it was more than I expected,” Sutherland said.
“How I love the multiple settings of each text, which can be interchanged as required by seasonal and festal usage.” —Maestro Behnke
Christendom College will offer up to $5,000 for students starting in the Fall of 2019.
Immersion in what defines our very purpose as members of the choir.
What makes for a good responsorial psalm setting? Is it mere singability, a catchy tune, or something more?
“If you occasionally share a habit of mine for getting stuck in one style, take new inspiration here!” —Miss Phoebe Wing
The Carmelite Sisters at Santa Teresita rarely sing for the public.
“I don’t think I need to say why a complete Palestrina online would be a good idea.” —Gervais Frykman
Dogmatic definitions never involve a new doctrine of faith or morals, since whatever a Pope defines must be contained in Holy Writ or in Tradition in order to be infallible.
“I am a firm believer that anyone can learn to sing, even tiny children.” —Andrea Leal
Responsorial Psalms and Alleluias in honor of St. Therese of Lisieux.
Corpus Christi Watershed is a 501(c)3 public charity dedicated to exploring and embodying as our calling the relationship of religion, culture, and the arts. This non-profit organization employs the creative media in service of theology, the Church, and Christian culture for the enrichment and enjoyment of the public.