“Homily: Sunday after the Ascension” (EF) • Father Valentine Young, OFM
I wanted to become a Franciscan priest, and became one. But I certainly landed in places and assignments I never dreamed of being in.
PDF Download • (1 page) “Agnus Dei for Two Voices”
What is the best way to get your choir singing when they first return? Here are some tips…
Being Too Hard On Priests?
…including a fancy capital “A” from a medieval manuscript.
Did Bishop Sheen Favor A Particular Hymnal?
Including a wonderful hymn for the Ascension.
Re: “Christ the King Hymnal” (Imprimatur, 1954)
Venerable Pope Pius XII explicitly allowed vernacular hymns during High Mass in 1958.
6 May 2021 • FEEDBACK
A reader from St. Louis, Missouri, wrote to us: “The work you and your team do is quite possibly the most valuable resource I have come across as a younger Sacred music director and organist. The Brébeuf Hymnal is my most used and referenced resource. Although my church has not adopted it yet (I will […]
Question & Answer Box • “Which Tune Is This?”
Including a live recording of a hymn about a donkey. (Not kidding!)
(Live Recording) • “Jesus My Lord, My God, My All”
There is a “hidden rule” about Roman Catholic Hymnals.
“No hymn deserves more to be reintroduced in our catholic tradition.” —Dom Ermin Vitry
A live recording of the Church’s oldest Latin Eucharistic hymn.
Calling All Church Musicians!
Is this normal? (Answer: “yes”)
“Days Of The Week In Latin” • Feria II, Feria III, Feria IV, Feria V, Feria VI
“Feria Quinta” — which day is that? … Be honest.
“Are They Ugly?” • May 1st Propers For Saint Joseph
I fail to see how such a position can be defended…
Paul Inwood Attacks Jeff Ostrowski’s Harmonies
Paul Inwood has unwittingly committed a rookie’s error here…
22 April 2021 • SATB Plainsong?
In an emergency, we pull out random hymns from the Brébeuf hymnal. The Brébeuf choral supplement has every single verse—every single verse—written out, which makes reading SATB a breeze. Last Sunday, we pulled out an Easter hymn which is a mix between plainsong and metrical hymnody…and I think this live recording came out nicely! Please […]
22 April 2021 • ICTUS ALERT
My friends, for the record, this coming Sunday has something which is pretty rare. It is an example of Abbey of Saint-Pierre de Solesmes adding an ictus marking to their previous (1908) version of the Graduale Romanum. You can examine before and after. Do I feel better, having pointing this out? I absolutely do…
“The Fifteen Best Catholic Hymns” • Wait……
Church musicians: Is this what we’re doing wrong?
Do You Know This Easter Hymn?
We did both versions: One is quite popular, the other less so.
Why does this repeat four times?
Folks, this is pretty cool.
Not. Just. Catholics.
Talk about whatever subject you desire…except musical “style”—because doing so might get you killed.
Did Solesmes Abbey Drink The 1960s Kool-Aid?
…you be the judge…
Fr. Thomas Reese • “Young People Should Not Be Allowed To Attend” Latin Mass
Currently, 759 people dislike his article, while only 73 support it.
10 Examples • “Diversity of Musical Styles” at the Traditional Latin Mass
Ten ways to make your musical selections during Mass a delight for all present.
Can You Spare 33 Seconds?
Here’s an audio excerpt (33 seconds) of a setting for Kyrie VIII which was recorded live last Sunday at our parish in Los Angeles. The setting (“Missa de Angelis”) is by composer Richard Rice, and you can download the free PDF if you click here and scroll to the bottom. I think Richard’s composition is […]
“Adze” • Do you know this word?
William F. Buckley speaking on television about Monsignor Ronald Knox.
PDF Download • Vespers for Holy Thursday?
“Custom preserves many things in liturgy after their first reason has ceased.” —Father Adrian Fortescue