Did Fr. Lombardi Contradict Cardinal Sarah?
Perhaps a better phrase would be Bishop Gracida’s version: “Renewal of the Renewal.”
“Quam Singulari” • Decree on First Communion (1910)
Pope St. Pius X wanted this decree to be read each year from the pulpit by all Catholic priests.
Sensational Hymn for St. Joseph … with Modern Polyphony!
We’ll be singing this piece a lot because our priest has a special devotion to St. Joseph.
“Confiteor” Before Communion • Should It Be Done?
Six reasons in favor of the “Second Confiteor” and my thoughts.
“Salve Virgo Singularis” • For Three Voices
I cannot imagine a more powerful text.
Audio Samples • Can A Volunteer Choir Sing Excellent Music At Mass?
If you think we weren’t nervous to sing before so many … think again!
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The Goupil Graduals arrived this morning, and they look marvelous!
Los Angeles Pontifical Mass • This Coming Sunday!
We’ll be joined by Bishop Athanasius Schneider, our FSSP District Superior, and several FSSP seminarians for a Solemn Pontifical Mass in Hollywood.
“I will fear no evils, for thou art with me.”
St. John Vianney was once overheard speaking directly to the Lord.
Purchase Hard Copies of the Goupil Gradual
Eight reasons why every choirmaster needs this new resource.
First Instance of “Alius Cantus Aptus”
“The current rubrics of the missal … specify the moments when the celebrant must turn toward the people.” —Cardinal Sarah, 23 May 2016
“Vidimus Stellam Ejus In Oriente”
Who could deny the text painting here?
Musical Resources • 5th Sunday after Pentecost
“O God, Who hast prepared good things unseen for them that love Thee…”
Does the Mass Demand a Certain Level of Dignity?
I started asking myself how anyone could argue against something like this. After all, isn’t it good to share joy?
Essential Resources • Psalm Tones for Mass Propers
“The singing of the Communion Antiphon alone, which sufficed at sung Mass when Holy Communion was not given, is insufficient under the new conditions…” —Solesmes (1957)
