Agnus Dei • “Missa Mille Regretz” by Fr. Cristóbal de Morales (d. 1553)
Can you hear the imaginary high note?
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Church Music Dubia Remain Unanswered
The time for serious discussions about church music has not yet come.
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Translations By Non-Catholics In A Catholic Hymnal?
The fear was that Protestant translators might distort the theology contained in the ancient Catholic hymns…
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Chants • Our Lady of the Holy Rosary (October 7th)
Next Sunday, some EF priests will choose an “external solemnity.”
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16th Sunday after Pentecost (4th in September)
“Let Thy grace, we beseech Thee, O Lord, ever go before us…”
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PDF Download • “Missal for the Laity” (1846)
Have you noticed liturgical progressives are never happy?
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PDF Download • “Lauda Sion” Hymnal (1886)
Hymns to the Blessed Virgin, Hymns for Benediction, Offertories, etc.
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“O Sanctissima” • SATB Contemporary Setting!
I bet you haven’t heard this arrangement!
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15th Sunday after Pentecost (3rd in September)
…and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet is risen up amongst us and God hath visited His people.”
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Does Watershed Make A Difference?
“A huge success! My pastor was blown away at the beauty of the Mass setting by Guerrero. The people in attendance were just floored…”
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14th Sunday after Pentecost (2nd in September)
“Grant us, we beseech Thee, O Lord, that this saving Victim may become both the cleansing of our sins, and the propitiation of Thy might.”
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13th Sunday after Pentecost (1st in September)
“Having received Thy heavenly sacraments, O Lord, we beseech Thee that we may profit unto the increase of everlasting salvation…”
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Thoughts That Enter A Choirmaster’s Mind
A word about depression and discouragement.
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Very Great Mischiefs Which Arise From The Use Of Polyphony By Religious Orders (1610)
Fourth: musicians who beguile their way into religious orders are for the most part silly, idle, vacillating, vain, effeminate, and even vicious individuals.
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Musical Resources • 12th Sunday after Pentecost
“…and it chanced that a certain priest went down the same way, and seeing him, passed by.”
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