Showdown in Arkansas over “Ad Orientem”
The Bishop of Little Rock has sent a letter (14 July 2016) forbidding his priests to celebrate Mass “ad orientem.”
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Musical Resources • 9th Sunday after Pentecost
“…and that Thou mayest grant their desires to them, make them ask only for things that please Thee…”
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Shocking Developments From Westminster
If Cardinal Nichols had simply sent a letter saying why he prefers “versus populum,” I believe that would have been a better choice.
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SATB “Agnus Dei” after Fr. Gregorio Allegri (d. 1652)
Without question, the most popular piece I ever “wrote.”
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Did Fr. Lombardi Contradict Cardinal Sarah?
Perhaps a better phrase would be Bishop Gracida’s version: “Renewal of the Renewal.”
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“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.
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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.
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“Confiteor” Before Communion • Should It Be Done?
Six reasons in favor of the “Second Confiteor” and my thoughts.
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“Salve Virgo Singularis” • For Three Voices
I cannot imagine a more powerful text.
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Wow! Take 35% off your purchase!
The Goupil Graduals arrived this morning, and they look marvelous!
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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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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.
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“I will fear no evils, for thou art with me.”
St. John Vianney was once overheard speaking directly to the Lord.
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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
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