Rare Video • Richard Nixon Meets With Pope Paul VI
Footage taken by John Ehrlichman a 1970s “home video reel.”
Liturgical Silence—But Not What You Think!
When I was young, I would have tried to argue.
PDF Download • “The Parish Hymnal” (1957)
“The origins of some are not known due to the long and nearly untraceable popular usage they have enjoyed.” —Gregorian Institute
Brave Schola Director Posts “Live” Recording • Part 2
We’re having a lot of fun…is that bad?
PDF Download • “Hymns Of The Roman Liturgy” (Rev. Joseph Connelly, 1955)
“These samples from Connelly make less sense in English than the Latin originals would to a North Korean.” —Msgr. Francis P. Schmitt
Resources • 3rd Sunday after Easter (1962 Missal)
The recording of the Introit “Jubilate Deo” was created by Jeff Ostrowski—hope it helps!
Polyphonic “Alleluia” for 3 voices • Morales (†1553)
I’ve always believed it’s a mistake to have all-women alto sections and all-men tenor sections.
Amazing Opportunity for Los Angeles Catholics
Here’s your chance to meet Fr. John Berg, FSSP Superior General, who’s coming all the way from Switzerland.
“Proper Of The Mass” (Ignatius Press) • Part 7 of 7
Let’s take a stroll down Memory Lane, shall we?
Pope Visits Prison: “You could not come to me, so I have come to you.”
1300 criminals were present for Benediction.
PDF • Organ Accompaniment to the “Vidi Aquam”
A version for the organist composed by Canon Jules Van Nuffel (1883-1953)
PDF Download • Organ Accompaniment for “Vita Sanctorum”
I’d like to produce my own version, setting all six verses to different harmonizations.
The One Thing That Unites Church Musicians
“She told the male students that careers in music are only good for mothers who desire to make some extra cash.”
Resources • 2nd Sunday after Easter (1962 Missal)
Including a lovely Easter piece from the middle ages called “Vita sanctorum.”
Simple Yet Beautiful Easter Piece You Might Want To Sing This Sunday
The verses come from an Easter poem found in numerous ancient manuscripts.