The Pius X Hymnal by Dr. Theodore Marier
In conclusion, although I have tremendous respect for Dr. Theodore Marier, I expected a lot more from this book based on its “reputation.” I hope my honest observations do not offend anyone.
Jesuits, Juilliard, And The Latin Mass In Florida
“When you attend the Latin Mass, what you realize is, it doesn’t really matter how you feel that day, whether you feel happy or sad: you’re entering into something far greater than you.” — Fr. J. Patrick Hough, S.J.
Dom Gregory Murray’s People’s Mass & Holy Week
Here is Dom Gregory Murray’s “People’s Mass” in Latin. Somebody could take this, insert the new Translation, and make a lot of money. P.S. What’s it doing in Lapierre’s Holy Week?!!
Why We Must Never Fail To Sing Holy Music At Mass
For this reason, we must never say, “I cannot be bothered to spend half an hour studying the music for Sunday’s Mass.”
Historic Meeting of . . . Two Popes? Awesome!
I am not a person who “gets emotional” very easily, but this meeting really touched my heart.
Interview with Pope Francis While Still A Cardinal
“I admire the courage and uprightness of Pope Benedict on the subject.”—Pope Francis
Msgr. Richard Schuler and the Piccoluomini
Sure enough, a few hours after the phone call, I happened to be searching the internet and I came upon the biography of Pope Pius II. What was his name before becoming pope? You guessed it !!!
Dr. Theodore Marier And Pope Francis
Our new Holy Father, Pope Francis, seems to be less interested in the Liturgy than his immediate predecessor. Some are asking, “What will become of the Liturgical movement called for by Pope Benedict and popes before him?”
My Reflections On The Election Of Pope Francis
It seems to me, sometimes the choice of a Pope is obvious.
Yet Another Example Added I Just Had To Share
Like many of you, I read voraciously about sacred music, liturgy, and music in general . . .
News About The Papal Election
We live in an age where false information can be “dressed up” and disseminated via the internet with the click of a button.
Getting Rid Of “Gree-vee-uhss” (Mispronunciation)
This blog entry starts out “negative” but ends “positive.” Sadly, most people will not read the entire thing, so they’ll miss the positive section. Will you?
Young Father Ratzinger Offers Mass In Bavaria
Is it allowed to use an American Flag as an Altar Cloth at Mass? That is, an Altar Cloth decorated with the stars from the American flag?
Useless To Sing “Our Hearts Are On Fire” When They Are Not?
“. . . in many instances one feels that the rhyme has shaped the thought rather than the other way around.”—Rev. Francis J. Guentner, S.J.
“On this day O Beautiful Mother” … Blacklisted?
“Catholics in America have been the heirs of a sentimental and subjective hymn tradition that, for some reason or other, has taken a deep and fast hold on the fancy of the average person.” —Rev. Francis Brunner, C.Ss.R.