A Tale Of Three Cities
“Do not seek to follow in the master’s footsteps. Seek what he sought.”
Anthrax . . . and the Mass Propers, of course!
It would seem that Corey Zelinski’s “anthrax” predates Professor László Dobszay’s.
Attic Recordings, “Rach 3,” and Church Musicians
“This is a reckless, dazzling performance quite different from the way the concerto is played by most of today’s pianists.”
Video Demonstration Of Polyphony
I hope you enjoy this SATB version of the St. Edmund Arrowsmith Mass, a simple musical setting for “MR3” (Roman Missal, 3rd Edition).
Gregorian Missal With The New Translation!
Can anyone help me understand this sentence in the Foreword?
The Gather Hymnal
Excuse me, but . . . Say what? “If Christ entered the room, we’d be on our feet in an instant. We would not kneel.”
Two (2) Errors In Printed Chabanel Book
There have been several errors found in the Chabanel Psalms Vocalist Book.
Letter To Hans Küng . . . in 1963!
“Where on earth do you come up with the notion of omitting the Gradual? You talk about the necessity of going back to the very oldest of the Church’s traditions.” — Msgr. Francis P. Schmitt
What Happened To Chapel Veils At Mass?
“While it is not obligatory for women to wear mantillas, I personally think they’re a beautiful and elegant way to show reverence for Christ.” — Matt Fradd
(Live Interview) Cardinal Burke on the New Translation
“We had in the Church when I was growing up . . . there was a kind of special language we used in Church, and I was sorry to see it go . . . There wasn’t anything wrong with that. It was a language we used in talking to God.” — Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke
Nobody Can Answer My Question?
I have an important question, but nobody seems to care. It has to do with the famous: “When it falls on a Saturday or a Monday, the obligation to attend Mass is abrogated.”
1965 English Mass Demonstration “Sign Of Peace”
“During the boy-scout hand-shake (Sign of Peace), the lady with whom I shook hands accused me of trying to steal her bracelet.” — Msgr. Francis P. Schmitt, writing in 1965
Does Your Missal Obey Pope Paul VI?
“Gregorian Chant is apt to remain the singing voice of the Church for a good many years to come.” — Fr. Malone, writing in 1962.
Proud Father With Son & Daughter
Normally, I hate it when blogs become too personal, but I hope our readers will tolerate me sharing two (2) pictures of our children.
Choir Members’ Behavior In The Year 1596
On 24 December 1596, Nanino records that the singers missed a response of “Amen,” which they were supposed to make after the pope said the Gospel at Matins. But the books were marked so that the same thing would not happen the following year, as it might if they depended only on memory.