A Culture Obsessed With Sensationalism
It’s bizarre that both conductor and pianist were too lazy to discuss things like tempi beforehand.
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What Do We Think Of Cell Phones At Mass?
I have noticed a certain tendency at EF Masses which causes me concern. Please allow me to “think out loud” and let me know your thoughts, as well.
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At Mass This Sunday …
The priest intoned the Gloria … a truly magnificent effect!
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How Bad Was It?
Someday, my children might ask: “Do you remember the first ICEL translation of the Roman Missal?”
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Details About Sung Masses In “The Old Days”
“During a High Mass, the Choir will begin the Graduale etc. while the Priest recites the Epistle.” — St. Gregory Hymnal (1941)
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Concerning Proofreading And Capitalization
Some editors believe in their hearts there is only one “correct” way
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The Secret “Mora Vocis” of the Vatican Edition
Here are seven (7) videos explaining how to sing according to the rhythm of the Editio Vaticana (Vatican Edition) created by Abbot Pothier at the request of Pope Pius X.
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Does The Vatican II Lectionary Distort Scripture?
“I have noticed that when the present Lectionary occasionally proposes a ‘Shorter Form’ for one of the Gospel readings, the lines edited are something Our Lord said that comfortable people would rather He had not said.” — Fr. George W. Rutler
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Jimmy Stewart … and Church Music Regulations?
“Whenever school children must be placed in the choir loft at High Mass, the Boys may sing but the Girls must keep silent, unless the whole congregation takes part in the singing.” — Diocese of Pittsburgh Regulations (1931)
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Bishop Carroll and Vernacular in the Liturgy c. 1787
“In this country either for want of books or inability to read, the great part of our congregations must be utterly ignorant of the meaning and sense of the publick offices of the Church.” — Archbishop of Baltimore (1787)
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Alfons Cardinal Stickler, Peritus during Vatican II
When a certain bishop stood up at Vatican II and expressed concern that “the entire Mass might be held in the language of the people,” the entire hall burst into uproarious laughter.
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Six Girls In High School … Sensational New CD!
“Stella Splendens” features unaccompanied sacred vocal music sung by six ladies in high school.
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Beautiful Vestments Vs. Ugly Vestments
Has anyone else noticed this?
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Replacing the Entrance Chant With A Hymn Or Song?
This short video might annoy your friends … yet it just might get us thinking!
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Why Some Older Priests Hate Liturgy
“Impelled by the weightiest of reasons, we are fully determined to restore Latin to its position of honor.” — Blessed John XXIII (22 February 1962)
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