“O Come, O Come Emmanuel” • Original Setting in Latin for Two Voices
Many centuries ago, this was a “trope” (poetic extension) for a Responsory.
16 November 2021 • So Valuable!
If people only knew about this this website, they would be amazed. It is called the “snippets” index, and I could not live without it. We’ve tried everything we can think of to let people know about it—and we’ll keep trying—but even some of our most faithful readers don’t realize that hidden treasure!
Fabulous Repertoire For Tiny Choirs!
During November, our parish sings hymns to Christ the King, All Saints, and the Faithful Departed.
“For The Souls In Purgatory” • A Catholic Hymn
The month of November is dedicated to the souls in Purgatory.
11 November 2021 • “Iste Confessor” Hymn
The brief little SATB piece, O Pater Sancte (PDF), has been requested by many. The full title is O Pater Sancte, Mitis Atque Pie (“Father most holy, gracious and forgiving”). The melody occurs many times in the The Saint Jean de Brébeuf Hymnal—including on page 724 with a fabulous translation by Monsignor Knox. The tune […]
Cardinal Cupich Responds To Our Article!
Cardinal Antonelli: “I have the impression that much has been conceded to the Protestant mentality, especially in matters regarding the sacraments.”
Missa “My Little Pony” by Dan Schutte • Its Pedigree
A USCCB statement: singing psalms at Mass “may create problems” … ?
PDF Download • “Four Easy Pieces” (Smaller Choirs)
Including more information about the “Pope Pius XII Hymnal.”
Cardinal Cupich Publicly Demands Greater Use Of Latin & Gregorian Chant At Chicago Masses
No sane person would claim that tunes by Marty Haugen, David Haas, or Rory Cooney constitute polyphony.
A Deaf Composer? A Deaf Conductor?
When I’m sick with a cold, my hearing becomes clogged and I can’t hear properly—which is a choirmaster’s worst nightmare.
“Hymnals Compared” • with PDF files!
Mr. Daniel Craig, an accountant, comes from a musical family. His sister is a nun, and his brother is currently a seminarian. He has put together a detailed comparison of fifteen traditional Catholic hymnals. Many PDF files are included. Click here to view the article.
Not A Parody! • “The Global Warming Hymn” (2021)
“We pray for the animals here in our midst | who cannot defend their own right to exist.”
“Breathtaking Beauty” • Hymn for Christ the King
John Newton—who wrote “Amazing Grace”—was a slave trader, but ended up being caught and made a slave himself!
Incorrect Statement (July 2021) by Pope Francis
Early in his pontificate, Pope Francis insisted that others correct him “when he gets off course…”
22 October 2021 • “Sad & Unnecessary”
The USCCB has completely deleted a section of their website which (before they deleted it) contained helpful resources for the classical Roman Rite. Something cool they had included (before they deleted it) was a link to the new prefaces, approved by Pope Francis on 25 March 2020. Will this madness never end?