The continuity and vulnerability of the Novus Ordo
There is great continuity between the Traditional Latin Mass and the Novus Ordo. In light of Pope Francis’ “Desiderio desideravi” and “Traditionis custodes” this deserves a closer look.
“What earlier generations held as sacred, remains sacred and great for us too…” Pope Benedict XVI (7 July 2007)
Richard J. Clark is the Director of Music of the Archdiocese of Boston and the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. He is also Chapel Organist (Saint Mary’s Chapel) at Boston College. His compositions have been performed worldwide.—Read full biography (with photographs).
There is great continuity between the Traditional Latin Mass and the Novus Ordo. In light of Pope Francis’ “Desiderio desideravi” and “Traditionis custodes” this deserves a closer look.
This will be sung at the Basilica of Saint John Lateran, Rome and at the Basilica of Saint Francis Assisi.
The small efforts we make become the mustard seed that transforms a life forever. The seed you plant may convert one soul or many.
Download scores and listen to demos for the Announcement of Easter and Moveable Feasts (Epiphany Proclamation)
A popular work often performed in concert, when sung within Mass, it offers boundless transcendence.
PODCAST! — The Boston Cathedral Singers’ album From the Bell Tower was featured on “Sounds from the Spires” on SIRIUS XM 129 Radio, The Catholic Channel.
Four singers at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross sought artistic refuge in the Cathedral bell tower where its bells toll each day. The new album features new music by Kevin Allen and Richard J. Clark
Adherence to Roman Catholic doctrine in song is hardly unreasonable. It is imperative. It is the right thing to do.
Olbash holds the distinction of being the Director of Music of two seminaries: Saint John’s Seminary, Boston, and Pope Saint John XXIII National Seminary in Weston, Massachusetts.
Forced abstinence from the Eucharist in 2020 heightened for many the appreciation of the sacraments that one can take for granted.
Maestro Kennerley underscores the myriad salutary benefits of music education for children and that of a community that sings together.
A documentary on the work of Paul Jerberg — one of the most important voices on sacred music in the Church today
The following free downloads in English and Spanish contain dates for 2021 in the score.
A beacon of light in a dark time, the Saint Paul’s Choir of Men and Boys presents “Starry Night: Christmas in Harvard Square”
Updated music protocols in the Archdiocese of Boston include multiple layers of protection: masks, ventilation, distance, time.
Indispensable and accessible: these antiphons possess sublime elegance that grace the Novus Ordo Mass with simple, yet proper reverence and solemnity.
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“Hymns, Psalms, and Spiritual Canticles”—the most influential post-conciliar hymnal—was never distributed by any large publisher!
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Solemn Vespers with Exposition and Benediction during the “Year of the Eucharist”
There is an illusion of permanence in the Church. We are changing often and changing right now.
Best practices and a new antiphon project from the Archdiocese of Detroit
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