The Paradox of Liturgical Reform Amidst Human Suffering
Following the rubrics or enacting the GIRM is not the ends. It is a means towards which we find immediacy with God in prayer and therefore healing for humanity.
Important Resources for Liturgical Reform (1 of 7)
Some mainstream resources are geared towards maximizing market share; there are a number of others, perhaps lesser known that have the words of St. Pius X and “Sacrosanctum Concilium” in mind.
The Necessity of Interior Prayer for Directors, Composers, and Publishers
Are we bringing forth treasures? Are we cultivating these treasures or do we leave them in the back of the storeroom?
“The Celebration of the Liturgy is the most important act of evangelization.”
“Easy feelings and superficial affections do not, in the long run nourish the life of the believer; we need solid food of the word of God and the Eucharist, which have been from the beginning the only solid and substantial nourishment of the Christian.” — Goffredo Boselli
Basic Steps To Improve Music At Your Parish — Part 3
Turn off the microphones. This can be a challenge when many parishes and even some cathedrals are enamored of carpeting – to say nothing of seat cushions!
Introductory Rites: Madness or Preparation?
In some cases, the Introductory Rites are among the most misunderstood and mangled part of the mass.
Unified Repertoire | Piano, Guitar, and Organ Accompaniments for the ICEL Chants
If the ICEL chants (or another Gregorian setting) are used at all the masses in a parish, it develops unity. It also helps a parish refrain from being multiple communities under the same roof.
Should We Sing Patriotic Hymns at Mass?
I love patriotic hymns. But should we sing them at mass?
The Thoughts of His Heart
It is striking to even consider that Jesus has his own “thoughts” or “designs” within his own Heart.
Archbishop Sample’s Letter on Sacred Music (5 of 8)
The biggest problem in Roman Catholic liturgical music is the prevailing misunderstanding of its very purpose.
Pope Saint John Paul II on Gregorian Chant
As Gregorian Chant was arguably “dead” during much of his pontificate, Pope Saint John Paul II’s strong words on Gregorian Chant are therefore quite notable.
Rebellion in the Liturgy
Here is a truth of human nature: When we can’t have something we want it. When something is forced upon us, we often reject it.
Mass in Honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Star of the Sea
Michael Olbash’s “Mass in Honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Star of the Sea” demonstrates the mandate of Pope Saint Pius X that music for the liturgy be Sacred, Beautiful, and Universal.
Mass in Honor of Pope Saint John Paul II on “Sounds from the Spires” and the Youth-Based Chant Movement
On air discussion with Dr. Jennifer Pascual, Director of Music at St. Patrick’s Cathedral – the youth-propelled chant movement, the new economic model of publishing, and how these are reshaping the liturgical landscape…and broadcast of the “Mass in Honor of Pope Saint John Paul II”.
United in the Eucharist — Conservative, Liberal, or Universal?
These questions are nonsense of course and we are beyond all of this.