Pope Saint Paul VI (3 April 1969): “Although the text of the Roman Gradual—at least that which concerns the singing—has not been changed, the Entrance antiphons and Communions antiphons have been revised for Masses without singing.”
“Great importance is to be attached to the teaching and practice of music in seminaries, in the novitiates and houses of study of religious of both sexes, and also in other Catholic institutions and schools. To impart this instruction, teachers are to be carefully trained and put in charge of the teaching of sacred music.”
A pastoral letter from Most Reverend Anthony Fisher OP, Bishop of Paramatta.
“Every hour of worship should represent at least two hours of structured preparation at a time and place apart from the congregation.”
Inspiration for enkindling a love of the Mass in the next generation from a booklet over 50 years old.
Our little choir usually psalm tones the Offertory. Until now.
Is selling raffle tickets a form of almsgiving? Or is it more like begging? Or is it just playing a game?
Dies Irae, Day of Wrath, a 13th century hymn that just won’t die.
A booklet for Compline, 95% finished, ready for Holy Week.
You need to have even just a little bit of understanding to help you love something. You can’t love what you don’t know.
Free download, a hymnbook from 1952, the organ edition, simplified Latin propers, English hymns, especially one for St Patrick for Monday!
Renewing the adventure of exploring Gregorian chant by making recordings.
A Gregorian chant workbook for kids (there’s one for adults too).
Kids singing Gregorian chant with puppets. Don’t worry, it’s a non-liturgical setting.
Thank you internet! Browsing Swiss libraries of medieval manuscripts from home. Life doesn’t get much better than this.
Would you like to help people make the connection between the Latin and the English translations?
