Angelus Bells and the Raspberry Pi
Setting a computer up to do something useful, bringing together a credit card sized computer and some midi samples.
Why remember gruesome things
The Roman Martyrology is a book of brief eulogies arranged for daily reading. Also great for expectant parents choosing names.
Mental Prayer through Hymns
The big misunderstanding about mental prayer illuminated by two different hymns and what you can do about it.
Epiphany Proclamation
It is solemnly made known, dearest brethren that, just as we through the bounteous mercy of God, have rejoiced in the Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ, likewise should we proclaim the joy of the Resurrection of this same Saviour.
Have you heard of St Clelia?
A young foundress who continues to sing with her congregations around the world and how this underlines the power of the liturgy.
How a Priest Saved Thousands in WW2
A movie I have been meaning to see for years and now heartily endorse.
Chore wars and maintaining motivation
Setting up choir folders would have to rank 50XP and 30 gold pieces with a 50% chance of battling a carnivorous ring binder to gain a rare fragment of an illuminated manuscript.
Guinea Pigs and the Old Sequence for All Souls Day
Dies Irae – day of wrath and day of mourning. Our pets’ passing provided a poignant reminder of our mortality.
How to do Marian Hymns
Listen to a young group drawing together many different styles of sacred music into new collection.
New CD by the Sistine Chapel Choir
Watch for more about the first ever commercial recording from the Sistine Chapel.
Praise to the Holiest
The seven stanzas of amazingness by Blessed Cardinal Newman with three tunes to choose from.
How many tunes should we use?
Including a brief survey of tunes for Benediction hymns from a few of the hymnbooks on my bookshelf.
Coming to Church on Time
Sunday is not exactly a day of rest—I’m sure many people working in Sacred Music would heartily agree!
Mind, Senses and Recorded Music
A little pop psychology for your weekend.
Practising from back to front
Something of a duet of the Communion Antiphon for the 16th Sunday after Pentecost—part of preparing for Mass
Sacraments and family
God is amazing. Families are amazing. God working in families is amazing.
Three part motet for the Assumption by Ravanello
A little counterpoint gem with ramblings on solfege.
Teaching chant to your children
Just a little each day. As Confucius says: “It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.”
Why it’s great to be Catholic
The thing that stands out is the enormous breadth of the Church Universal. Through all times, all places, all languages this Mystical Body of Christ is alive and drawing men to God. What other religious tradition can even come close?
Warm ups
Starting off choir practice with a game or two. Then a prayer before choir practice.