More on Angelus Bells
More bells – enormous bells from Cologne Cathedral, bells from the country in southern France and bells from Ohio.
Recordings for A New Book of Old Hymns
A little book of Gregorian chant hymns for the every occasion, with a collection of recordings for those unfamiliar with chant notation. Now more than a decade since the first edition and still going strong.
Save the Merit, Save the World
Lenten discipline : St Philip Neri says “to love to be unknown”; Gandalf says “Keep it secret, keep it safe.”
Jesus Played Marbles
A picture book painting an historical picture of Jesus’ hidden life with the boys known in the Bible as His brothers while providing the evidence supporting the Catholic teaching of the perpetual virginity of Our Lady. And how to play marbles in a friendly way.
Make a Digital Piano Sound Like an Organ
Nothing beats a real pipe organ, but you may be able to put together a respectable substitute that you can lug into a church in a few bags.
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.
