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.”
Something special happens when your Pope intones a chant and everyone sings with full hearts. Neurons, neurotransmitters, and hormones work together to bind people together. This is why sacred music transforms hearts!
Veronica shares a children’s book about the Conclave. Let’s all chant the Veni Creator!
Last week, a major bombshell was dropped with regard to two major publishing companies of Catholic hymnals.
“For twenty years I sang in the front of a Novus Ordo parish despite wanting to sing in the back.” —Veronica Moreno
A choir member visits the FSSP in Normandy, France and is overjoyed to hear the full choir raining down chant and polyphony throughout the Church building. She recommends Sunday Mass if you’re on pilgrimage.
As the congregation sings their part, the choir “enhances” them with polyphony. This is genius!
It’s been downloaded more than 4,000 times, so it seems useful.
Veronica Moreno shares a ‘quick thought’ regarding the topic of the sacred liturgy.
Rehearsal videos are included—and they’re pretty fantastic!
A musical setting for “An Alphabet of Right-doing” (as Monsignor Knox famously called it).
In last Friday’s Eucharistic Conference, Corrinne May underscored that Silence is an integral and essential part in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
Our contributor and her family are greeted by Pope Francis on the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul. May their faithful prayers be heard.
A choir member from Jeff’s choir reflects on singing for the long-term and expresses gratitude to the Ostrowski family.
Perhaps it is time to have another “Resucitó” for our Spanish-speaking Catholics…
Quizá podemos tener más de un “Resucitó”. Compartimos una canción pascual con un refrán hermoso y versos como este: “Brille tu lámpara, brille con fuerza tu llama / Cesen tus lágrimas al contemplar su mirada.” ¡No se la pierdan!
