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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.”

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Veronica Moreno • Article Archive

Veronica Moreno is married to a teacher and homeschools five children. While at UCLA, she earned an undergraduate degree in Ethnomusicology and then went on to study special education at Cal State LA. She has been cantor at her local Catholic parish for over a decade.—Read full biography (with photographs).

Veronica Moreno · July 20, 2024

720,000 Views … and Counting!

In last Friday’s Eucharistic Conference, Corrinne May underscored that Silence is an integral and essential part in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

Veronica Moreno · July 2, 2024

We Were Where Peter Is

Our contributor and her family are greeted by Pope Francis on the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul. May their faithful prayers be heard.

Veronica Moreno · June 21, 2024

Jeff Was Our Choir Director

A choir member from Jeff’s choir reflects on singing for the long-term and expresses gratitude to the Ostrowski family.

Veronica Moreno · May 5, 2024

Time for Another RESUCITÓ, Canta Con Júbilo

Perhaps it is time to have another “Resucitó” for our Spanish-speaking Catholics…

Veronica Moreno · May 5, 2024

Es tiempo para otro RESUCITÓ, Canta Con Júbilo

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!

Veronica Moreno · April 22, 2024

¡Anuncio! • “Nuevo Himnario en Español”

Todavía no hemos escogido un título para nuestra colección.

Veronica Moreno · November 18, 2023

What We See Under the Big Top

For several years, due to the large number of Catholics who attend Mass at this parish, all celebrations have been held in a parking lot under a tent.

Veronica Moreno · May 13, 2023

Terrific Pentecost Hymn You’ve Not Heard Before!

Certainly the most beautiful capital “Q” I’ve ever seen!

Veronica Moreno · January 2, 2023

“Sacred Time” Framed on our Wall

According to Cardinal Ratzinger “man is woven into the fabric of the universe. Time is first of all a cosmic phenomenon. Man lives with the stars.”

Veronica Moreno · December 18, 2022

Young Boys Who “Play” Mass

A mother describes her son’s love for the Mass. He memorizes and recruits friends to “play Mass.” We are a people of hope.

Veronica Moreno · November 16, 2022

“A Mother’s New Missal” • Part 1

A mother and her children open the 2022 edition of the “Campion Missal” and find it more compact and very beautiful. Initial impressions include new images, a golden ribbon, and a newly-textured cover.

Veronica Moreno · July 27, 2022

Church Music Jobs • “March 2023” Installment

Know of additional church music job openings? Please share them!

Veronica Moreno · October 25, 2021

“Mom, Does This Mean We Can’t Go To Our Mass Anymore?”

We’re still reeling from what “Traditionis Custodes” will mean for the life we’ve built.

Veronica Moreno · March 17, 2021

Homeschooling & Consecration To Saint Joseph

The life I lead is not glamorous—nor do I feel like I am making a ‘big difference’ most days…

Veronica Moreno · November 7, 2020

(Installment #12) “Catholic Hymnals” • Veronica Moreno

A Catholic homeschooler shares her preparations for hymn study for the upcoming Advent season. She presents pieces from deep in the Brébeuf Hymnal, one from fond memories at her Catholic school, and closes with bells intoning the “Angelus”.

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    PDF Download • “Funeral Procession”
    From a mediæval Book of Hours, I was sent this glorious depiction of a Roman Catholic funeral procession by Simon Bening (d. 1561). The image resolution is extremely high. I’m not sure I know of a more beautiful illustration of a mediæval church. And I love how the servers are wearing red and pink cassocks!
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    Simplified Accomp. • Schubert’s “Ave Maria.”
    Sometimes the organist must simultaneously serve as the CANTOR. (Those who work in the field of church music know exactly what I’m talking about.) One of our contributors composed this simplified keyboard accompaniment for Franz Schubert’s “Ave Maria,” a piece which is frequently requested for Catholic funerals and weddings. In terms of the discussion about whether that piece is too theatrical (‘operatic’) for use in Church, I will leave that discussion to others. All I know is, many church musicians out there will appreciate this simplified version.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    “Reminder” — Month of April (2026)
    On a daily basis, I speak to people who don’t realize we publish a free newsletter (although they’ve followed our blog for years). We have no endowment, no major donors, no savings, and refuse to run annoying ads. As a result, our mailing list is crucial to our survival. It couldn’t be easier to subscribe! Just scroll to the bottom of any blog article and enter your email address.
    —Jeff Ostrowski

Quick Thoughts

    PDF Download • “Anima Christi”
    I received a request for an organ accompaniment I created way back in 2007 for the “Anima Christi” Gregorian Chant. You can download this PDF file which has the score in plainsong followed by a keyboard accompaniment. Many melodies have been paired with “Anima Christi” over the centuries, but this is—perhaps—the most common one.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    PDF • “Liturgical Law” (467 Pages)
    On Good Friday during the middle ages, the pope privately recited THE ENTIRE PSALTER. If you don’t believe me, see for yourself by reading this passage by Dom Charles Augustine Bachofen (d. 1943). His famous book—called “Liturgical Law: A Handbook Of The Roman Liturgy”—was published by the Benjamin Herder Book Company, which was the American arm (operating out of St. Louis, Missouri) of one of the world’s most significant Catholic publishers. Dom Charles Augustine Bachofen was born in Switzerland but spent his career between the Benedictine monasteries at Conception (Missouri) and Mount Angel (Oregon). His 1931 masterpiece, Liturgical Law can be downloaded as a PDF file … 467 pages!
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    “Gregorian Chant Quiz” • 24 March 2026
    How well do you know your Gregorian hymns? Do you recognize the tune inserted into the bass line on this score? For many years, we sang the entire Mass in Gregorian chant—and I mean everything. As a result, it would be difficult to find a Gregorian hymn I don’t recognize instantly. Only decades later did I realize (with sadness) that this skill cannot be ‘monetized’… This particular melody is used for a very famous Gregorian hymn, printed in the LIBER USUALIS. Do you recognize it? Send me an email with the correct words, and I promise to tell everybody I meet about your prowess!
    —Jeff Ostrowski

Random Quote

“Saint Pius X restored to the faithful the two essential means of participation: communion and chant. Unfortunately, owing to prevailing ideas and circumstances, there was a tendency (it still persists) to separate the two, and one consequence of the increase of communions has been the desertion of high Mass; a distinction has grown up between communion Mass (anomalous term) and sung Mass, as if the two were incompatible.”

— Lancelot Capel Sheppard (22 Jan 1955)

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