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.”
A homeschooling mother teaches a hymn and a chant to her children, in the hopes that they “stick” in their hearts forevermore. The hymn is “O Sacred Heart” and the chant is “Ave Verum Corpus”.
A mother remembers the time she was chosen to “crown Mary” and describes organizing a “May Crowning” for her family during the pandemic.
A mother recounts her son’s yearning for a return to Holy Communion and she reflects on our absolute necessity for the Sacrifice of the Holy Mass.
a mother and musician looks to Our Lady of Ransom for succor.
See for yourself. On the left is the letter from 2020; on the right is a blog from 2016.
My own growth as a musician for the Liturgy has culminated in my pastor allowing me to sing the Propers in English: the realization of a decade-long dream.
Cardinal Dolan at Mass
Christendom College will offer free organ lessons and $500 in tuition reduction for a student starting in the Fall of 2020.
Christendom College offers up to $4500 in tuition reduction and free voice lessons for students starting in the Fall of 2020.
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As we navigate through this season, the secular world bombards us with decorated Christmas trees, “holiday music” on every station, and house after house drenched in festive lights…
I can’t always recognize a hymn tune by its name, especially when the Missalette only provides lyrics. Please don’t judge me; that’s the honest truth.
This routine has taken years to establish.
In this way, we keep the faith alive at the kitchen table and at the altar.
