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On how tunes change over time, with a reflection on the sacred duty of hymn editors.
German troops included in American Easter Sunday Mass via loud-speaker.
An exciting new project gives me great hope for the “musical future” of the Catholic Church!
“Examining the life of Jesus, we discover that He acted differently in different circumstances.”
Top 10 Features • “An Ideal Extraordinary Form Hymnal”
Wise words from Sheen’s book, “Lift Up Your Heart”
As the Isaac Jogues Missal would do 650 years later, this Missal provides pictures of the priest during the Canon!
“For every hymn which is unequivocally denounced as ‘schmaltzy’ expect to find someone for whom that hymn is what sustained them through a particularly bleak time.”
I’m jealous of anyone who can play the organ pedals so fast!
Anton Rubinstein, who hated child prodigies, called Josef Hofmann “the greatest musical genius the world has ever known.”
Five tips for rousing, inspiring hymn playing!
“Catholic teaching says we should pray for people who die. If we were sure they were in heaven, that wouldn’t be necessary—so let’s be consistent in our teaching.”
You’ll never meet a serious choral singer who strives for a breathy sound. But a little breathiness in warmups and personal practice can work wonders.
Last night I discovered something I never knew—so I immediately telephoned a priest to verify this.
A homeschooling mother offers a few verses that inspire her during the dark times of teaching, when cooperation is lacking and patience must grow. Hang them on your walls to remind you of God’s good graces.
