“We Laughed It Off” • Archbishop of Portland on the Elimination of Latin from the Sacred Liturgy
“It seemed so far beyond the realm of the possible as to be ridiculous. So we laughed it off.” — Most Rev. Robert J. Dwyer (d. 1976)
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Is this what the new “Youth Mass” looks like?
“We had 14 singers in the loft—nearly all of them teenagers.”
Installment #3 • “Serious Problems with the Lectionary Translation”
“All ate a meal fit for heroes.” — Catholics in the pews deserve better than this!
Gospel Acclamation Verses … Nowhere Assigned?
This is quite puzzling to me. Can anyone assist?
False! • “Youthful” Music Attracts the Young
We often underestimate the spiritual hunger of our youth. But children and teenagers are drawn to beauty, truth, and transcendence.
“I Don’t Care Anymore!” • Lead by Loving Example
Pope Benedict XVI often spoke of teaching us better how to pray not by edict or decree but through loving example.
Installment #2 • “Serious Problems with the Lectionary Translation”
Special ‘favors’ or ‘permissions’ or ‘exceptions’ are given to various corporations while others are denied.
PDF Comparison Chart • “Serious Problems with the Lectionary Translation”
The responsorial psalms used in American Masses are—broadly speaking—pirated from the hard work of others.
Flor Peeters In A Weird Mood?
What do you think of the dissonance on the chord I colored with pink?
“Tell Me Lies; Tell Me Sweet Little Lies.” • Re: Post-Conciliar Lectionary Problems
Do you see how they shamelessly modified the original?
PDF Download • “Catholic Texts Transcend”
I first learned a now-favorite Catholic text surrounded by Lutherans.
PDF Download • “Jeff’s Mom Joins Our Fundraiser”
Earlier this year, my mother found out we desperately needed funds and were planning to run a fundraiser…
“Musicam Sacram” (5 March 1967) • Does It Apply?
During a 2012 job interview with a priest, I was asked…
Worship the Lord in Holy Attire
“Dressing with care and reverence for Mass is a sign—not just to God, but to others—of our awareness of the sacred.”
“How to Conduct 90 Vespers Services Each Year and Live to Tell the Tale.”
“I don’t claim to be an authority on any of the ideas set forth in the following narrative.” —Dr. Lucas Tappan