Ordo Missæ from “People’s Mass Book” (1964)
Two words come to mind: inexplicable and bizarre.
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 Solemn Pontifical Mass will be offered in Philadelphia on September 14, 2017
What does the Incarnation have to do with the Communion Procession? A great deal.
We church musicians are called to be more childlike than other musicians.
“At that time, Jesus spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves as just, and despised others…”
The cardinal was informed by ICEL: “There is no doubt that Father Brannan knows his Latin and Greek; but does he know English?”
Including a magnificent hymn for two voices (“Rex Sempiterne”) appropriate throughout the entire liturgical year.
“…and Who didst wonderfully foreshow the perfect adoption of Thy children by a voice coming down in a shining cloud…”
There are a few things I would like to point out in defense of their old choral approach.
Catholics with disabilities have a right to participate in the sacraments as fully as other members of the local ecclesial community.
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The election of Pope Leo XIV has been exciting, and we’re filled with hope for our apostolate’s future!
But we’re under pressure to transfer our website to a “subscription model.”
We don’t want to do that. We believe our website should remain free to all.
Our president has written the following letter:
President’s Message (dated 30 May 2025)
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