The Purpose of Art
Considerations from Tolstoy
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.”
Burning CDs may seem old-fashioned, but many people still rely on their CD players. All the shortcuts, plus a free recording of Audi Benigne Conditor.
The real purpose of a Roman Catholic funeral is not what most people think.
Along the “via pulchritudinis” (the way of beauty) they will come to know Him Who is Beauty itself.
“Now this is eternal life: That they may know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.”
The weekly school Mass may be the only Mass some students ever attend.
A very cool promotion video of the Schola Cantorum of the London Oratory School
I told Cardinal Burke that is was a blessing for us to sing for the Mass and assured him of our prayers.
The OF can enrich the EF, but not the way Fr. Stravinskas describes.
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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)
Time's up