God or Nothing
I think we can slay the current and popular belief that by making the liturgy, and by extension liturgical music, “relevant” to people we will somehow bring them back to God.
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Major Problems with “Holy Family” Feast
This feast has been moved *four times* since it was created in 1893…but that’s not my problem.
Musical Resources • Holy Family (EF)
Communion anthem: “Jesus went down with them, and came to Nazareth and was subject to them.”
“Table Altar” vs. “High Altar” (Novus Ordo)
It’s incorrect to say new Churches must be constructed with table altars.
New Details on Dunwoodie Chant Conference
“Gregorian Chant in Pastoral Ministry and Religious Education” — March 10 & 11, 2017
A Majestic Christmas Hymn That Isn’t Difficult
“Here lies He in the manger, alleluia, Who reigns without end, alleluia, alleluia.”
Mary was one of the strongest women to ever walk planet Earth.
“Meek,” “mild,” “humble,” and “lowly” are mistaken for submission and weakness. Only a person of great strength could possess such qualities.
Brave Schola Director Posts “Live” Recording…
A snippet caught by a generous alto at Candle-lit Mass in Hollywood.
The longest 54 seconds in a Missa Cantata
Directing music for a Sung Mass can be terrifying. Here’s a tip to help you avoid one trap.
A Christmas Carol
Keep the flame of the true Christmas spirit burning brightly and carol to your heart’s content.
“The Journey of the Magi”
Originally, the star was shown above the tiled roof of the stable.
Proof Good People Still Exist
Several singers shown here helped record the Watershed polyphonic rehearsal videos.
Christmas • When Jackie Gleason Broke Character (Updated)
I forgot something important…
“Immense in the form of God, tiny in the form of a slave”
“Christmas is thus the feast of the loving humility of God….” — Pope Francis