Why is a Raven Like a Writing Desk?
“To the historian their decisions are disgusting nonsense that people of my kind want simply to ignore.” — Fr. Adrian Fortescue (1919)
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.”
“To the historian their decisions are disgusting nonsense that people of my kind want simply to ignore.” — Fr. Adrian Fortescue (1919)
Relevant Reflections from “Sacramentum Caritatis.”
“…pour forth Thy mercy upon us, to take away from us those things which our conscience feareth…”
One musical advantage for the priest celebrating the Ordinary Form is that he can play an active role leading the music, yet still celebrate Mass.
If your priest requires the congregation sing the “Alleluia,” there’s a nice way to do this.
Reflections from Dr. Jennifer Donelson at Sacra Liturgia UK
“O God, Who dost chiefly manifest Thy power in forbearance and mercy…”
What did the saints say about celebrating the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass facing East?
Like all the books we release, this extremely rare hymnal was previously unavailable until we scanned and uploaded it.
Father told me that he felt extremely awkward standing in the sanctuary for two minutes while the congregation did nothing but look at him.
How can we renew the liturgy with charity? We shouldn’t seek to win arguments on the liturgy.
The Bishop of Little Rock has sent a letter (14 July 2016) forbidding his priests to celebrate Mass “ad orientem.”
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