Father John Paul Lewis • “Saint Francis of Assisi Parish in Oklahoma City”
The musical director is Dr. Alvez Barkoskie IV.
Articles
Yesterday’s Offertory • ‘Live’ by 2 Young Women
A large choir isn’t necessary to have dignified music at Mass.
The 1970s Liturgical Wasteland
“In a sense we need ‘disposable’ music, created to last not centuries, but weeks (or hours).” —Father Hovda
“Entrance Chant” • 5th Sunday of Lent
The Latin words are rendered so beautifully by Monsignor Knox.
“What is the Best Catholic Missal?” • Video Review by Catholic Family News
“I am shocked this isn’t more well known; this is really a spectacular work.” —Catholic Family News
Regarding “Pay-To-Pray” + Lectionary Errors
Many decisions, even those with monumental consequences, were made in secret.
Possible Error? • 4th Sunday of Lent
Because the post-conciliar liturgical reforms were done with such haste, we sometimes find errors.
PDF Download • “Gloria III” Organ Accompaniment
This is surely one of music history’s great ironies!
“From A Priest” • Reader Feedback (28 March 2025)
“I grew up in an Italian-American family.” —Feedback from a priest.
AI, Primary Things, & Our Parish Choir
Every Sunday, my family and I really want to attend no other Mass than the one the choir is singing at.
PDF Download • “Musical Booklet” (16 Pages) — Solemnity of the Annunciation: 25 March
A simple Mass for Cantor + Organist.
PDF Download • Palestrina “Alleluia” (SATB) for the Ordinary or Extraordinary Form
Last week, a major bombshell was dropped with regard to two major publishing companies of Catholic hymnals.
A Youth Revolution in Sacred Music
“I have a challenge for each of our readers.” —Dr. Lucas Tappan
“Opportunity of a Lifetime” • Don’t Miss This!
The vast majority of these women had never sung plainsong—but they’ve taken to it like a duck to water.
Reader Feedback • “Reform of the Reform”
“Throughout those 40+ years, I designed the music liturgy according to my sense of entertainment, failing to realise what it was supposed to be until much later.” —Chad H.