Solesmes Monastery & Latin Accents
I suspect that in a long melisma it’s hard to know “where you are”…
“If we do not love those whom we see, how can we love God, Whom we do not see?” Bishop Fulton J. Sheen
I suspect that in a long melisma it’s hard to know “where you are”…
A generous reader sent me copies of this extremely rare book.
Considering the great gift Mother Teresa had been to the world, I had to wonder why her sisters chose something as dubious as “Shepherd Me, O God” to be sung at her funeral?
“I cannot understand why a private family can be made worldwide agent for the official prayers of the Church.” —Dr. Jerry Galipeau
Some EF communities will celebrate the “External Solemnity” of Corpus Christi today.
100 pieces of Gregorian chant to carry around in your pocket, with English translations.
Cardinal Sarah has committed an “unforgivable sin” in the opinion of progressive liturgists.
“I encourage you to make music at the highest levels possible in your parishes. Our people deserve it and our God is worthy of the highest forms of praise.” — John Romeri
It seems many wish to include Mass VIII in their program booklets.
Reflection of Msgr. Guido Marini, Papal Master of Ceremonies, on receiving communion on the tongue and while kneeling.
“To refer to the priest as ‘presider’ surely does damage to his priestly identity.” — Rev. Richard Cipolla
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We’re under tremendous pressure to transfer our website to a “subscription model.”
We don’t want to do this. We believe our website should remain free to all. It’s annoying to have to search for login credentials (e.g. if you’re away from your desk).
Our president has written the following letter:
* Thirteen Men & Coins (Holy Thursday Appeal)
Traditionally on Holy Thursday, the priest washed the feet of thirteen men. Theologians held various opinions regarding whom the “13th man” represented. Before the liturgical changes of Pope Pius XII (which changed the number from thirteen to twelve), the priest washed each man’s feet, kissed his foot, and gave him a coin.
This “coin” business seems providential—inasmuch as our appeal begins on Holy Thursday this year.
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