Sacra Liturgia 2015 — Update II
Fourteen (14) practical ideas for how a priest might transform his celebration of the Ordinary Form
“If we do not love those whom we see, how can we love God, Whom we do not see?” Bishop Fulton J. Sheen
Fourteen (14) practical ideas for how a priest might transform his celebration of the Ordinary Form
Many of the big publishing companies skip the Corpus Christi Sequence—they literally leave it blank.
I really don’t “get” the lyrics in Catholic hymnals by the major publishers.
A short 20th century motet by Fr Tom Luby, MSC with practice audio recordings.
Cardinal Sarah reveals the instructions he received from Pope Francis upon his appointment as Prefect of the CDW.
It’s almost 5 years since the new translation came out, but some EF musicians still haven’t caught up. Here are some pointers for the musician who has been hiding under a musical rock for a decade.
The last time we sing “Vidi Aquam” is Pentecost Sunday; now we go back to “Asperges Me.”
Anyone who knew him expected no less. But it was extraordinary to witness.
Fantastic photograph taken by our organist during Mass on Sunday…
Including rehearsal videos and special 13th-century hymn to the Most Holy Trinity.
“Once familiar features of the preconciliar rite are now as remote to us as some obscure aboriginal ritual.” —Msgr. McManus (1980)
For reasons I don’t fully understand, this chasuble was only worn once.
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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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