Are you Praying the Mass?
An old and holy priest talks about prayer and the liturgy.
Articles
Something That Would Fix So Much … But Nobody Mentions It
Is this “tacit” approval really “imaginary” approval?
Dorothy Sayers and the Lost Tools of Learning
We will never inspire a new generation of great Catholic musicians, so sorely needed at this time, if we don’t open their eyes to the “Lost Tools of Learning Music” and point them to the One to Whose praises we hope to sing for ever in the Heavenly Jerusalem.
“Credo for Two Voices” • Gustaaf Nees (d. 1965)
This simple setting of Gregorian Credo IV uses organ, men’s voices, and women’s voices.
Musical Resources • 1st Sunday of Lent (EF)
“We solemnly offer the sacrifice at the beginning of Lent, O Lord…”
Canon Van Nuffel’s Setting Of Smoke Rising
“Smoke rises from the Mountain of Doom. The hour grows late, and Gandalf the Grey rides to Isengard seeking my counsel.”
Repetition in the Roman Missal
A Literary Approach in an Adoremus Bulletin Article
Save the Merit, Save the World
Lenten discipline : St Philip Neri says “to love to be unknown”; Gandalf says “Keep it secret, keep it safe.”
Minimal Standards at Weddings and Funerals
It is easier to capitulate than to educate.
Motet • “Verbum Supernum” by Fr. Carlo Rossini
This SATB setting can be used during any liturgical season and has “O Salutaris Hostia” as one of its verses.
Three Common Misconceptions about Chant
If we can solve these 3 misunderstandings, people can fall in love with chant easier!
“Audi Benigne Conditor” • Gregorian Hymn For Lent
The text is by St. Gregory the Great, who was Pope from 590-604.
Decapitation of an Innocent Meadowlark
Do we remember that people in the pews often lack our musical background?
Chorister Vocal Pedagogy
I hope this might serve as a foundation for your future work with young singers in your parish.
Francisco Guerrero • “Hymn To The Sacred Trinity” (SATB with Plainsong)
Are you up for a special hymn challenge?