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Articles

Jeff Ostrowski · January 17, 2016

The Pope Who Had … A Child?

Then the Pope declared that it was the motet’s words—not its melody—which annoyed him.

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Veronica Brandt · January 16, 2016

Why remember gruesome things

The Roman Martyrology is a book of brief eulogies arranged for daily reading. Also great for expectant parents choosing names.

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Richard J. Clark · January 15, 2016

The American Boychoir Redefines the Choral Experience

Please pray for all who educate our children through music!

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Jeff Ostrowski · January 14, 2016

Staggering Canonic Setting • “Gloria” from Mass III

By the French Roman Catholic composer, Raphaël Mercier (d. 1953).

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Andrew Leung · January 13, 2016

Fun Video • Classical Music Mashup

This is what happen when you play multiple classical pieces together.

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Corpus Christi Watershed · January 12, 2016

“Savior of EWTN” According To Raymond Arroyo

“Karol Cardinal Wojtyla asked me hundreds of questions. We became friends. I have a cherished place for him in my heart.” —Bishop Gracida

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Jeff Ostrowski · January 11, 2016

Ludwig Passini: “Canons in the Church of St. Peter”

Their garments resemble the “winter” cappa magna.

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Jeff Ostrowski · January 11, 2016

Gregory Ceurvorst Harmonizing The Chabanel Psalms

I saw something cool on YouTube.

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Fr. David Friel · January 10, 2016

Whose Responsibility Is It To Establish New EF Communities?

We must respect the vision of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

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Jeff Ostrowski · January 9, 2016

Musical Resources • Feast of the Holy Family (Extraordinary Form)

“O Lord Jesus Christ, who—in the days of thy sub­jec­tion to Mary and Joseph—didst consecrate home life by ineffable acts of virtue…”

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Jeff Ostrowski · January 9, 2016

Letter To The FSSP Choir In Los Angeles

There’s something less scary you can do to help build up God’s Kingdom.

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Jeff Ostrowski · January 9, 2016

VIDEO • Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen & William F. Buckley

In 1971, Sheen appeared on “Firing Line” and spoke about St. Augustine.

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Richard J. Clark · January 8, 2016

Communion Antiphons for Lent • RCIA and Scripture

Propers for Lent and their relationship with RCIA and the scriptures

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Jeff Ostrowski · January 8, 2016

The Miraculous Rise Of The Traditional Latin Mass

A puzzling article appeared in the National Catholic Register by Msgr. Charles Pope.

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Andrew Leung · January 7, 2016

A Faithful Bishop

I am very thankful that I get to know Bishop Roger Foys of Covington, KY, who wrote a great letter and decree about the Mass back in 2011.

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President’s Corner

    Music List • “Ascension of the Lord”

    Readers have expressed interest in examining my “music list” for this coming Sunday.

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    —Jeff Ostrowski
    PDF Download • “For Pentecost Sunday”

    There’s a triple ‘allelúja’ and I just love the chord at the end of the 2nd iteration.

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    —Jeff Ostrowski
    PDF Download • “Organ Accompaniment”

    The following declaration will probably smack of “blowing my own horn.”

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    —Jeff Ostrowski

Quick Thoughts

    “Thee” + “Thou” + “Thine”
    Few musicians realize that various English translations of Sacred Scripture were granted formal approval by the USCCB and the Vatican for liturgical use in the United States of America. But don’t take my word for it! Here are four documents proving this, which you can examine with your own eyes. Some believe the words “Thine” and “Thou” and “Thee” were forbidden after Vatican II—but that’s incorrect. For example, they’re found in the English translation of the ‘Our Father’ at Mass. Moreover, the Revised Standard Version (Catholic Edition) mentioned in those four documents employs “Thine” and “Thou” and “Thee.” It was published with a FOREWORD by Westminster’s Roman Catholic Archbishop (John Cardinal Heenan).
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    “Reminder” — Month of May (2026)
    On a daily basis, I speak to people who don’t realize we publish a free newsletter (although they’ve followed our blog for years). We have no endowment, no major donors, no savings, and refuse to run annoying ads. As a result, our mailing list is crucial to our survival. It couldn’t be easier to subscribe! Just scroll to the bottom of any blog article and enter your email address.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    Simplified Version • “Canon in D” (Pachelbel)
    I published an article on 11 November 2023 called Wedding March For The Lazy Organist, which rather offhandedly made reference to a simplified version I created in 2007 for Pachelbel’s Canon. I often use it as a PROCESSIONAL for weddings and quinceañeras. Many organists say they “hate” Pachelbel’s Canon. But I love it. I think it’s bright and beautiful. I created that ‘simplified version’ for musicians coming to grips with playing the pipe organ. It can be downloaded as a free PDF if you visit Andrea Leal’s article dated 15 August 2022: Manuals Only: Organ Interludes Based on Plainsong. Specifically, it is page 84 in that collection—generously offered as a free PDF download. Johann Pachelbel (d. 1706) was a renowned German organist, violinist, teacher, and composer of over 500 works. A friend of Bach’s family, he taught Johann Christoph Bach (Sebastian Bach’s eldest brother) and lived in his house. Those who read Pachelbel’s biography will notice his connection to two German cities adopted as famous hymn tune names: EISENACH and ERFURT.
    —Jeff Ostrowski

Random Quote

“The choir shall henceforth sing or say no anthems of our Lady or other Saints, but only of our Lord, and then not in Latin; but choosing out the best and most sounding to Christian religion they shall turn the same into English, setting thereunto a plain and distinct note for every syllable one: they shall sing them and none other.”

— 1548 Edict of King Edward VI (a heretic) for Lincoln Cathedral

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