Praise to the Holiest
The seven stanzas of amazingness by Blessed Cardinal Newman with three tunes to choose from.
Articles
Fr. David Friel & Pope Francis
A friend kindly sent me these photos…
Papal Liturgies – Day 4 & 5 of the Papal Visit
2 Papal Masses in New York and Philadelphia.
My New Assignment—Part 1
Please pray for me as I continue to discern my vocation to the priesthood.
Musical Resources • 18th Sunday after Pentecost (Extraordinary Form)
“In thy tender mercy, guide aright, we beseech thee, O Lord, our hearts…”
Getting the most from your choir: Passion
Passion … is a tremendous engine for achieving the very best results.
Joan Brudieu • Simple Kyrie (Revised)
When people ask how to begin teaching polyphony, I show them this.
Papal Liturgies – Day 3 of the Papal Visit
Pope Francis celebrated Solemn Vespers at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC.
Interesting Video About The Latin Mass (Massachusetts)
I believe Fr. Robert Fromageot was professor of Gregorian chant at the FSSP seminary.
The Art of Breathing
If there are only two concepts you are able to instill in a child in the early stages regarding breathing, they would be 1) fill and empty the stomach with air just like a balloon (don’t use the chest) and 2) keep the shoulders down and relaxed.
Papal Liturgies – Day 2 of the Papal Visit
Some highlights of the papal liturgies on the second day of Pope Francis’s visit
A Serious Problem That Needs To Be Addressed
The accusation by this lady really hurt me; but I’m not sure why…
Transposed Mode • This Sunday’s Communion
One could also use a Mode VII psalm tone to “solve” the problem … but that just sounds wrong.
A Striking Approach To Performing Gregorian Chant
A commenter had posted, “Their metrical chant is a revelation!” That piqued my curiosity.
A Missal for the Ordinariate
Concrete gestures that enter hearts and stir consciences are essential, inspiring in everyone that inner conversion that is the prerequisite for all ecumenical progress. — Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI