Important Message To Fathers
“Kids don’t remember this…”
Articles
(Installment #6) “Catholic Hymnals” • Jeff Ostrowski
How to avoid that sickening feeling when you realize nobody—and I mean nobody—in the congregation knows the hymn you picked!
“Homily for the 14th Sunday after Pentecost” (EF) • Father Valentine Young, OFM
“If worry did any good, I would advise you to do it—but it is wasted time and energy.”
Sir Richard Terry: Hymns, Congregational Singing, and Avoiding “Violence” to the Elders
Terry was forced to resign from the Cathedral in 1924, partially due to his “inconsistent approach to congregational singing at the Cathedral.”
(Installment #5) “Catholic Hymnals” • Dr. Gregory Hamilton
The word “hymn” is one of the earliest music words in all languages…
“That Image” from World War II • Further Questions
When I look more closely, I notice some very tiny (“itsy bitsy”) hand missals held by the soldiers…
(Installment #4) “Catholic Hymnals” • Charles Weaver
On how tunes change over time, with a reflection on the sacred duty of hymn editors.
Holy Mass During World War II • (9 April 1944)
German troops included in American Easter Sunday Mass via loud-speaker.
PDF Download • “Communion Antiphon” (with organ accompaniment)
An exciting new project gives me great hope for the “musical future” of the Catholic Church!
“Homily — 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A” • Father Valentine Young, OFM
“Examining the life of Jesus, we discover that He acted differently in different circumstances.”
(Installment #3) “Catholic Hymnals” • Keven Smith
Top 10 Features • “An Ideal Extraordinary Form Hymnal”
Bishop Sheen on Sanctifying the Moment
Wise words from Sheen’s book, “Lift Up Your Heart”
“Resplendent Beyond Reckoning” • Sherborne Missal (1399AD)
As the Isaac Jogues Missal would do 650 years later, this Missal provides pictures of the priest during the Canon!
(Installment #2) “Catholic Hymnals” • Veronica Brandt
“For every hymn which is unequivocally denounced as ‘schmaltzy’ expect to find someone for whom that hymn is what sustained them through a particularly bleak time.”
Video Excerpt • “Fastest Organ Pedals I’ve Ever Seen!”
I’m jealous of anyone who can play the organ pedals so fast!
Josef Hofmann • “Pianist Par Excellence”
Anton Rubinstein, who hated child prodigies, called Josef Hofmann “the greatest musical genius the world has ever known.”
(Installment #1) “Catholic Hymnals” • Patrick Torsell
Five tips for rousing, inspiring hymn playing!
“Homily — 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A” • Father Valentine Young, OFM
“Catholic teaching says we should pray for people who die. If we were sure they were in heaven, that wouldn’t be necessary—so let’s be consistent in our teaching.”
Quick Vocal Tip: Be Breathy, but Briefly
You’ll never meet a serious choral singer who strives for a breathy sound. But a little breathiness in warmups and personal practice can work wonders.
Huge Discovery! (Not a Joke) • Re: “Gradual Antiphons vs. Missal Antiphons”
Last night I discovered something I never knew—so I immediately telephoned a priest to verify this.