A Myth That Needs To Die
“I never witnessed a Mass in the so-called Extraordinary Form that was done in 15 minutes.”
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New Choir Stalls for the Sistine Chapel Choir
The Sistine Chapel Choir sang beautifully at the Midnight Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica.
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Christmas and the Universal Role of Music
The birth of Christ recalls a specific time and place as does the music of Christmas. It is sacred music that has poured out into an increasingly secular world.
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Musical Resources • Christmas Midnight Mass (Extraordinary Form)
We won’t be singing “Frosty The Snowman” for Offertory!
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Video • Holy Mass in Hollywood, 1944
A video of the Christmas Solemn High Mass in Hollywood film, “Christmas Holiday”
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Sing Like the Angels
We can learn from the best choir, the Holy Angels!
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Pope Francis on Collaboration of the Lay Faithful
Remarks during the Ad Limina Visit of the German Bishops
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Epiphany Proclamation
It is solemnly made known, dearest brethren that, just as we through the bounteous mercy of God, have rejoiced in the Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ, likewise should we proclaim the joy of the Resurrection of this same Saviour.
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Podcast • Advent Communion Propers on “Sounds from the Spires”
There is such richness in the scriptures we sing in Advent. This is the kind of thing I find exciting! I am grateful to have discussed the propers with Dr. Pascual, Director of Music at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
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The “O Antiphons” Begin Tonight
Starting tonight, the “O Antiphons” are prayed at Vespers. A recording of James MacMillan’s “Veni, Veni, Emmanuel” is also included in this post.
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Sacred Vs. Secular • What Do You Think?
My performance leaves much to be desired, but you get the idea.
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An Antidote For Clericalism: Sung Vespers
The public singing of Vespers is an antidote to the kind of clericalism frequently condemned by Pope Francis.
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“Veni Veni Emmanuel” • Original Setting (Two Voices)
This famous Advent hymn was not written in the 1800s—it goes back at least to the 15th century.
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Benedict XVI Institute Seeks Executive Director
Are you an entrepreneur?
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Why Don’t Serious Catholics Address This?
If you want to test the USCCB policy, try this experiment.
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