Solesmes Monastery & Latin Accents
I suspect that in a long melisma it’s hard to know “where you are”…
Articles
Video • “Three Approaches To A Catholic Hymn”
Including a special version of the “Tantum Ergo” by Fr. Adrian Fortescue.
Musical Green Eggs and Ham
Considering the great gift Mother Teresa had been to the world, I had to wonder why her sisters chose something as dubious as “Shepherd Me, O God” to be sung at her funeral?
Video • Disrespect For God’s House
Is Consecration by the words of Institution “de fide” ??
PDF Download • “A Manual For Church Musicians” (1964) — 130 pages
A generous reader sent me copies of this extremely rare book.
USCCB: “Revised Grail Psalter” Will Be Revised Again
“I cannot understand why a private family can be made worldwide agent for the official prayers of the Church.” —Dr. Jerry Galipeau
Musical Resources • 2nd Sunday after Pentecost (Extraordinary Form)
Some EF communities will celebrate the “External Solemnity” of Corpus Christi today.
Message From A “Traditional” Priest
“Believe me we had some long offices back in those days.”
A hymnal in e-book format
100 pieces of Gregorian chant to carry around in your pocket, with English translations.
On This Day . . . In 1944
Soldiers attending Mass during World War II.
Eerie Silence After Cardinal Sarah’s Testimony
Cardinal Sarah has committed an “unforgivable sin” in the opinion of progressive liturgists.
Dancing on the Edge with Truth and Beauty
“I encourage you to make music at the highest levels possible in your parishes. Our people deserve it and our God is worthy of the highest forms of praise.” — John Romeri
Order of Worship • “Mass VIII” — High Resolution Images
It seems many wish to include Mass VIII in their program booklets.
Papal Master of Ceremonies on receiving Communion
Reflection of Msgr. Guido Marini, Papal Master of Ceremonies, on receiving communion on the tongue and while kneeling.
Sacra Liturgia 2015 — Update IV
“To refer to the priest as ‘presider’ surely does damage to his priestly identity.” — Rev. Richard Cipolla
