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
Articles
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
Order of Worship • “Mass VIII” — High Resolution Images
It seems many wish to include Mass VIII in their program booklets.
Sacra Liturgia 2015 — Update II
Fourteen (14) practical ideas for how a priest might transform his celebration of the Ordinary Form
Finding A Liturgical Context
A very important article recently appeared in the Adoremus Bulletin.
Sacra Liturgia 2015 — Update III
“Sacrosanctum Concilium” must not be read in isolation. It should, rather, be read in the light of the liturgical movement that preceded it and the liturgical documents that followed it.
“Lauda Sion” • Rehearsal Video With Translation By Saint Robert Southwell, Jesuit Martyr
Many of the big publishing companies skip the Corpus Christi Sequence—they literally leave it blank.
GIA Publications: “Painful Blessing Of A New Sensitivity”
I really don’t “get” the lyrics in Catholic hymnals by the major publishers.
Easy 3 part motet for the Sacred Heart of Jesus
A short 20th century motet by Fr Tom Luby, MSC with practice audio recordings.
Sacra Liturgia 2015 — Update I
Cardinal Sarah reveals the instructions he received from Pope Francis upon his appointment as Prefect of the CDW.
Sacra Liturgia USA 2015 — New York City
Look for updates throughout the coming week.
The Key for Singing an OF Mass for the EF Musician
It’s almost 5 years since the new translation came out, but some EF musicians still haven’t caught up. Here are some pointers for the musician who has been hiding under a musical rock for a decade.
Musical Resources • Trinity Sunday (1962 Missal)
The last time we sing “Vidi Aquam” is Pentecost Sunday; now we go back to “Asperges Me.”
Are We Humble Enough To Open The Door And Walk In?
Anyone who knew him expected no less. But it was extraordinary to witness.