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.
Articles
“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.
Coolest Liturgical Image Of All Time?
Fantastic photograph taken by our organist during Mass on Sunday…
Polyphony (3 voices) by Morales with Hymn (2 voices) for the Holy Trinity
Including rehearsal videos and special 13th-century hymn to the Most Holy Trinity.
Collaboration Between Artists
Catholic artists need to work together more often.
Where Have All The Organists Gone?
What will you do to keep the art of organ playing alive?
You Will Want To Print This Liturgical Article
“Once familiar features of the preconciliar rite are now as remote to us as some obscure aboriginal ritual.” —Msgr. McManus (1980)
Flashback • Pope Benedict XVI (Pentecost 2008)
For reasons I don’t fully understand, this chasuble was only worn once.