Taking the easy way out, relatively speaking
Starting a collection of easier propers for the Extraordinary Form. A pair of Alleluias and two Offertory antiphons to start the ball rolling.
Articles
In This Regard, The EF Cannot Compare To The OF
If you’re searching for “Cum vénerit Paráclitus,” you might want to check the *D* section…
Bill Belichick and the Liturgy
Bill Belichick, Gisele, Darelle Revis, and the Roman Rite.
Resources • 4th Sunday after Easter (1962 Missal)
The Communion can be written “Dum venerit” or “Cum venerit”—both are correct.
Twelve (12) PDF Guides To Pronouncing Latin
Fr. Carlo Rossini’s is probably the best, but 11 more are also provided.
Liturgy Gone Wild
What do progressive liturgists truly want?
Pastoral Plan (Part 1 of 2)
The Pastoral Plan of the Archdiocese of Atlanta was released recently. How can we implement the plan to a parish music program?
Rare Video • Richard Nixon Meets With Pope Paul VI
Footage taken by John Ehrlichman a 1970s “home video reel.”
Liturgical Silence—But Not What You Think!
When I was young, I would have tried to argue.
Music That Hurts
“Was it not jealousy for the honor of thy house that consumed me? Was it not uttered against thee, the reproach I bore?”
PDF Download • “The Parish Hymnal” (1957)
“The origins of some are not known due to the long and nearly untraceable popular usage they have enjoyed.” —Gregorian Institute
Brave Schola Director Posts “Live” Recording • Part 2
We’re having a lot of fun…is that bad?
PDF Download • “Hymns Of The Roman Liturgy” (Rev. Joseph Connelly, 1955)
“These samples from Connelly make less sense in English than the Latin originals would to a North Korean.” —Msgr. Francis P. Schmitt
St. Thomas Choir School, NYC
Perhaps if we invested in better music in our parishes the Good New would be spread more effectively.
A Criticism & Good News
Another Look at Fr. Weber’s “The Proper of the Mass”