Pope Saint Paul VI (3 April 1969): “Although the text of the Roman Gradual—at least that which concerns the singing—has not been changed, the Entrance antiphons and Communions antiphons have been revised for Masses without singing.”
Encouraging solemnity in a public space in Australia is no mean feat, but there are well known traditions which give the framework which elevates the simple, heartfelt speeches into a moving tribute to our fallen service men and women.
The recording of the Introit “Jubilate Deo” was created by Jeff Ostrowski—hope it helps!
Would that our church and school budgets reflect this profound importance, our praise of God would be greater, our churches fuller, and our relationship with the Lord and each other deeper.
I’ve always believed it’s a mistake to have all-women alto sections and all-men tenor sections.
Here’s your chance to meet Fr. John Berg, FSSP Superior General, who’s coming all the way from Switzerland.
Let’s take a stroll down Memory Lane, shall we?
If I were to use English settings of the Propers of the Mass, this would be my go-to book!
Musicians are naturally attracted to beautiful things; and a beautiful chant book encourages singers to make use of the book.
1300 criminals were present for Benediction.
A version for the organist composed by Canon Jules Van Nuffel (1883-1953)
I’d like to produce my own version, setting all six verses to different harmonizations.
“She told the male students that careers in music are only good for mothers who desire to make some extra cash.”
The Next Big Thing Is Here
We have the treasury of sacred music to steer us. We have computers to help adapt scores to suit our choirs. And now we have an excellent resource which provides ready made adaptations of the Propers.
Including a lovely Easter piece from the middle ages called “Vita sanctorum.”
