Only the Lover Sings
The South Philly Tradition of the Wedding Serenade
Articles
Letter on Sacred Music to Parishioners
An article that may serve to guide those of us searching for the words to speak to our parishioners, choir members, and also clergy.
The Use and Abuse of the “Via Media”
Everyone likes to think themselves at the golden mean between two extremes. The problem is, this often becomes a substitute for real thinking, and prevents us from striving for the best.
Feast of Saint John Paul II
See today’s Collect: Saint John Paul II leads us to Christ.
The Passing Of Helen Hull Hitchcock
Helen was a rare person. She cared deeply about others.
Cardinal Pell: “I’ve Never Seen Pope Francis Irritated!”
An Australian speaking Italian! Very cool to hear.
Jacqueline Kennedy & The Roman Catholic Liturgy
Kennedy had no regrets about refusing to take the blood-stained suit off.
Revitalizing Our Missionary Spirit
Celebrating Saint Isaac Jogues & Companions
The Final Message of the Synod on the Family
The official broadcast from the Vatican.
George Cardinal Pell, The Inimitable
“One father said to me, about the earlier document, that he wouldn’t want his young adult children to read it, because they’d be confused.” —Cardinal Pell
The Death of a Parish | A Promise of New Life?
One of the most painful spiritual experiences many Catholics suffer is the closure of their parish.
An Exciting Concert In Rome! — 19 October 2014
Aurelio Porfiri (Composer), Luigi Ciuffa (Conductor), Gianluca Libertucci (Organist)
In Defense of the Organ Postlude
Is the organ postlude after Mass a loud distraction that stands in the way of making one’s thanksgiving? Or is it a wholly fitting conclusion to an act of public divine worship?
Weddings: Some Practical Advice – The End and the New Beginning
The rest of the Wedding liturgy, and some miscellaneous advice.
Catholic Line Art, Black and White • Installment #59
Today’s installment gives an alternate version to Purification image we’ve already released.