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.”
ÉRASE UNA LUNA DE INVIERNO (2014). El Padre Friel comparte un villancico compuesto por San Juan de Brébeuf, patrono de CCWatershed. En el himno, el padre de Brébeuf utiliza conceptos tradicionales de la religión Huron para transmitir la historia del Nacimiento de Cristo. Esta es “inculturación” en su sentido más verdadero y más saludable.
The Huron Carol of St. Jean de Brébeuf
Let’s not minimize the role of the psalms in the mass to the Responsorial! Plus a FREE download of the Epiphany Communion antiphon.
Today’s installment is from the first Mass of Christmas.
We will NOT be singing “Frosty The Snowman” for Offertory!
This myth shows great ignorance of ancient (Roman Catholic) manuscripts!
Beginning with Christmas, we celebrate a new era…
It might just be my imagination, but isn’t the John Lennon’s “So this is Christmas” the same as that Alleluia?
Your Christmas present from Corpus Christi Watershed!
Did you know the entire Roman Gradual was set to English texts in 1984?
My teacher and inspiration…
The most progressive pope imaginable who’s given the Church a new direction? Are they aware of this letter?
A Reverse Concept?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer … Hark! The Herald Angels Sing … Jingle Bells … White Christmas … and more!
Christmas draws nigh!
