The Final Message of the Synod on the Family
The official broadcast from the Vatican.
Articles
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.
VIDEO • Wandering Around During The Sign Of Peace
I don’t know how you feel, but being hugged by unknown people on the basis that they sit next to me is not really the best experience in the world…
VIDEO • A New Mass For A New Era
“Our Archconfraternity is truly grateful to Maestro Aurelio Porfiri for the gift of this marvelous Mass which he has composed.” —Domenico Rotella
“Music Of An Altogether Profane And Worldy Character Is Unworthy For Church” —Bugnini
“The principles of sacredness and dignity which distinguish church music, in regard to its singing and its musical instruments, should remain intact.” —Cardinal Lercaro (1966)
VIDEO • Light And Darkness
Including exclusive interviews with Fr. Corrado Maggioni and Rodolfo Papa.
The Society for Catholic Liturgy
Two Contributions from CCW Bloggers
The Miracle of Mozart (and Friends)
Modern evidence that “modern” music may not be so “great” as the moderns would like you to think.
Pope Pius XII’s First Communion Day
“Pope Pius XII was, in his own way, perhaps the boldest innovator among the Popes of the twentieth century.”
VIDEO • I Am An Elitist
These elite are people who—by means of tireless effort—try to create good art for the benefit of everyone.