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?
Articles
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 • Light And Darkness
Including exclusive interviews with Fr. Corrado Maggioni and Rodolfo Papa.
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)
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.
Aurelio Porfiri: Excerpt from “Corpus Domini” Oratorio
Are modern church musicians still composing oratorios? Yes!
Pope Francis Allows A Flock Of Children To Dance Around Him
Is it appropriate for a pope to let kids dance around him in such a crazy fashion?
Andrew Leung | Sacred Musician
There is a bond forged by those struggling to create beauty and pray the scriptures through sacred melody.
Interview From Rome • Cardinal Burke: “What Happens To The First Union?”
Cardinal Burke describes how the Catholic Church can protect both parties involved in a marriage.