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What takes lasting root in liturgy are the things we discover for ourselves.
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Confusions about Inculturation
A false notion of inculturation has allowed for a vast profanation and paganization of Catholic life and worship.
Are We Getting Dumber?
In spite of all the progress our civilizations have made, the self-appointed “expert liturgists” are regressing.
Catholic Line Art, Black and White • Installment #57
Here is a “catalogue” which clearly lists the woodcuts made available so far.
Photographs • Cardinal Lercaro (Consilium President)
Cardinal Lercaro (President of the Consilium) must not be mixed up with Cardinal Larraona (Prefect of the Sacred Congregation of Rites).
Cardinal Lercaro: A Key Player In Liturgical Reform
“This booklet made quite a splash. Even Paul VI had to publicly defend Cardinal Lercaro.” — Aurelio Porfiri
VIDEO • Cardinal Burke Thoroughly Explains Catholic Teaching On Marriage
A 52-minute interview with Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke, Prefect of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura.
Fair-Weather Friends Of Good Liturgy & Pope Francis
The catastrophic scandals in our Church, especially those perpetrated by members of the hierarchy, are an opportunity for us to place all of our trust in God.
WEDDING MUSIC FOR A B
(A) Organ music for procession. (B) Introit = Ladies —- “Deus Israel” (C) Kyrie (Rene as Tenor) = 5294 • KYRIE “Iste Sanctus” Figure out how it will be sung… Normal is fine. (D) Gloria (Rene as Tenor) = 7709 • Viadana “Falsobordone Gloria” (E) ALLELUIA (Rene as Tenor) = 3524 • Guerrero “Alleluia” for […]
A New Book of Old Hymns 4th edition out now!
60 hymns, 92 pages. Get 25% off with code MATEY25 now through 22 September – good for all books on Lulu
Many Questions | Pope Saint John Paul II’s Letter to Artists (Part 2)
Saint John Paul stated: “The ‘beautiful’ was thus wedded to the ‘true’”. Is there a standard for what is beautiful?
Have We Lost Our Sensitivity to Music?
Educated people in the 19th century feared the influence of opera on moral character. We seem to have lost any sense of music’s power to corrupt us.
Positive Liturgical Fruits Of Vatican II: Second Part
I know people will attack me for saying this, but I’m against “concert Masses”—and I think that quote from “Sacrosanctum Concilium” backs me up.
Weak-Kneed Prayers or Religious Patrimony?
“How do we answer a question posed 30 years ago about learning prayers?” — Fr. Alan Guanella
Spectacular Video: Porfiri Conducts Requiem For Parents In China
“As you notice, they sing the whole concert—seventeen pieces—all by memory. They are really amazing.” — Aurelio Porfiri