Advent Meditation
As we turn the corner to Advent, we might draw some inspiration from Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
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As we turn the corner to Advent, we might draw some inspiration from Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

Including scores, audio files, and organ accompaniments.

“Because you don’t need to wait weeks and weeks to receive your orders…”

Some weren’t happy with Bill Murray’s opinions on the Latin Mass, and a certain editor—in his zeal to refute—made an egregious error.
Msgr. Andrew Wadsworth gives details on what ICEL is doing now that the Roman Missal project has been completed.
Bishop Conley proposes celebration “ad orientem” for the season of Advent.

Looking at books of Christmas carols, some out of print, some available right now.

Including the rubrics for Sung Masses and a special English translation.

“…a church which preserves the memories of my own profession: The Church of St. Cecilia.”

Including a special PDF download of the “Asperges Me” you’ll want to obtain immediately!

Today’s installment is a rare image of the “Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary” — but it’s not the “Presentation” you might guess…

The ancient and beautiful practice of chanting readings at Mass has largely disappeared in the Ordinary Form. What happened?

“English Psalm-Tone Propers for the Ordinary Form of the Mass” is now available in print!

EWTN interview (7 November 2014) discussing ectopic pregnancies and much more.

“While most worshipers were stumbling through the Introit or Collect, a few fluent in Latin would be loudly racing through the prayers.”
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