“Theology of Worship” • Msgr. Robert Skeris (1998)
Mother Angelica asks Monsignor Skeris why liturgical music must be sacred.
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“Reform of the Reform” • Is It Dead or Alive?
In spite of what some claim, the “Reform of the Reform” isn’t dead.
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PDF Download • Common Texts for the Gospel Acclamation (“Alleluia”)
For many years, this situation embarrassed me.
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“The Sad State of Liturgical Music in the Catholic Church” • Thomas G. McFaul (2002)
“Nothing in pop music ever sounded quite as loathsome as what is played and sung in the church today.” —Thomas G. McFaul
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“Register Today!” • Sacred Music Symposium 2025
A generous benefactor has agreed to cover 50% of the tuition for those who register before a certain date.
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The New Lectionary & “Voice of God” Hymns
The sale of indulgenced prayers is immoral. Someday they’ll have to make restitution for this.
Monsignor Ronald Knox—His Actual Voice!—Speaks of Saint John Henry Newman (1948)
It is beyond fascinating to hear his actual voice.
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“Win or Lose, a Fight Worth Fighting!” • (Email Received from a Priest)
We owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to Jeffrey Tucker, who prevented a non-Christian company from securing a monopoly on the (mandatory) English psalm translation!
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PDF Download • “Communion Refrain” (Polyphony) for Three Voices — with Psalm 117
This injunction from Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen is crucial for artists.
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PDF Download • “Psalm Comparison Chart”
This PDF chart will be of interest to Catholic musicians!
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PDF Download • “Entrance Chant” for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)
I would argue we must renew our good resolution and stand firm.
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Jesuit Recruitment Video (1950s)
It’s difficult to understand why some modern-day Jesuits have not been reprimanded by their superiors.
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“Jeff, Your Assertions Are False and Misleading”
“This is a false assertion: one I’ve never heard, read about, or heard organ builders discuss.” —Kyle H.
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Richard Nixon • “Federal Aid for Parochial Schools”
Colson claims Nixon signed an ‘executive order’ giving federal money to Roman Catholic schools.
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Can Marian Hymns Be Sung During the Offertory?
My colleague, Corrinne May, has published an article for the “Totus Tuus” apostolate.
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