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Pope Saint Paul VI (3 April 1969): “Although the text of the Roman Gradual—at least that which concerns the singing—has not been changed, the Entrance antiphons and Communions antiphons have been revised for Masses without singing.”

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Articles

Andrew R. Motyka · April 30, 2014

OF with an EF Priest

Why the EF seems to have all the good celebrants.

Richard J. Clark · April 27, 2014

Mass in Honor of Pope Saint John Paul II

FREE DOWNLOAD of the complete score AND recordings.

Fr. David Friel · April 27, 2014

The Mercy of God Makes Saints

Unmasking the Media’s Mythical Divide Between Popes

Guest Author · April 27, 2014

Homily: 2nd Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy)

I’m happy that people want to gain the plenary indulgence on Divine Mercy Sunday. But remember, you can also gain it on other occasions.

Jeff Ostrowski · April 25, 2014

Thirteen (13) Organ Accompaniments to “Missa de Angelis” (Mass VIII)

Free PDF downloads for “Mass of the Angels” organ accompaniments • Henri Potiron (1950), Achille Bragers (1937), Dr. Eugene Lapierre (1946), Franz Xaver Mathias (1906), Dr. Peter Wagner (1905), Monsignor Leo P. Manzetti (1906), Julius Bas (1906), and more+

Richard J. Clark · April 25, 2014

PREVIEW – Mass in Honor of Pope Saint John Paul II

Preview of the “Mass in Honor of Pope Saint John Paul II” Listen to the Gloria!

Guest Author · April 25, 2014

The Thoughtful Theologian reflects on the canonisations of 27 April 2014

God is Truth Itself, and so faith transcends reason, and elevates it without contradicting it.

Dr. Peter Kwasniewski · April 24, 2014

“Soft Source of Calm Tranquillity”: The Quiet Mass

A poem set to music by Handel perfectly captures the feelings one has at a quiet low Mass. Here I try to say why this form of the Mass is so special and valuable.

Corpus Christi Watershed · April 23, 2014

VIDEO • Explaining the St. Isaac Jogues Illuminated Missal, Lectionary, & Gradual

Approved by the USCCB — 2014 Imprimatur from Bishop Slattery of Tulsa.

Jeff Ostrowski · April 22, 2014

More unites us than divides us!

Musicians tend to be very “picky” people who don’t get along with one another.

Guest Author · April 21, 2014

Francis Thompson (1859 – 1907): Catholic, Addict, Poet

The intellect of the world has been corrupted. Francis Thompson is the antidote.

Fr. David Friel · April 20, 2014

Book Review: Killing Jesus

Was It Worth the Read?

Jeff Ostrowski · April 18, 2014

Proclaim the Passion in a “Theatrical” Manner?

Scripture at Mass is an act of worship: it is not purely didactic, nor is it a make-believe drama that we must re-enact with emotion.

Richard J. Clark · April 18, 2014

Christ, the Wounded Healer

What role does suffering have in our lives and in our work?

Fr. David Friel · April 17, 2014

A Priest’s Litany of Thanksgiving

A Preparation for the Celebration of Holy Thursday

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President’s Corner

    PDF Download • “Eb Organ Postlude”
    Gustav Adolf Merkel (d. 1885) was a German organist, teacher, and composer. Although a Lutheran himself, he held the appointment at the (Roman Catholic) Cathedral of Dresden from 1864 until his death. You can download his Organ Postlude in E-Flat, which I like very much. He has an interesting way of marking the pedal notes. What do you think?
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    Music List • (Palm Sunday, 2026)
    Readers have expressed interest in seeing the ORDER OF MUSIC I created for Palm Sunday—a.k.a. “Dominica in palmis de Passione Domini”—which is 29 March 2026. Please feel free to download it as a PDF file if such a thing interests you. The OFFERTORY (Impropérium exspectávit cor meum) is quite moving. Even though the COMMUNION ANTIPHON is relatively simple, the Fauxbourdon makes it sound outstanding.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    Easter • Would You Sing This Hymn?
    He who examines Laudes Dei: a hymnal for Catholic congregations (St. Louis, 1894) will discover this pairing of a hymn for Easter. For the record, this isn’t the only Catholic hymn book to marry that text and melody; e.g. Saint Mark’s Hymnal for Use in the Roman Catholic Church in the United States (Peoria, 1910) does the same thing. Sometimes an unexpected pairing—chosen with sensitivity—can be superb, forcing singers to experience the text in a ‘fresh’ and wonderful way. On the other hand, we sometimes encounter something I’ve called “PERNICIOUS HYMN PAIRINGS.” If you find the subject in intriguing, feel free to peruse an article I published in May of 2023. As always, my email inbox is open if you have a bone to pick with my take.
    —Jeff Ostrowski

Quick Thoughts

    “Gregorian Chant Quiz” • 24 March 2026
    How well do you know your Gregorian hymns? Do you recognize the tune inserted into the bass line on this score? For many years, we sang the entire Mass in Gregorian chant—and I mean everything. As a result, it would be difficult to find a Gregorian hymn I don’t recognize instantly. Only decades later did I realize (with sadness) that this skill cannot be ‘monetized’… This particular melody is used for a very famous Gregorian hymn, printed in the LIBER USUALIS. Do you recognize it? Send me an email with the correct words, and I promise to tell everybody I meet about your prowess!
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    PDF Download • “Ubi Caritas” (SATB)
    I remember singing “Ubi Cáritas” by Maurice Duruflé at the conservatory. I was deeply moved by it. However, some feel Duruflé’s version isn’t suitable for small choirs since it’s written for 6 voices and the bass tessitura is quite low. That’s why I was absolutely thrilled to discover this “Ubi cáritas” (SATB) for smaller choirs by Énemond Moreau, who studied with OSCAR DEPUYDT (d. 1925), an orphan who became a towering figure of Catholic music. Depuydt’s students include: Flor Peeters (d. 1986); Monsignor Jules Van Nuffel (d. 1953); Arthur Meulemans (d. 1966); Monsignor Jules Vyverman (d. 1989); and Gustaaf Nees (d. 1965). Rehearsal videos for each individual voice await you at #19705. When I came across the astonishing English translation for “Ubi Cáritas” by Monsignor Ronald Knox—matching the Latin’s meter—I decided to add those lyrics as an option (for churches which have banned Latin). My wife and I made this recording to give you some idea how it sounds.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    PDF Download • “Holy, Holy, Holy”
    For vigil Masses on Saturday (a.k.a. “anticipated” Masses) we use this simpler setting of the “Holy, Holy, Holy” by Monsignor Jules Vyverman (d. 1989), a Belgian priest, organist, composer, and music educator who ultimately succeeded another ‘Jules’ (CANON JULES VAN NUFFEL) as director of the Lemmensinstituut in Belgium. Although I could be wrong, my understanding is that the LEMMENSINSTITUUT eventually merged with “Catholic University of Leuven” (originally founded in 1425). That’s the university Fulton J. Sheen attended.
    —Jeff Ostrowski

Random Quote

A priest celebrating the Mass “ad orientem” is no more turning his back on the people than a teacher leading her students in the “Pledge of Allegiance” is slighting them by turning her back on them and facing the flag with them.

— Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone (6 April 2025)

Recent Posts

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  • “Priest Saying Mass” • Medieval Illumination

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