The Eternal, Not the Contemporary
Arvo Pärt speaks words of wisdom about why the music of some composers never gets old and why old texts are always young.
Articles
Sacred Music of Nicholas Wilton & Paintings of Fra Angelica (Lovely Video)
“My intention in writing sacred choral music is firstly for the adoration of God and the veneration and glorification of Our Blessed Lady …” — Nicholas Wilton
Palm Sunday Passion Booklet – Free Download
Free Passion Booklet for Palm Sunday.
1970s Theology Has Affected The Celebration Of Mass
“The first task of all specially designated ministers is to serve the assembly. Their conscious and deliberate target is to help the assembly bring itself to life…” — Fr. Eugene Walsh
Painting of St. Catherine of Siena Part II
See the “reveal” of the finished painting.
“Father Bugnini has only one interest: press ahead and finish.” — Cardinal Antonelli, 1967
“Paul VI … declared that he had been hurt by certain arbitrary liturgical experiments and pained by a certain tendency to de-sacralize the liturgy.” — Cardinal Antonelli (19 April 1967)
Steering Wedding Dates away from Advent & Lent
Embracing the Spirit of the Liturgical Calendar
Peter Kwasniewski: Sacred Choral Works
This book collects twenty years’ worth of choral compositions for the Catholic liturgy.
Church music need not sound “Catholic” says drafter of USCCB guidelines
The author calls people who appreciate Gregorian chant “conservative” and those who don’t “liberal.” Are such labels really helpful?
Homily: 1st Sunday of Lent (Year A)
“‘At the acceptable time I have listened to you, and helped you on the day of salvation.’ Behold, now is the acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” -2 Cor 6:2
It’s impossible to please everyone so do what is right and just.
Liturgical advice from Tony Soprano???
Seven Theses for the Evaluation of Music
Let us listen consistently to the greatest works in music and make them the exemplars, the teachers, the inspirations and consolations of our interior life as aesthetic beings.
Misereris omnium | Ash Wednesday Introit
Few parishes are willing to sing Gregorian Introits for the Entrance Procession, but it is SIGNIFICANT that the very first Introit of Lent sings of God’s infinite MERCY.
The Essence of Lent
“Rend Your Hearts, Not Your Garments”
Let Me Lent You Some Advice
Remember your own spiritual health during Lent.