Jungmann’s Remarkable Statement About The Mass Propers In 1964
In essence, Jungmann is saying, “I’ve decided that each Mass has a theme, and if the ancient Propers don’t match it, they’ve been wrong for 1600 years.”
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Lulu Coupons Save You Money!
A most amazing thing! These coupon codes can be applied to your entire order!
Celebrating Parish Weddings
New Rubrics for Use of the Gloria
Browsing Illuminated Manuscripts in Switzerland
Thank you internet! Browsing Swiss libraries of medieval manuscripts from home. Life doesn’t get much better than this.
Disparagement Is Not Helping the Cause of Liturgical Reform
Disparagement is not catechesis. It is destructive. If we are to catechize and evangelize, we must put God first, not our own preferences. Meanwhile, we must catechize and strive for the ideal.
On Singing the Passion Gospel for Palm Sunday
This Lent, consider singing the most important Gospel reading of the year. “Free PDF Download Included!”
Poverty, Self-Denial, and Peace – Part II
How do we learn the art of self-denial? In small steps that prepare us for the ultimate step: surrendering our soul to the Lord at death.
Whence Came The New Eucharistic Prayers?
When the three new Canons were published, the Consilium sent the conferences a letter (dated 2 June 1968) “to assist catechesis on the anaphoras of the Mass.”
1965 Ordo Missae … In Spanish!
Kyle, one of our readers, sent us this fascinating liturgical artifact.
Catholic Line Art, Black and White • Installment #50
I will be releasing hundreds of these B/W religious line art drawings for free and instant download. These beautiful Catholic “woodcuts” were done with magnificent skill. “Download Free Traditional Catholic Clipart”
Mp3 Audio: “Why Do I Use My Paper, Ink, And Pen”
The fact that this recording was created by one person will astound you. The fact that it’s offered to you free of charge is even better!
“Polls Ye Shall Always Have With You”
When was the last time you saw the music of today’s popular Catholic composers treated in a serious way?
The Heresy of Formlessness
How have I not read Martin Mosebach’s book before now?
Youth in Favor of Sacred Music
Not a Negligible Niche
Changing the Culture: Progress, Not Perfection
Musicians and liturgists are something of a perfectionist lot. We often berate ourselves for lack of perfection and are highly critical when liturgy falls short of rubrics or expectations.