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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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Jeff Ostrowski · March 8, 2024

Ronald Reagan: “My Greatest Dread”

Excerpt (60 seconds) from an interview done in 1985 by the “Reader’s Digest” magazine.

Jeff Ostrowski · March 7, 2024

Paul Inwood: It’s a “Miracle” (his word) the Traditional Latin Mass Still Exists

How dare I broach such a subject?

Guest Author · March 6, 2024

Saint Paul’s Choir School • “My Reflections”

Saint Paul’s Choir School is the only all boys Catholic choir school in the nation.

Corpus Christi Watershed · March 5, 2024

(5 March 2024) • Interview with Diana Corliss

In this interview, Diana speaks about (among other things) the “Colorado Sacred Music Conference.”

Corpus Christi Watershed · March 4, 2024

PDF Downloads • “Contemporary Sacred Music”

Readers often send us their compositions. Today, we’d like to share some!

Jeff Ostrowski · March 4, 2024

“The Christian Can Only Be an Optimist!”

From a classic interview with Father Robert Skeris on EWTN.

Jeff Ostrowski · March 2, 2024

“The Most Captivating Chorale” • (J. S. Bach)

“The mocking reed, and cruell ſpear, Their hate, his love diſplay.”

Jeff Ostrowski · March 1, 2024

“Stabat Mater” • Jeff Attempts to Sing All the Voices

A gorgeous, luscious, contemporary setting by Gustaaf Nees (d. 1965).

Jeff Ostrowski · February 29, 2024

Relics of Father Brébeuf Touring the United States!

“They are the relics of the love of God which alone triumphs in the death of martyrs,” exclaimed Father Ragueneau.

Jeff Ostrowski · February 28, 2024

“Palestrina500” • Sacred Heart Parish (Michigan)

Jean Calvin (d. 1564) famously detested sacred music. Ironically, Jonathan Bading—a convert from Calvinism!—has become one of the Church’s “leading lights” when it comes to authentic church music.

Jeff Ostrowski · February 28, 2024

PDF Download • “Two-Voice Polyphony For Lent”

Found in a special choral collection by Maria von Trapp.

Keven Smith · February 20, 2024

Choir Doesn’t Sound “Musical” Enough? Here’s What May Be MiSSSing

How a simple technique called “SSS” can bring out the elegance of any phrase.

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Jeff Ostrowski · February 16, 2024

PDF Download • “For the Season of Lent” (SATB)

It even sounds great with four (4) singers: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass!

Jeff Ostrowski · February 15, 2024

Josquin Des Prez Was A Vandal • (Not Kidding)

Also included: the day my life changed forever.

Corpus Christi Watershed · February 13, 2024

PDF Download • “Jesuit Martyrs of North America” (Stained Glass Window) — High Resolution

From “American Martyrs Catholic Church” in Manhattan Beach, California.

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President’s Corner

    “Music List” • 28th in Ordinary Time (Year C)
    Readers have expressed interest in perusing the ORDER OF MUSIC I’ve prepared for 12 October 2025, which is the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C). If such a thing interests you, feel free to download it as a PDF file. As always, the Responsorial Psalm, Gospel Acclamation, and Mass Propers for this Sunday are conveniently stored at the dazzling feasts website alongside the official texts in Latin.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    PDF Download • “Offertory” for this Sunday
    This coming Sunday, 12 October 2025, is the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C). Its OFFERTORY ANTIPHON (PDF) is gorgeous, and comes from the book of Esther, as did the ENTRANCE CHANT last Sunday. Depending on a variety of factors, various hand-missals (all with Imprimatur) translate this passage differently. For instance, “príncipis” can be rendered: King; Prince; Lion; or Fierce lord. None is “more correct” than another. It depends on what each translator wants to emphasize and which source text is chosen. All these pieces of plainsong are conveniently stored at the blue-ribbon feasts website.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    Why A “Fugue” Here?
    I believe I know why this plainsong harmonizer created a tiny fugue as the INTRODUCTION to his accompaniment. Take a look (PDF example) and tell me your thoughts about what he did on the feast of the Flight of Our Lord Jesus Christ into Egypt (17 February). And now I must go because “tempus fugit” as they say!
    —Jeff Ostrowski

Quick Thoughts

    New Bulletin Article • “12 October 2025”
    My pastor requested that I write short articles each week for our parish bulletin. Those responsible for preparing similar write-ups may find a bit of inspiration in these brief columns. The latest article (dated 12 October 2025) talks about an ‘irony’ or ‘paradox’ regarding the 1960s switch to a wider use (amplior locus) of vernacular in the liturgy.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    “American Catholic Hymnal” (1991)
    The American Catholic Hymnal, with IMPRIMATUR granted (25 April 1991) by the Archdiocese of Chicago, is like a compendium of every horrible idea from the 1980s. Imagine being forced to stand all through Communion (even afterwards) when those self-same ‘enlightened’ liturgists moved the SEQUENCE before the Alleluia to make sure congregations wouldn’t have to stand during it. (Even worse, everything about the SEQUENCE—including its name—means it should follow the Alleluia.) And imagine endlessly repeating “Alleluia” during Holy Communion at every single Mass. It was all part of an effort to convince people that Holy Communion was historically a procession (which it wasn’t).
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    “Canonic” • Ralph Vaughan Williams
    Fifty years ago, Dr. Theodore Marier made available this clever arrangement (PDF) of “Come down, O love divine” by P. R. Dietterich. The melody was composed in 1906 by Ralph Vaughan Williams (d. 1958) and named in honor of of his birthplace: DOWN AMPNEY. The arrangement isn’t a strict canon, but it does remind one of a canon since the pipe organ employs “points of imitation.” The melody and text are #709 in the Brébeuf Catholic Hymnal.
    —Jeff Ostrowski

Random Quote

“A father cannot introduce mistrust and division among his faithful children. He cannot humiliate some by setting them against others. He cannot ostracize some of his priests. The peace and unity that the Church claims to offer to the world must first be lived within the Church. ”

— Cardinal Sarah (14 August 2021)

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