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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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Gwyneth Holston · December 16, 2013

Impatiently Awaiting the Publication of the English Translation of von Hildebrand’s Aesthetics

Finally, English-speakers will able to read Hildebrand’s examination of the splendor of beauty.

Corpus Christi Watershed · December 15, 2013

Florida Priest Named Head Of USCCB Divine Worship Secretariat

Please note: It’s Fr. Michael J. Flynn … not Michael J. Fox! 🙂

Fr. David Friel · December 15, 2013

Tallis Scholars Live

In Praise of A Polyphonic Credo

Veronica Brandt · December 14, 2013

Mode 3 Antiphon for the party season

Translating English carols into Latin, always good for a laugh, especially where scarlet nosed deer are concerned.

Corpus Christi Watershed · December 13, 2013

Cardinal Burke Talks About The “Francis Effect” And Other Items

EWTN’s Raymond Arroyo asks questions of Raymond Cardinal Leo Burke.

Jeff Ostrowski · December 13, 2013

Backyard Studies In Proportion

These were not Photoshopped !

Richard J. Clark · December 13, 2013

Are You a Servant Leader?

Leadership and authority are two very different things. Some with authority do not command respect. A Servant Leader will usually earn the respect and trust of others. Do so, and you can change the world.

Jeff Ostrowski · December 13, 2013

“Pius X Hymnal” (1953) by Ted Marier … free online!

Dr. Theodore Marier’s beautiful hymn book, the 1953 PIUS X HYMNAL, is now available online for free!

Corpus Christi Watershed · December 12, 2013

Video Interview • Msgr. Georg Ratzinger About His Brother, Pope Benedict XVI

Msgr. Georg Ratzinger talks about his vocation, his brother’s vocation, and many other things.

Dr. Peter Kwasniewski · December 12, 2013

General and Particular Examen

Many saintly authors recommend a “particular and general examination of conscience,” but seldom explain what is meant by this, apparently because it used to be extremely well known.

Jeff Ostrowski · December 12, 2013

30 January Wedding • Call Time = 10:00am

PRGRAM for 26 Dec.

Cynthia Ostrowski · December 11, 2013

Catholic Line Art, Black and White • Installment #45

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”

Andrew R. Motyka · December 11, 2013

Would You Like Some Cheese with that Whine?

Trying to avoid the temptation to complain.

Jeff Ostrowski · December 10, 2013

What Exactly Is “Uninspired” Church Music?

Hearing this, most people would probably say, “She’s got a bad voice.” However, I disagree.

Corpus Christi Watershed · December 10, 2013

“A Catholic Life” reviews the Campion Hymnal

“What separates this Missal from the others is its sheer beauty.” — A Catholic Life Blog

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President’s Corner

    PDF • “Music List” (Xmas Midnight Mass)
    Readers have expressed interest in perusing the ORDER OF MUSIC I’ve prepared for Christmas Midnight Mass (“Ad Missam In Nocte”). If such a thing interests you, feel free to download it as a PDF file. The ENTRANCE CHANT is simple, but quite beautiful. As always, the Responsorial Psalm, Gospel Acclamation, and Mass Propers for this Sunday are available at the feasts website alongside the official texts in Latin.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    PDF • “Music List” (4th Sunday of Advent)
    Readers have expressed interest in perusing the ORDER OF MUSIC I’ve prepared for 21 December 2025, which is the 4th Sunday of Advent (Year A). If such a thing interests you, feel free to download it as a PDF file. The ENTRANCE CHANT is the famous “Roráte Coeli” and the fauxbourdon setting of the COMMUNION is exquisite. As always, the Responsorial Psalm, Gospel Acclamation, and Mass Propers for this Sunday are available at the feasts website alongside the official texts in Latin.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    PDF • Our Lady of Guadalupe (12 Dec.)
    The Responsorial Psalm may be downloaded as a PDF file (organist & vocalist) for 12 December, which is the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. When it comes to the formulary for this Mass, it’s astounding how infrequently it’s included in official books. Prior to Vatican II, one had to search through “supplemental material” printed in the back of hand-missals and graduals. But since 1970, the feast is virtually nonexistent. According to the UNIVERSAL KALENDAR, 12 December is the “Feast of Saint Jane Frances De Chantal, Religious” (Die 12 decembris: S. Ioannæ Franciscæ de Chantal, religiosæ). Why should that feast overpower Our Lady of Guadalupe? In the United States, OLG is celebrated—and I’d assume in Mexico, Central America, South America, and Canada—but, as I said, the Propria Missae are virtually impossible to locate. I possess only three books which mention this feast.
    —Jeff Ostrowski

Quick Thoughts

    What does this mean? “Pre-Urbanite”
    One of the things informed critics have frequently praised vis-à-vis the Saint Jean de Brébeuf Hymnal has to do with its careful treatment of the ancient hymns vs. the “Urbanite” hymns. This topic I had believed to be fairly well understood—but I was wrong. The reason I thought people knew about it is simple; in the EDITIO VATICANA 1908 Graduale Romanum (as well as the 1913 Liber Antiphonarius) both versions are provided, right next to each other. You can see what I mean by examining this PDF file from the Roman Gradual of 1908. Most people still don’t understand that the Urbanite versions were never adopted by any priests or monks who sang the Divine Office each day. Switching would have required a massive amount of effort and money, because all the books would need to be changed.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    PDF Download • “Santo Santo Santo”
    Those searching for a dignified, brief, simple, bright setting of SANCTUS in Spanish (“Santo Santo Santo”) are invited to download this Setting in honor of Saint John Brébeuf (organist & vocalist). I wonder if there would be any interest in me recording a rehearsal video for this piece.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    Pope Leo XIV on Sacred Music
    On 5 December 2025, Pope Leo XIV made this declaration with regard to liturgical music.
    —Corpus Christi Watershed

Random Quote

If it is the explicit will of the Council that the faithful are to be able to sing the “Gloria” or the “Credo” together in Latin [which it is] then indirectly there is being expressed here the obligation of regularly celebrating Mass with Latin Gregorian chant. And not merely occasionally, but with such frequency and constancy as to make the singing of these Latin texts a genuine possession of the faithful.

— Heinrich Flatten, Apostolic Protonotary & Canon Law Professor (Bonn)

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