Subdeacon’s Role In The Ordinary Form Mass
I never realized Subdeacons were allowed to be part of the New Mass, but it makes sense since the minor orders were not suppressed until 15 August 1972.
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More On “Mass Facing The People”
The current rubrics tell the priest when to turn around and face the people, which would be superfluous if he were already facing them.
The Grand Debate Over Music and Morals
The controversy caused by my posts on rock music have prompted me to look back over the past four posts and try to see the thread that runs through all of them. It is the truth that Christians are called to pursue excellence in every way—that includes music.
The Extraordinary Form Is Centered On Christ
Those who oppose abortion point out that very few of the 50 million abortions since Roe v. Wade had to do with “rape and incest,” but this is the weaker argument.
The Prayers of Children
The repercussions of a childlike faith.
Catholic Line Art, Black and White • Installment #35
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”
No Salvation From Decrees (3 of 3)
Fr. Georg May was a superb Canon lawyer and faithfully heard Confessions every Saturday … even during the tumultuous years following the Second Vatican Council.
Raymond Cardinal Leo Burke Interview
“The greatest sign of hope for me is the young people I meet who believe more than my generation and recognize how bankrupt our culture is and want the truth.” — Raymond Cardinal Leo Burke
“And I Will Raise You Up” — Voice Of God Songs During Mass
“This is not to say that prayers in strophic form cannot be uttered with a prayerful mentality.” — Professor László Dobszay
Don’t You Hate It?
… when people have to read the reviews to find out if they enjoyed the concert?
The Popes And Bishop René H. Gracida
“I had a special relationship with Pope Paul VI that began with his election to the papacy.” — Bishop René H. Gracida
New Testament Hymns
Mystery as Light
Nine Images • The Campion Missal & Hymnal
Here are nine images of the 2nd edition.
Fringe Fest
The Call of Matthew
The Pope’s interview, context and Latin.
We shouldn’t sing in Latin because it cuts people off. Except O Sanctissima, because everyone knows that one. And maybe Salve Regina. And Tantum Ergo we all know by now. And…