The Authentic Role of the Laity
There is no mention in Apostolicam Actuositatem of running bake sales or pulling bingo numbers.
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1907 Biography of Giulio Bas
Giulio Bas was best known for his Gregorian accompaniments.
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Introducing polyphony in a round about way
Canons are a handy way to introduce singing in harmony. Here are some picks from the Choral Public Domain Library.
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Gregorian Propers at a Nuptial Mass in “Southie”?
“Southie” is a section of Boston better known from the films “Good Will Hunting” and “The Departed.” It is also infamous for the convicted murderer and gangster, James “Whitey” Bulger. But, yes, glorious Gregorian Propers, polyphony, and hymnody at a Nuptial Mass in “Southie.”
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Liturgical Abuse and Abuse of Minors
The decades-long abuse of the sacred liturgy—and therefore, of faithful Catholics who have a right to the sacred liturgy in its fullness—constitutes the first and fundamental form of clerical abuse of the laity, of which sexual abuse is a particular and more demented moral variety.
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Quick Takes: Saying No
Saying “No” is an important skill for the music director.
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Catholic Youth Choir Releases CD, Prepares For Tour
The Blackstone Valley Catholic Youth Choir, currently preparing for a mid-Atlantic tour, has released a new CD, “Clothed With the Sun.”
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Does This Cartoon Sound Rude?
The intention is to get people thinking about why we substitute our own choices for the texts assigned by the Church at Entrance, Offertory, & Communion.
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Catholic Line Art, Black and White • Installment #48
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”
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Msgr. Francis P. Schmitt Reviews the NOH (1958)
“We know of Vatican accompaniments, not so expert as these, that have been junked because they were Vatican. Apparently no one has junked these and no one is likely to.” — Msgr. Schmitt
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Pope Francis Says Mass “Ad Orientem” … Again!
These images come to us from Msgr. Guido Marini’s Facebook page, which has more than 100,000 followers.
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Top Ten “Oops” Quotes On Sacred Music
“… we would be faced with the necessity of providing different sets of missals for different strata of intelligence.” — Msgr. Francis P. Schmitt (1963)
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Upcoming Opportunities for Catholic Visual Artists
A call for entries, two summer programs, and two places to get published!
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The International Institute for Culture
“For the Love of Music” Series
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Is Chant Just for Old-Heads?
The NY Frassati Fellowship Chant Workshop
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