Chant antiphon for peace
Gregorian chant is a great resource for transcending cultural differences and joining people in prayer. Here is a simple chant especially for peace.
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Thank You, But Hold the Applause
Mass cannot, nor should not compete on a level of entertainment. “Such attractiveness fades quickly.” It is in our very human nature, the need to worship God. Our brains are wired for contemplation. It is within our very soul to connect with the divine.
1964 Letter from Romano Guardini
Forty-six years after the publication of his seminal work, “The Spirit of the Liturgy,” Fr. Romano Guardini reflected on the challenges of the Liturgical Movement in this 1964 letter.
Praying for Peace in Syria – Day of Prayer and Fasting
Pope Francis has called for a day of fasting and prayer for peace this coming Saturday, September 7, 2013.
Nourishing Our Souls on Beautiful Music: A Moral Imperative
Since we must strive to flee even venial sins, it is always better to assume that today’s popular music, produced mostly by hedonists who are generally singing about sins, is a slippery slope leading to some kind of intellectual pollution and consent.
And The Answer Is … (?)
I’ve asked many priests this question, but nobody seems to know the answer.
From Every Oops
The learning experience that accompanies every mistake.
Catholic Line Art, Black and White • Installment #32
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”
“Young girls with quite non-liturgical notions”
Catholics must distinguish between true, authentic Liturgical dance and the “goofy type.”
Retreat with the Trappists
Chant as A Unifying Force
“The Power of the Old Mass”
“Until I turned around for the Ecce Agnus Dei at the people’s Communion, I did not know whose sobs I had been hearing.”
Making time
Time, time, said old King Tut, is something I have nothing but.
Startlingly Human
The Psalms of David often reveal both the ugliness of humanity and his unwavering faith in God. In his prayer, he calls for the defeat – the blood of his enemies. His words are startlingly human.
“The Liturgical Hall of Shame”
Fr. Godfrey Diekmann, OSB, was a major proponent of the “hootenanny Mass” following the Second Vatican Council.
On the Connection Between Good Art and Good Morals
Is there an intrinsic or necessary connection between being a good artist and being a good man? As with most of the great questions, the answer is no—and yes.