The Informed Aesthetic
Ugly churches and tacky artwork are the external signs of an internal deficiency most of us share.
Articles
Incarnation and Divinization
Why did the Son of God become man? “God became man, that men might become gods” (St. Athanasius).
National Catholic Register Mentions Watershed Hymnal
“I’ve found that almost all of the students, regardless of their current knowledge level, are receptive to the Church’s treasury of sacred music and her teaching on the subject.”
Definition Of Liturgical “Piccoluomini” ?
Human beings are “geared” toward annual events. Our minds, emotions, and memories simply aren’t programmed to work in 3-year cycles.
Fr. Jeffrey Keyes Featured In Regina Magazine
“Disgusted and hurt, I went back to selling hotdogs and making music in a liberal Catholic church on Sunday evenings.”
Catholic Line Art, Black and White • Installment #40
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”
A Culture Obsessed With Sensationalism
It’s bizarre that both conductor and pianist were too lazy to discuss things like tempi beforehand.
What Do We Think Of Cell Phones At Mass?
I have noticed a certain tendency at EF Masses which causes me concern. Please allow me to “think out loud” and let me know your thoughts, as well.
REMINDER: Upcoming Holy Day of Obligation
Friday, 1 November 2013 (All Saints Day) is a Holy Day of Obligation for Catholics.
At Mass This Sunday …
The priest intoned the Gloria … a truly magnificent effect!
Gerard Manley Hopkins & Beauty
Pondering Papal Poetic Preferences
How Bad Was It?
Someday, my children might ask: “Do you remember the first ICEL translation of the Roman Missal?”
Who Likes to be “Pruned”?
I don’t know about you, but I don’t like being pruned. Ultimately, this pruning leads to a refinement of the soul.
Organ Accompaniments to Simple Gregorian Chants
PDF organ accompaniment scores for simple chants found in the Parish Book of Chant.
Details About Sung Masses In “The Old Days”
“During a High Mass, the Choir will begin the Graduale etc. while the Priest recites the Epistle.” — St. Gregory Hymnal (1941)