Chant Is Countercultural and Revolutionary
Chant does certain things exceedingly well that modern culture eschews. It stops time. It simultaneously quiets the soul and directs our attention to God . . . these things are abhorred by modern culture.
Articles
Silence (Part 1 of 3)
The New Evangelization is a bold project, but it will not succeed unless we can recover a strong sense of the sacred, which the gift of silence in church will help us achieve.
Bishop Fulton Sheen & Mass in Vietnamese
More than 100,000 persons saw and heard Church history in the making as Auxiliary Bishop Fulton J. Sheen of New York celebrated the first Pontifical Mass ever said in English.
What is epiclesis?
Fast food and the Third Person of the Holy Trinity.
Catholic Line Art, Black and White • Installment #24
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”
Pope Francis Will Canonize Pope John Paul II
“Those who worship are not passive, for instance, when listening to the readings or the homily, or following the prayers of the celebrant, and the chants and music of the liturgy.” — John Paul II
Why are the Psalms numbered differently?
Why don’t the Psalm numbers match? This 1-page, printable PDF sheet will show you clearly the difference between the Greek and Hebrew numbering systems.
A Tale Of Three Cities
“Do not seek to follow in the master’s footsteps. Seek what he sought.”
Thousands of Gospel Acclamations for Organ & Voice
A word and a request regarding the musical arrangements by Jon Naples on the Garnier Gospel Acclamations website.
Madeleine Lipatti & The Chopin Concerto Scandal
“One more reason to hate Wagner!”
Pope John XXIII To Be Canonized By Pope Francis
Pope John XXIII said that if we cease to value Latin, “poor mortal creatures may well become like the machines they build — cold, hard, and devoid of love.”
Adding Joseph to the Eucharistic Prayers
Meaning & Purpose
At home it doesn’t have to be perfect
Singing from the Liturgy of the Hours at home is beautiful treasure to share with your family.
Ascent to Freedom
True freedom does not rise from the capacity to fulfill all desires. Freedom is captivity, followed by battle, followed by faith, followed by wisdom and compassion as seen through the eyes of love. Of this struggle, true liberation is born.
American License
For Freedom Christ Set Us Free