“Talking To Dead Composers” • Part 2
Including a live recording (without organ) of “Alleluia, Sing To Jesus” by a volunteer choir.
Articles
It Finally Happened.
Father Valentine used to say: “The cemeteries are full of people who thought they were indispensable.”
“What is Vespers?” • Live Rec. + 100% Scrolling Score
After more than a year of Vespers having been forbidden (due to Covid-19) we’re back!
Michael Olbash on Sounds from the Spires
Olbash holds the distinction of being the Director of Music of two seminaries: Saint John’s Seminary, Boston, and Pope Saint John XXIII National Seminary in Weston, Massachusetts.
“Homily: 10th Sunday after Pentecost” (EF) • Father Valentine Young, OFM
Unfortunately, this virtue often seems to be lacking in people who have high positions of authority.
(29 Pages) • Free Organ Accompaniment Book — Draft copy
The following is what I will use to accompany the congregation tomorrow.
PDF Download • Vespers Booklet for This Sunday (draft)
Starting pitches are included!
SATB Hymns • “Consors Paterni Luminis” (Translated to English)
Brave choir director posts *live* recording by a volunteer choir!
“Shocking!” • What Vatican II said about Latin
Will the true defenders of Vatican II please stand up?
The Ordination and the Motu Proprio
Pope Francis dropped a bombshell – but around the world many Bishops continue to be faithful keepers of Tradition.
Copyright Problems! • Vernacular Readings + “Traditionis Custodes”
Locations which celebrate the Traditional Latin Mass tend to be the marginalized groups, given “leftovers” that nobody else wants.
Top 3 Heart-warming Articles about the Latin Mass
Tired of dense theological issues and historical comparisons about the new Motu Proprio? Take a little time out to read some simpler reflections on the Latin Mass.
Traditionis Custodes • An “Attack” On The Traditional Latin Mass?
Now is certainly not the time for sensationalist language. However…
“Traditionis Custodes” • Five (5) Brief Reflections
“Deliver us, Lord, from every evil: past, present, and to come.”
7 Keys to Success with Graduale Renovatum
Here’s how to get the most out of this fantastic new resource for interpreting chant rhythm.
PDF Download • The “1965 Missal” (1,785 pages)
“Truly Perplexing” • Pope Francis’ Motu Proprio
Restricting the Extraordinary Form? • Cardinal Ratzinger’s Video Interview
“We are today not another Church as 500 years ago; it’s always the same Church.” —Cardinal Ratzinger on EWTN
Important Reminder from Pope Saint John XXIII
People are talking about “liturgy wars” again…
“Let Us Take Courage!” • In Spite of Today’s News
“Serve God in that charity and love which cast out fear; such love does not regard merit.” —Saint Bernard
Four Eucharistic Motets for the Year of the Eucharist
Forced abstinence from the Eucharist in 2020 heightened for many the appreciation of the sacraments that one can take for granted.