Say the Black. Do the Red—with Love.
The road to the ideal must travel through the hearts and minds of real flesh and blood. If in our ministry we are not teaching love, then we have failed.
Articles
Reflections From The Editor Of The Campion Missal & Hymnal
For the sake of argument, let us pretend the sentence were true. How many times should one read such commentary? Each time one attends Mass? Surely not. Twice, perhaps? Thrice? Would it not be better to leave such commentary to a separate devotional book?
Can Theology and Liturgy Be Divorced?
Truly it would not be presumptuous to say that, in a liturgy completely centered on God, we can see, in its rituals and chant, an image of eternity.
The Choir Director as Catechist
How to feed your choir in non-musical ways.
Thoughtful Article On Hymns By Fr. Mark Woodruff
“Professor László Dobzay, writing from a classic Latin Catholic perspective, has made constructive proposals for a re-integration and mutual perfection of the Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms of the Roman Rite.” — Fr. Woodruff
Catholic Line Art, Black and White • Installment #12
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”
Simple English Propers (Divine Mercy Sunday)
What would the Simple English Propers sound like harmonized as if they were Chabanel Psalms? That is, according to the principles of the Nova Organi Harmonia?
Easter Monday
What Do Priests Do?
The Power of Gregorian Chant
A crowd of nearly 1,000 people, many who don’t come to mass, many who may not prefer Gregorian Chant, many who know nothing about chant—fell silent.
He Saw & Believed
The Beloved Disciple & the Virtue of Faith
Which Instruments Are Allowed At Mass?
Fr. Hogan’s argument reminds me of a comment by Fr. George Rutler, quoting Victor Borge: “My father and uncle were identical twins, but I never knew which was the identical one.”
The Pius X Hymnal by Dr. Theodore Marier
In conclusion, although I have tremendous respect for Dr. Theodore Marier, I expected a lot more from this book based on its “reputation.” I hope my honest observations do not offend anyone.
Sacred Choral Program (Living Water College)
“Open your soul to truth and beauty this Summer. Expand your mind, build your repertoire of church music, and enter into Mass more profoundly than you may have thought possible.” — Ms. Nicole Dunn, Alberta (Canada)
Feeling the Absence
The Experience of Good Friday
Suffering, Death, and Children’s Questions
“Why the Cross?” Little children are rarely afraid to ask the questions that adults are afraid to ask.