Useless To Sing “Our Hearts Are On Fire” When They Are Not?
“. . . in many instances one feels that the rhyme has shaped the thought rather than the other way around.”—Rev. Francis J. Guentner, S.J.
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An Ordinary-Form Missa Cantata (almost)
Moving towards actually enacting what the Church asks in regard to the singing of the words of the Mass given the Year of Faith theme for our diocese. An example of how this can be pulled off with already-existing resources and a few dedicated individuals.
Flaming, Yet Unconsumed
On Fire for the Lord
“On this day O Beautiful Mother” … Blacklisted?
“Catholics in America have been the heirs of a sentimental and subjective hymn tradition that, for some reason or other, has taken a deep and fast hold on the fancy of the average person.” —Rev. Francis Brunner, C.Ss.R.
Errors in the Lectionary
Here’s a partial list of known errors in the USA Lectionary.
Endeavor That Playing The Organ Be Not Lascivious Or Obscene
While it is interesting to read about how the organ was used in earlier times, this can be quite shocking!
From Ashes to the Living Font
Sometimes we do our best work while in exile. Today, the Chair of Peter lies empty. This Lent, we will certainly end up in a different place than where we started. Hopefully, we will be transformed individually and as a Church.
Nothing That Requires Explanation?
Pope Benedict XVI’s Summorum Pontificum has inaugurated the liturgical renewal the Council attempted.
The Resignation of Pope Benedict XVI
“Say not only prayers of petition, for that is the way of the greedy. Let us pray always for resignation to the will of God. That is the prayers of the saints.” —Bishop Fulton J. Sheen
The Church Music Director: Job or Vocation?
Is music your whole life? Should it be?
Catholic Line Art, Black and White • Installment #07
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”
“Spinning The Wheel” Each Week For Hymns
Each and every week, thousands of Catholics play “Spin the Wheel for Hymns” instead of using the sacred and ancient texts prescribed by the Church. What does this have to do with a rich man born without legs and arms?
Now Available! Organ Accompaniments for Latin Mass Hymnal
Last week, 800 pages of organ accompaniments starting shipping. These correspond to the only congregational Hymnal & Missal currently available for the Latin Mass.
A Deacon on Devotional and Liturgical Music
Just because devotional music isn’t meant for liturgy doesn’t mean that it’s bad per se. A deacon’s brief observations between devotional and liturgical music.
Two Lenten Passages
Doing the Will of the Father