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For most Novus Ordo-going Catholics, myself included, the Octave of Pentecost is no longer officially part of the Church’s liturgical calendar, but here are five fitting ideas for extending the joy of Pentecost throughout the week.
I will never forget standing in that green room, waiting to go on stage.
Including a haunting hymn by Flor Peeters for Eastertide.
I’m desperately in need of this book!
“Perhaps surprisingly, not one word of three syllables in the ancient Easter sequence ‘Laudes Salvatori voce’ is sung to the rhythm of a dactyl.” —Alasdair Codona
Plainsong sung poorly—in a sluggish, lifeless manner—can leave a bad taste in people’s mouths.
“Is the symbolism of the Easter Vigil better served by brilliant light or the faint glow of candles in the darkness?” —Patrick Williams
Rather than allow the traditional times, the Vatican gave permission to allow the Easter Vigil to be celebrated on the morning of Easter Sunday!
“We got to this point because we questioned unfounded claims.” —Patrick Williams
Could 1% of Catholics? Or even fewer than that?
… as Christians in the midst of the world, we have a solemn obligation to restore due reverence to these sacred times.
It was without question the wildest thing I ever heard.
Dallas, Singapore, Los Angeles…there’s so much good in the world!
“I am of the opinion that women are not to participate in the singing of the crowd parts and that the manner of alternation in the tract is merely a matter of custom, preference, or practicality.” —Patrick Williams
If we feel compelled to condemn these changes, let’s at least spend time learning what they are!
The election of Pope Leo XIV has been exciting, and we’re filled with hope for our apostolate’s future!
But we’re under pressure to transfer our website to a “subscription model.”
We don’t want to do that. We believe our website should remain free to all.
Our president has written the following letter:
President’s Message (dated 30 May 2025)
