“Whoever controls the language controls the Masses.”
“Missa Back-To-The-Future” (a recent OCP offering) isn’t part of the treasury mandated by Vatican II; nor do I belong on the basketball court with Michael Jordan.
Articles
Remembering Mr. Tom Savoy • “Requiescat in pace.”
Tom died suddenly on 24 October 2022 (a month shy of his 67th birthday) at his home in Charlotte.
Gregorian Rhythm Wars • “Doubled Notes”
“We have a number of quotations from medieval writers in support of proportional rhythm…” —Patrick Williams
Gregorian Rhythm Wars • “Patrick’s First Response to Jeff” • (3 Nov 2022)
“Mr. Ostrowski apparently wants to lock this door, install a deadbolt, and throw away both keys!” —Patrick Williams
“Now Available!” • Campion Missal (3rd Edition)
Three words: “Sleek, Powerful, and Gorgeous”
“Death stops us; it stops our race.” —Saint Newman
“They were parents, brothers, sisters, children, and friends; but the bond of the kindred is broken, and the silver cord of love is loosed…” —John Henry Newman
“Gregorian Chant Rhythm Wars” • Ostrowski Vs. Williams
My colleague, Patrick Williams has agreed to enter into a “colloquy” with me vis-à-vis Gregorian rhythm.
“To Jesus Christ, Our Sovereign King” • Melody Comes From Where?
Nobody seems capable of answering this question.
“Dates Revealed” • 2023 Sacred Music Symposium
Mark your calendars for this life-changing conference!
An Upcoming Concert in NYC
Announcing a concert next Saturday in honor of Christ the King.
“Beginning with the End in Mind” • Adoration, Thanksgiving, Atonement, Petition
Saint Thomas More said: “The things, good Lord, that we pray for, give us the grace to labor for.”
“Vespers of the Dead” • Most Elaborate Book of Hours I’ve Ever Seen
Our Lord said that if men withheld their praise of Him, “the very stones would cry out…”
Hidden Gem: Dormi Jesu (Luc Jakobs)
This striking Christmas motet puts Latin text atop jazzy harmonies to lull Our Infant Lord to sleep.
19 October 2022 • Feast of Saint Isaac Jogues & Companions
In Canada, they list Father Brébeuf first—in the United States, Father Jogues.
PDF Download • “Hymn List For Sundays” (until 8 December 2022)
As a child, Rex Harrison contracted measles, which took away the sight from his left eye for the rest of his life.