Bach’s Psychotically Awesome Walking Bassline
Thirty-six (36) pedal notes without interruption!
Articles
A Simple Way to Utilize Handbells
The method itself is wonderfully simple.
Fulton J. Sheen • “24-Hour Catechism”
(1 of 50) “Philosophy of Life”
“Reminder” — Month of January (2026)
Since a new month has arrived, it’s my pleasure to remind you that…
Hymn Translation • “Was Dr. John Mason Neale the Greatest of All Time?”
I received permission to reveal publicly this “comparison chart” of hymn translations.
August 1970 • “Graduale Simplex Doc” (12 pages)
Similar to polyester vestments & wreckovations, its sad legacy is bound up with everything regrettable about the 1960s liturgical reforms.
“Puer Natus in Béthlehem” • (Added Fifths)
A dash of something!
How Does The Vatican “Rhythm” Actually Sound?
With an excerpt from the feast of the Baptism of the Lord.
“Adeste Fideles” • Too Many Translations!
Broadly speaking, only one has attained general use throughout the English-speaking world…
Card. Heenan on Ronald Knox: “Perhaps the Church’s greatest figure of the 20th century.”
“Although renowned as a preacher and scholar, the real greatness of Knox lay in his holiness of life.” —Cardinal Heenan (Archbishop of Westminster)
“Kaitrin Drost Strikes Again!” • Plus a Few Random Thoughts and Tirades by Jeff Ostrowski
Imagine walking up into a choir loft and sounding like these young ladies without rehearsal.
Bing Crosby, Christmas, and Catholicism
He served as an unwitting catechist, introducing a young listener to the language and music of Catholicism.
💰 Are Church Musicians Paid Too Little?
I came very close to paying an unspeakably severe price.
“O Antiphons” Elevated?
From what I can tell, the 1970 rubrics moved each “O Antiphon” to the Gospel Acclamation at Mass (in late December).
Should Catholics Sing Protestant Christmas Carols?
Including the “music list” I have prepared for Christmas Midnight Mass.