OCP: “Missa Back-To-The-Future” (Not Kidding)
The musical style is totally secular; similar to what one might hear on the radio.
Articles
Free Videos • “How to say the Extraordinary Form”
This was posted in 2013, but you’ll want to bookmark it.
PDF Download • “Glory To God” (Three Voices)
Those who direct small choirs are always looking for great repertoire.
“Soloists Vs. Full Choir” • Which Do You Prefer?
A smaller group sings for the 9:00am Mass; a large chorus sings for the 11:00am Mass.
Small Choir Repertoire: “Of The Father’s Love Begotten” (Two Voices)
My brother immediately said: “I would never use this; it’s terrible, Jeff.” — And he was correct!
Introductory Latin Courses • Veterum Sapientia Institute
Opportunities to be immersed in Latin are still available this spring.
Re: Glaring Lectionary Omission • “Setting The Record Straight”
They were: (1) Cardinal Palazzini; (2) Cardinal Stickler; (3) Cardinal Mayer; (4) Cardinal Oddi; (5) Cardinal Casaroli; (6) Cardinal Gantin; (7) Cardinal Innocenti; (8) Cardinal Ratzinger; (9) Cardinal Tomko.
PDF Download • “Feast of the Holy Name” (Vespers Organ Accompaniment)
Only fellow choirmasters know how much work choirmasters do “behind the scenes.”
“A Plea to the Bishops” • By Monsignor Charles Pope
“As a pastor of souls, I wince at this sort of language directed at good Catholics…” —Monsignor Charles Pope
PDF Booklet • “Blessing Epiphany Water” (18 Pages)
For the Blessing of Holy Water on Epiphany Eve.
The Responsa ad dubia and the Solesmes Chant Restoration
The early history of Solesmes plainchant research provides a historical parallel for responding to current Vatican liturgical rules.
Latin Mass • Conspicuous Snag in “Clarification”
Archbishop Roche says the ‘true’ parishioners are supposed to make it clear the EF people are lowest on the totem pole.
My submission to the Synod 2023
I felt that the Listening and Discernment Guides would make something of a Christmas Party Diversion while my family was all gathered together. We had a lively discussion, following the Guides with a suitable lack of rigidity. I hope the synod itself will be as much fun for the bishops.
“Merry Christmas!” • From Our Family To Yours
Dear readers, thank you for everything!
“Benedictus” (Missa Iste Sanctus) • All voices recorded by Corrinne May
Vatican II said: “The treasury of sacred music is to be preserved and fostered with great care” (SC §114).