The Communion of the Second Sunday after Epiphany
Today’s communion antiphon is a masterpiece of musical exegesis.
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OCP: “Missa Back-To-The-Future” (Not Kidding)
The musical style is totally secular; similar to what one might hear on the radio.
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Free Videos • “How to say the Extraordinary Form”
This was posted in 2013, but you’ll want to bookmark it.
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PDF Download • “Glory To God” (Three Voices)
Those who direct small choirs are always looking for great repertoire.
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“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.
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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!
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Introductory Latin Courses • Veterum Sapientia Institute
Opportunities to be immersed in Latin are still available this spring.
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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.
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PDF Download • “Feast of the Holy Name” (Vespers Organ Accompaniment)
Only fellow choirmasters know how much work choirmasters do “behind the scenes.”
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“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
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PDF Booklet • “Blessing Epiphany Water” (18 Pages)
For the Blessing of Holy Water on Epiphany Eve.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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“Merry Christmas!” • From Our Family To Yours
Dear readers, thank you for everything!
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