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We have scanned this extremely rare hymnal, granted Imprimatur by Francis Cardinal Spellman on 15 February 1954.
We should evaluate things based on their merit.
Facilitating the chanting of the seven prefaces permitted by “Quo magis”
I had the good fortune of being assigned to the same mission field twice: the first time in 1956 when I was first ordained.
Also included: “Can amateurs sing polyphony?”
Learn about the amazing promises attached to this venerable devotion.
I don’t know whether all of you will agree with me when I say: “life is not fair”—but I would imagine older people would agree.
My personal encounter with him left a strong impression, which I will share here.
The theme for this virtual conference will be “Church and Music: Texts and Contexts”
A hymn for the last week before Septuagesima, or in the weeks leading up to Lent. Squeeze in all the Alleluias you can before they’re put on ice.
This simple breathing hack could bring new life to your choir’s sound.
WWII Chaplain recognized for his heroic ministry after the sinking of the USS Indianapolis
In the 1980s, Father Valentine wrote to a Vatican Congregation in Rome about this omission. It still hasn’t been fixed.
Under Covid-19, certain “pre-conciliar” practices have been mandated by the same bishops who previously declared such things to be evil.
In 1947, this book was given a double “Imprimatur” by Cardinal Spellman, Archbishop of New York.
