Archbishop Roche: What the Ordinary Form “has to learn” from the Extraordinary Form
“The Extraordinary Form is another expression (older than the 1969 Missal) and is a valid expression of the Church’s liturgy.” —Arthur Roche
“If we do not love those whom we see, how can we love God, Whom we do not see?” Bishop Fulton J. Sheen
“The Extraordinary Form is another expression (older than the 1969 Missal) and is a valid expression of the Church’s liturgy.” —Arthur Roche
Louis Bouyer—the priest chosen to compose “Eucharistic Prayer II”—condemned the liturgical reforms when he saw the results.
During November, our parish sings hymns to Christ the King, All Saints, and the Faithful Departed.
Follow the Discussion on Facebook
A USCCB statement: singing psalms at Mass “may create problems” … ?
Follow the Discussion on Facebook
Including more information about the “Pope Pius XII Hymnal.”
Follow the Discussion on Facebook
No sane person would claim that tunes by Marty Haugen, David Haas, or Rory Cooney constitute polyphony.
Follow the Discussion on Facebook
John Newton—who wrote “Amazing Grace”—was a slave trader, but ended up being caught and made a slave himself!
Follow the Discussion on Facebook
Three (3) bullet points, written on a single sheet of paper.
Follow the Discussion on Facebook
Once these songs get into your head, they won’t leave easily—but that’s okay!
Follow the Discussion on Facebook
At the conservatory, we’re surrounded by hundreds of professional musicians; but stepping into a Catholic parish the situation is quite different.
Follow the Discussion on Facebook
Fulton J. Sheen: “In those days there were no scandal columns, but there were scandalmongers.”
Follow the Discussion on Facebook
Can Protestant translations be dangerous? This paper presents items worth considering.
Follow the Discussion on Facebook
The ability of your singers to sight-read music instantly does not guarantee a good performance.
Follow the Discussion on Facebook
Did Vatican II “restore” the hymns—as mandated by §93 of Sacrosanctum Concilium?
Follow the Discussion on Facebook
Corpus Christi Watershed is a 501(c)3 public charity dedicated to exploring and embodying as our calling the relationship of religion, culture, and the arts. This non-profit organization employs the creative media in service of theology, the Church, and Christian culture for the enrichment and enjoyment of the public.
We’re under tremendous pressure to transfer our website to a “subscription model.”
We don’t want to do this. We believe our website should remain free to all. It’s annoying to have to search for login credentials (e.g. if you’re away from your desk).
Our president has written the following letter:
* Thirteen Men & Coins (Holy Thursday Appeal)
Traditionally on Holy Thursday, the priest washed the feet of thirteen men. Theologians held various opinions regarding whom the “13th man” represented. Before the liturgical changes of Pope Pius XII (which changed the number from thirteen to twelve), the priest washed each man’s feet, kissed his foot, and gave him a coin.
This “coin” business seems providential—inasmuch as our appeal begins on Holy Thursday this year.
Time's up