“Offertory” at Catholic Funerals
This setting cleverly inserts themes from the absolution of the body.
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This setting cleverly inserts themes from the absolution of the body.
While the coffin is being carried to the grave, the following anthem is sung.

We’ve been told some bishops are suppressing the TLM because of “unity”…

Readers have expressed interest in examining the “music list” I prepared for this coming Sunday.

Over the centuries, this ancient him became associated with the season of Advent.

“Although it’s not a lengthy piece, it uses techniques which singers love: canon, pedal tones, memorable tunes, etc.” —Veronica Moreno

Including a setting of the “Ave Maria” and “Tantum Ergo.”

‘Outstanding choral repertoire for men’s voices is more precious than gold.’ —Corrinne May

Father Valentine Young, OFM, pointed out many errors and typos in the 1962 Missal.

Readers have expressed interest in examining the “music list” I prepared for this coming Sunday.

Further thoughts about children’s choirs…

This 4-page ‘insert’ contains the seasonal Marian antiphons and various settings of the “Kýrie” my parish will be learning.

Looking through a (Roman Catholic) German hymnal printed in 1929…
Such tinkering has gone on for 60+ years, and it’s reprehensible.

You may think I’m crazy, but I have a belief when it comes to choral music.
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