“Reminder” — Month of November (2025)
Since a new month has arrived, it’s my pleasure to remind you that…
President's Corner
“Offertory” at Catholic Funerals
This setting cleverly inserts themes from the absolution of the body.
“In Paradisum” • Gregorian Chant
While the coffin is being carried to the grave, the following anthem is sung.
“Music List” • All Souls (2 November)
Readers have expressed interest in examining the “music list” I prepared for this coming Sunday.
2-Voice Arr. • “Creator of the Starry Height”
Over the centuries, this ancient him became associated with the season of Advent.
“Equal Voices” Choir Pieces
Including a setting of the “Ave Maria” and “Tantum Ergo.”
Typo in the “Missale Romanum” (1962)
Father Valentine Young, OFM, pointed out many errors and typos in the 1962 Missal.
“Music List” • 30th in Ordinary Time (Year C)
Readers have expressed interest in examining the “music list” I prepared for this coming Sunday.
Little Encouragement?
Have you read the parable about the 10 lepers?
(Part 2) • Did they simplify this hymn?
Looking through a (Roman Catholic) German hymnal printed in 1929…
PDF • “Lectionary Comparison Chart”
Such tinkering has gone on for 60+ years, and it’s reprehensible.
Monsignor Klaus Gamber Speaks!
An interesting quotation from the eminent liturgist, Monsignor Klaus Gamber…
“Music List” • 29th in Ordinary Time (Year C)
Readers have expressed interest in examining the “music list” I prepared for this coming Sunday.
Liturgical Round (“Canon”) in C-Major
I have provided an accompaniment, but it’s only for use during rehearsal.
Latin Liturgy Association
The newsletter of the “Latin Liturgy Association” is definitely something worth looking at!