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Pope Saint Paul VI (3 April 1969): “Although the text of the Roman Gradual—at least that which concerns the singing—has not been changed, the Entrance antiphons and Communions antiphons have been revised for Masses without singing.”

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President's Corner

Jeff Ostrowski · August 4, 2025

“Pope Leo XIV Has Announced…”

My pastor asked me to write a column each week vis-à-vis sacred music and liturgy.

Jeff Ostrowski · August 2, 2025

“Chants” • 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Communion chant is stunning.

Jeff Ostrowski · August 2, 2025

“Corn” From Heaven?

Some Americans believe the British version is always better.

Jeff Ostrowski · July 21, 2025

“Music List” • 17th in Ordinary Time (Year C)

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

Jeff Ostrowski · July 20, 2025

Communion • “Ask & You Shall Receive”

The Communion chant is exceedingly ancient.

Jeff Ostrowski · July 20, 2025

Jeff’s Mother Joins Our Fundraiser

If you have a moment…

Jeff Ostrowski · July 19, 2025

Errors in Latin: “17th Sund. Ordinary”

Even books by Fortescue and Knox have errors.

Jeff Ostrowski · July 14, 2025

“What Martin Luther Said…”

Martin Luther’s hatred for the True Faith was only exceeded by his filthy and disgusting vulgarity.

Jeff Ostrowski · July 12, 2025

“Music List” • 15th in Ordinary Time (Year C)

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

Jeff Ostrowski · July 10, 2025

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)

The Offertory this coming Sunday is particularly beautiful.

Jeff Ostrowski · July 9, 2025

Music Director Job • $80,000 per year

My pastor was elevated to this basilica two weeks ago.

Jeff Ostrowski · July 6, 2025

Simplest “Agnus Dei” Ever Published

For organ and voice, some have called this “the simplest setting ever composed.”

Jeff Ostrowski · July 5, 2025

14th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)

The chants have been posted!

Jeff Ostrowski · July 1, 2025

Bugnini’s Statement (6 November 1966)

More is revealed each day.

Jeff Ostrowski · June 13, 2025

Luis Martínez Must Go!

This notice shows that in Seville, as elsewhere, polyphonic singers clustered around a large open choirbook set on a stand in the middle of the grilled choir-enclosure.

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President’s Corner

    “Music List” • 14 September (Holy Cross)
    Readers have expressed interest in perusing the ORDER OF MUSIC I prepared for 14 September 2025, which is the Feast of Exaltation of the Holy Cross. If such a thing interests you, feel free to download it as a PDF file. As always, the Responsorial Psalm, Gospel Acclamation, and Mass Propers for this Sunday are conveniently stored at the spectacular feasts website alongside the official texts in Latin.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    New Bulletin Article • “14 September 2025”
    My pastor requested that I write short articles each week for our parish bulletin. Those responsible for preparing similar write-ups may find a bit of inspiration in these brief columns. The latest article (dated 14 September 2025) discusses OFFERTORY ANTIPHONS and contains a wonderful quote by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    PDF Download • Draft Copy (Pamphlet)
    A few days ago, I posted a draft copy of this 12-page pamphlet with citations about the laity’s “full, conscious, and active participation.” Its basic point or message is that choir directors should never feel embarrassed to teach real choral music because Vatican II explicitly ordered them to do that! We’ve received tons of mail regarding that pamphlet, with many excellent suggestions for improvement. Please feel free to chime in!
    —Jeff Ostrowski

Quick Thoughts

    Karl Keating • “Canonization Questions”
    We were sent an internet statement (screenshot) that’s garnered significant attention, in which KARL KEATING (founder of Catholic Answers) speaks about whether canonizations are infallible. Mr. Keating seems unaware that canonizations are—in the final analysis—a theological opinion. They are not infallible, as explained in this 2014 article by a priest (with a doctorate in theology) who worked for multiple popes. Mr. Keating says: “I’m unaware of such claims arising from any quarter until several recent popes disliked by these Traditionalists were canonized, including John XXIII, Paul VI, and John Paul II. Usually Paul VI receives the most opprobrium.” Mr. Keating is incorrect; e.g. Father John Vianney, several centuries ago, taught clearly that canonizations are not infallible. Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen would be another example, although clearly much more recent than Saint John Vianney.
    —Corpus Christi Watershed
    Vatican II Changed Wedding Propers?
    It’s often claimed that the wedding propers were changed after Vatican II. As a matter of fact, that is a false claim. The EDITIO VATICANA propers (Introit: Deus Israel) remained the same after Vatican II. However, a new set of propers (Introit: Ecce Deus) was provided for optional use. The same holds true for the feast of Pope Saint Gregory the Great on 3 September: the 1943 propers (Introit: Si díligis me) were provided for optional use, but the traditional PROPRIA MISSAE (Introit: Sacerdótes Dei) were retained; they weren’t gotten rid of. The Ordo Cantus Missae (1970) makes this crystal clear, as does the Missal itself. There was an effort made in the post-conciliar years to eliminate so-called “Neo-Gregorian” chants, but (contrary to popular belief) most were retained: cf. the feast of Christ the King, the feast of the Immaculate Conception, and so forth.
    —Corpus Christi Watershed
    Solemn “Salve Regina” (Chant)
    How many “S” words can you think of using alliteration? How about Schwann Solemn Salve Score? You can download the SOLEMN SALVE REGINA in Gregorian Chant. The notation follows the official rhythm (EDITIO VATICANA). Canon Jules Van Nuffel, choirmaster of the Cathedral of Saint Rumbold, composed this accompaniment for it (although some feel it isn’t his best work).
    —Corpus Christi Watershed

Random Quote

“It is when they are practicing that large groups stop in order to sleep; they don’t give themselves a new impetus after a pause (even if it is minimal) and singers pause when they should not (quarter-bar, half-bar)—everything provides temptation to go to sleep! It is thus not a question of rhythm but of musical integrity.”

— Justine Ward (20 July 1952)

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