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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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“Proper Of The Mass” (Ignatius Press) • Part 7 of 7

Jeff Ostrowski · April 22, 2015

Let’s take a stroll down Memory Lane, shall we?

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: Missal Antiphons Dont Match Roman Gradual, Propers Ignatius Press by Fr Samuel Weber, Sung Vs Spoken Propers Novus Ordo Last Updated: August 22, 2020

“Proper Of The Mass” (Ignatius Press) • Part 4 of 7

Fr. David Friel · April 19, 2015

The Next Big Thing Is Here

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: Authentic Liturgical Renewal Reform, Hymns Replacing Propers, Pope Francis, Proper of the Mass in English, Propers Ignatius Press by Fr Samuel Weber, Reform of the Reform, Simple English Mass Propers, Simple Steps To Improve Parish Music, Singing the Mass Last Updated: January 1, 2020

“Proper Of The Mass” (Ignatius Press) • Part 1 of 7

Andrew R. Motyka · April 15, 2015

Fr. Samuel Weber is undoubtedly one of the modern masters of setting English chant.

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: Proper of the Mass in English, Propers Ignatius Press by Fr Samuel Weber Last Updated: January 1, 2020

It Has Arrived! • “Proper of the Mass” (Ignatius)

Jeff Ostrowski · April 7, 2015

You will notice that Fr. Weber’s version sounds quite similar to the authentic Latin chant.

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: Graduale Romanum Roman Gradual Propers, Propers Ignatius Press by Fr Samuel Weber Last Updated: October 25, 2024

Improve Your Parish Liturgy … Instantly!

Jeff Ostrowski · March 17, 2015

Have you noticed the change in atmosphere when people dress fancy, as opposed to tank tops with jeans?

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: Jogues Illuminated Missal Lectionary Gradual, Novus Ordo Lectionary Last Updated: January 1, 2020

Modal Responsorial Psalms & Gospel Acclamations

Aristotle A. Esguerra · February 14, 2015

283 pages, softcover • View Table of Contents Click here to purchase this bound book. You can also download the entire book [PDF]. Complete Psalms and Gospel Acclamations (Years A, B, C, and ABC) for Sundays, Solemnities, and Feasts (including Chrism Mass and Extended Pentecost Vigil). Also included are Nuptial and Funeral Masses.  Features: Durable […]

Filed Under: Articles Last Updated: February 14, 2020

Any Hope For Modern Catholic Hymnody? Yes!

Jeff Ostrowski · December 9, 2014

Major publishers include Haugen’s verse “not in some heaven, light-years away”—what can be done about it?

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: GIA Worship IV Hymnal, Heretical GIA Hymns Last Updated: March 24, 2021

Important Resources for Liturgical Reform (7 of 7)

Dr. Peter Kwasniewski · August 14, 2014

“Who could have anticipated such a Renaissance of music-making in the desert of postmodernity? Yet this was but the first wave, and now we are enjoying a second…”

Filed Under: Articles Last Updated: January 1, 2020

Important Resources for Liturgical Reform (5 of 7)

Guest Author · August 12, 2014

“Simple English Choral Propers” by Jon Naples

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: Simple English Mass Propers Last Updated: January 1, 2020

A Different Offering

Andrew R. Motyka · July 30, 2014

What about NOT having congregational song during the Offertory?

Filed Under: Articles Last Updated: January 1, 2020

Basic Steps To Improve Music At Your Parish — Part 2

Dr. Peter Kwasniewski · July 17, 2014

I have been asked to recommend some ways in which any parish in the United States could improve the music used at Mass. Some parishes may already have taken the following two steps, in which case my advice will be nugatory for them, but if your parish has not yet done so, now’s the time to begin.

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: Basic Steps To Improve Parish Music Last Updated: March 1, 2025

First Time Attending A Novus Ordo Mass

Jeff Ostrowski · June 26, 2014

If you can explain why the GLORY & PRAISE has an eagle flying across page 37, you get a cookie.

Filed Under: Articles Last Updated: January 1, 2020

Antiphons in the Gradual don’t match the Roman Missal, 3rd edition?

Jeff Ostrowski · June 12, 2014

Why aren’t the Propers from the Roman Gradual identical to the Mass Propers printed in the Roman Missal? • “Recent research … has made it clear that the antiphons of the Order of Mass were never intended to be sung.” — Bishop Donald Trautman (2007)+

Filed Under: Articles, Featured Tagged With: Graduale Romanum Roman Gradual Propers, Hymns Replacing Propers, Missal Antiphons Dont Match Roman Gradual Last Updated: November 24, 2020

The Mystery of Missal vs. Gradual has been solved!

Jeff Ostrowski · May 25, 2014

Are there concrete reasons to prefer the ancient texts from the Roman Gradual? Short answer: Yes!

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: Graduale Romanum Roman Gradual Propers, Hymns Replacing Propers, Missal Antiphons Dont Match Roman Gradual, THE ADALBERT PROPERS Last Updated: January 18, 2025

Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Liturgical Translations

Jeff Ostrowski · May 1, 2014

This is no hybrid: it’s an elegant, accurate, modern, unified English translation of the Graduale!

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: Graduale Romanum Roman Gradual Propers Last Updated: January 1, 2020

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    “Holy Name Hymn” (2-Voice Arrangement)
    When we post a direct URL link, we frequently get thousands of downloads. But when scrolling is required, very few take the time. I mention this because those who click on this URL link and scroll to the bottom can download—completely free of charge—a clever 2-voice arrangement for a famous hymn to the Most Holy Name of Jesus. In a pinch, it can be nicely sung by one male and one female! It will be of interest to those who seek arrangements for two voices.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    PDF Download • Introit (3rd Sn. Ord.)
    This coming Sunday, 25 January 2026, is the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A). The ENTRANCE CHANT (“Dóminus secus mare”) is somewhat rare because it comes from the New Testament. The authentic version in Latin—of astounding antiquity—was jettisoned in 1955 but restored in 1970. This rehearsal video has me attempting to sing the melody while simultaneously accompanying myself on the organ. I encourage you to print off the organ accompaniment (PDF) and play through it because it has extremely ‘happy’ harmonies.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    “Lamb of God” (Musical Setting)
    The MASS OF SAINT ANNE LINE has been quite popular ever since ROMAN MISSAL Third Edition was released circa 2011. You can now download the musical score (PDF) for this setting, placed into five (5) different keys; i.e. “pitch levels” that are high and low. This makes it possible to adjust based upon who’s singing at which time of day.
    —Jeff Ostrowski

Quick Thoughts

    “Reminder” — Month of January (2026)
    On a daily basis, I speak to people who don’t realize we publish a free newsletter (although they’ve followed our blog for years). We have no endowment, no major donors, no savings, and refuse to run annoying ads. As a result, our mailing list is crucial to our survival. Signing up couldn’t be easier: simply scroll to the bottom of any blog article and enter your email address.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    PDF • “O Come All Ye Faithful” (Simplified)
    I admire the harmonization of “Adeste Fideles” by David Willcocks (d. 2015), who served as director of the Royal College of Music (London, England). In 2025, I was challenged to create a simplified arrangement for organists incapable of playing the authentic version at tempo. The result was this simplified keyboard arrangement (PDF download) based on the David Willcocks version of “O Come All Ye Faithful.” Feel free to play through it and let me know what you think.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    PDF Download • “In Paradisum” in English
    We always sing the IN PARADISUM in Latin, as printed on this PDF score. I have an appallingly bad memory (meaning I’d be a horrible witness in court). In any event, it’s been brought to my attention that 15 years ago I created this organ accompaniment for the famous and beautiful ‘IN PARADISUM’ Gregorian chant sung in English according to ‘MR3’ (Roman Missal, Third Edition). If anyone desires such a thing, feel free to download and print. Looking back, I wish I’d brought the TENOR and BASS voices into a unison (on B-Natural) for the word “welcome” on the second line.
    —Jeff Ostrowski

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“Obey, then, these prescriptions sincerely and calmly. [viz. clerics must pray their office in Latin.] It is not an excessive love of old ways that prompts them.”

— Pope Saint Paul VI (15 August 1966)

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