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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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Search Results for: simple english propers

The Most Disturbing Change To The 1962 Missal

Jeff Ostrowski · November 3, 2014

We’re not as smart as we’d thought … and our forefathers weren’t as dumb as we’d assumed.

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: Extraordinary Form 1962 Missal Last Updated: January 1, 2020

Peace and St Francis

Veronica Brandt · October 4, 2014

St Francis worked for peace through prayer. If by singing we pray twice, then this collection of music could multiply our efforts today!

Filed Under: Articles Last Updated: January 1, 2020

Breaking News: The Communion Hymn is an Optional Add-On

Dr. Peter Kwasniewski · September 11, 2014

Reading the General Instruction of the Roman Missal can bring many surprises. One of them has to do with the ubiquitous communion hymn.

Filed Under: Articles Last Updated: January 1, 2020

Important Resources for Liturgical Reform (6 of 7)

Andrew R. Motyka · August 13, 2014

Some free resources for Cantor, Choir, and Organ for furthering the liturgical reform in your parish.

Filed Under: Articles Last Updated: January 1, 2020

Important Resources for Liturgical Reform (4 of 7)

Jeff Ostrowski · August 11, 2014

Should Church music be fun? Yes!!!

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: Dom Gregory Murray 100 Organ Interludes, Free Responsorial Psalms Organ Vocalist Last Updated: January 1, 2020

Important Resources for Liturgical Reform (3 of 7)

Fr. David Friel · August 10, 2014

Public Domain Scores & Published Resources

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: Reform of the Reform, Sheet Music Last Updated: January 1, 2020

Important Resources for Liturgical Reform (2 of 7)

Veronica Brandt · August 9, 2014

Planting the seeds for liturgical reform with a new book of old hymns.

Filed Under: Articles Last Updated: January 1, 2020

Important Resources for Liturgical Reform (1 of 7)

Richard J. Clark · August 8, 2014

Some mainstream resources are geared towards maximizing market share; there are a number of others, perhaps lesser known that have the words of St. Pius X and “Sacrosanctum Concilium” in mind.

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: CanticaNOVA Publications, Reform of the Reform Last Updated: January 1, 2020

The Real Trouble With Missalettes

Jeff Ostrowski · July 14, 2014

Did you catch that last quotation? “Unless proper readings are given.” What does that passage mean?

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: Novus Ordo Lectionary, Stop Wasting Money On Missalettes Last Updated: January 1, 2020

Colloquium Update I

Fr. David Friel · July 3, 2014

All the things I love about the Colloquium experience are here in force: an extraordinary faculty, magnificent liturgies, good fellowship, etc.

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: Sacred Music Colloquium Last Updated: January 1, 2020

An Overview of the Music Program at Our Lady of the Atonement Church & Academy (Part 1)

Guest Author · May 19, 2014

On Fridays, Mass is celebrated in Latin according to the Ordinary Form. Each day, one of the school choirs leads the liturgical singing.

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: Graduale Romanum Roman Gradual Propers, Our Lady Of The Atonement Academy Last Updated: January 1, 2020

Why We Need the Greatest Art in Catholic Worship

Dr. Peter Kwasniewski · April 3, 2014

Was it necessary to change our forms of worship to suit “modern man”? And do we need to set aside our glorious musical heritage? Absolutely not.

Filed Under: Articles Last Updated: January 1, 2020

Setting an Example Through Funerals

Andrew R. Motyka · February 26, 2014

Funerals can be a good time to demonstrate the possibilities of reverent liturgical music at Mass.

Filed Under: Articles Last Updated: January 1, 2020

When in Crisis: Ideology and Diplomacy

Richard J. Clark · February 21, 2014

In cases of constant crisis, diplomacy yields far more fruit than ideology. Demanding the ideal will usually get you nothing but a pink slip.

Filed Under: Articles Last Updated: January 1, 2020

“Adoremus In Æternum” … Heretical?

Jeff Ostrowski · September 19, 2013

“Will you still love your girlfriend after she becomes your wife?”

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

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    PDF • Our Lady of Guadalupe (12 Dec.)
    The Responsorial Psalm may be downloaded as a PDF file (organist & vocalist) for 12 December, which is the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. When it comes to the formulary for this Mass, it’s astounding how infrequently it’s included in official books. Prior to Vatican II, one had to search through “supplemental material” printed in the back of hand-missals and graduals. But since 1970, the feast is virtually nonexistent. According to the UNIVERSAL KALENDAR, 12 December is the “Feast of Saint Jane Frances De Chantal, Religious” (Die 12 decembris: S. Ioannæ Franciscæ de Chantal, religiosæ). Why should that feast overpower Our Lady of Guadalupe? In the United States, OLG is celebrated—and I’d assume in Mexico, Central America, South America, and Canada—but, as I said, the Propria Missae are virtually impossible to locate. I possess only three books which mention this feast.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    Simplified Accompaniment (Advent Hymn)
    Many organists are forced to simultaneously serve as both CANTOR and ACCOMPANIST. In spite of what some claim, this can be difficult. I invite you to download this simplified organ accompaniment (PDF) which in the Father Brébeuf Hymnal is hymn #661: “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” (for ADVENT). I’m toying with the idea of creating a whole bunch of these, to help amateur organists. The last one I uploaded was downloaded more than 2,900 times in a matter of hours—so there appears to be interest.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    PDF • “Music List” (Immaculate Concep.)
    Readers have expressed interest in perusing the ORDER OF MUSIC I’ve prepared for 8 December 2025, the feast of OUR LADY’S IMMACULATE CONCEPTION. If such a thing interests you, feel free to download it as a PDF file. The fauxbourdon setting of the COMMUNION is exquisite. In Latin, the title of this feast is: In Conceptione Immaculata Beatae Mariae Virginis. As always, the Responsorial Psalm, Gospel Acclamation, and Mass Propers for this Sunday are available at the feasts website alongside the official texts in Latin.
    —Jeff Ostrowski

Quick Thoughts

    Pope Leo XIV on Sacred Music
    On 5 December 2025, Pope Leo XIV made this declaration with regard to liturgical music.
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    “Translations Approved for Liturgical Use”
    According to the newsletter for USSCB’s Committee on Divine Worship dated September 1996, there are three (3) translations of the Bible which can be used in the sacred liturgy in the United States. You can read this information with your own eyes. It seems the USCCB and also Rome fully approved the so-called NRSV (“New Revised Standard Version”) on 13 November 1991 and 6 April 1992 but this permission was then withdrawn in 1994.
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    Gospel Options for 2 November (“All Souls”)
    We’ve been told some bishops are suppressing the TLM because of “unity.” But is unity truly found in the MISSALE RECENS? For instance, on All Souls (2 November), any of these Gospel readings may be chosen, for any reason (or for no reason at all). The same is true of the Propria Missæ and other readings—there are countless options in the ORDINARY FORM. In other words, no matter which OF parish you attend on 2 November, you’ll almost certainly hear different propers and readings, to say nothing of different ‘styles’ of music. Where is the “unity” in all this? Indeed, the Second Vatican Council solemnly declared: “Even in the liturgy, the Church has no wish to impose a rigid uniformity in matters which do not implicate the faith or the good of the whole community.”
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Random Quote

“Victoria not only made his professional debut as church organist: he also continued active on the organ bench until the very eve of his death. Indeed, during his last seven years at Madrid (1604-1611) he occupied no other musical post but that of convent organist.”

— Dr. Robert Stevenson (1961)

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