Preparing music folders for a Missa Cantata – all the essentials and a few handy desirables.
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The Most Disturbing Change To The 1962 Missal
We’re not as smart as we’d thought … and our forefathers weren’t as dumb as we’d assumed.
Peace and St Francis
St Francis worked for peace through prayer. If by singing we pray twice, then this collection of music could multiply our efforts today!
Breaking News: The Communion Hymn is an Optional Add-On
Reading the General Instruction of the Roman Missal can bring many surprises. One of them has to do with the ubiquitous communion hymn.
Important Resources for Liturgical Reform (6 of 7)
Some free resources for Cantor, Choir, and Organ for furthering the liturgical reform in your parish.
Important Resources for Liturgical Reform (4 of 7)
Should Church music be fun? Yes!!!
Important Resources for Liturgical Reform (3 of 7)
Public Domain Scores & Published Resources
Important Resources for Liturgical Reform (2 of 7)
Planting the seeds for liturgical reform with a new book of old hymns.
Important Resources for Liturgical Reform (1 of 7)
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.
The Real Trouble With Missalettes
Did you catch that last quotation? “Unless proper readings are given.” What does that passage mean?
Colloquium Update I
All the things I love about the Colloquium experience are here in force: an extraordinary faculty, magnificent liturgies, good fellowship, etc.
An Overview of the Music Program at Our Lady of the Atonement Church & Academy (Part 1)
On Fridays, Mass is celebrated in Latin according to the Ordinary Form. Each day, one of the school choirs leads the liturgical singing.
Why We Need the Greatest Art in Catholic Worship
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.
Setting an Example Through Funerals
Funerals can be a good time to demonstrate the possibilities of reverent liturgical music at Mass.
When in Crisis: Ideology and Diplomacy
In cases of constant crisis, diplomacy yields far more fruit than ideology. Demanding the ideal will usually get you nothing but a pink slip.