“Dom Jausions had a skilled hand. His transcriptions are masterpieces of neatness & precision.”
A few days ago, Dominique Gatté released something quite extraordinary.
“A much greater source of anxiety to Us is the style of action of those who maintain that liturgical worship should shed its sacred character, who foolishly say we should substitute for sacred items & furnishings ordinary common things in daily use.” —Pope Saint Paul VI (14 Oct 1968)
A few days ago, Dominique Gatté released something quite extraordinary.
I would argue we must renew our good resolution and stand firm.
Including three separate points on Dom Combe’s shameful and defamatory statement.
I demonstrate how the “Kyrie Eleison” can be adapted for use in the Extraordinary Form.
Is it fair to forever bind Dom Guéranger to what he wrote about “barbarous archaisms” in 1855?
My husband tells me this edition (by Dom Pothier’s student) is of monumental importance. I take him at his word.
He screamed into the telephone: “There’s no such thing as Gregorian Chant!”
The truth is stranger than fiction.
This can seem like a dry topic, but it actually often deals with practical issues faced by every choirmaster who wants to promote plainchant.
Using this coming Sunday (12th Sunday after Pentecost) as an example.
This is the “pure” Vatican Edition—technically the only version of the rhythm allowed by Church documents!
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The election of Pope Leo XIV has been exciting, and we’re filled with hope for our apostolate’s future!
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President’s Message (dated 30 May 2025)
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