“Reader Feedback” • 7 April 2025
A reader in Poland writes…
We’re a 501(c)3 public charity established in 2006. We have no endowment, no major donors, no savings, and run no advertisements. We exist solely by the generosity of small donors.
“I grew up in an Italian-American family.” —Feedback from a priest.
“Throughout those 40+ years, I designed the music liturgy according to my sense of entertainment, failing to realise what it was supposed to be until much later.” —Chad H.
We owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to Jeffrey Tucker, who prevented a non-Christian company from securing a monopoly on the (mandatory) English psalm translation!
“This is a false assertion: one I’ve never heard, read about, or heard organ builders discuss.” —Kyle H.
“I haven’t been doing parish music that long—only about 3 years at this point.” —Celeste M.
I’ve lived through various pendulum swings: the “Glory and Praise” phase; the “hymn sandwich” phase; and the “baroque tracker organ” phase.
“I believe (though I could be wrong) the USCCB website is correct and Jeff is wrong.” —Father J. Haley
“I’m currently gathering materials for a newly ordained priest…”
“I had never directed for the TLM before this semester, and your resources have been beneficial…”
“Our priest was delighted with the program, or so it appeared. During Holy Week he asked me to resign (which I did). He gave no reason and would not even discuss the issue.”
Corpus Christi Watershed is a 501(c)3 public charity dedicated to exploring and embodying as our calling the relationship of religion, culture, and the arts. This non-profit organization employs the creative media in service of theology, the Church, and Christian culture for the enrichment and enjoyment of the public.
The election of Pope Leo XIV has been exciting, and we’re filled with hope for our apostolate’s future!
But we’re under pressure to transfer our website to a “subscription model.”
We don’t want to do that. We believe our website should remain free to all.
Our president has written the following letter:
President’s Message (dated 30 May 2025)
Time's up