“Seventy-Three (73) Changes” • Which Pope Pius XII Made to Holy Week
If we feel compelled to condemn these changes, let’s at least spend time learning what they are!
Holy Week
A Short Reflection for Holy Week: On Love
May these thoughts on selfless love encourage you to persevere through Holy Week.
Hidden Gem: Crux Fidelis (attr. King John IV of Portugal)
I don’t know who really wrote this motet, but I do know it’s a soothing and highly accessible selection for Holy Week.
Holy Week Chants • Clergy Training
An introduction to the English chants of Holy Week for clergy
CDW Guidance for Holy Week 2021
Bishops have broad freedom to determine what adaptations may be necessary in 2021.
Craving the Body of Christ
Insights from Joseph of Arimathea
CDW Guidelines for Holy Week 2020
The Congregation has released a short document with pertinent guidance.
“Reproaches” for Good Friday (Recording)
The indispensable “Musician’s Guide to Good Friday,” including a 50-page PDF and rehearsal videos!
Motet for Three Voices: “O Crux Ave” 1
This piece is ideal for use as a motet during the veneration of the Holy Cross at the Good Friday liturgy.
Parish Lenten Programs • 15 Suggestions
Simply adhering to the liturgical traditions of the Church would be a wonderful Lenten program for every parish.
Motet for Three Voices: “O Crux Ave”
This piece is ideal for use as a motet during the veneration of the Holy Cross at the Good Friday liturgy.
How did your Holy Week go?
Singing for the Sacred Triduum and Easter ceremonies is an awesome privilege. Coming out the other side can be very sweet indeed, even when things didn’t always go quite as planned.
Essential Resources for Holy Week
Knowing What Is Needed
Five Things Directors and Choirs Must Remember This Week
You may forever change the lives of someone you do not know in ways you will never know.
Helping Your Deacon or Priest Learn the Exsultet
Singing the “Exsultet” can be intimidating! Six pages of endless notes and words? Here are some helpful tools.