“Jesu Nostra Redemptio” • Ancient Hymn for the Ascension translated into English!
Did you know every Mass is a celebration of our Lord’s Ascension? — Here’s proof.
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Jean de Brebeuf Hymnal
New Harmonies! • “To Jesus Christ, Our Sovereign King”
It’s hard to believe, but Father Knauff’s “Christ the King Hymnal for Congregational Singing” (1954) omitted this hymn!
PDF Download • Organ Accompaniments (Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament)
Including O SALUTARIS (“O Saving Victim Opening Wide”) and TANTUM ERGO (“Down in Adoration Falling”) in Latin and English.
Can’t Decide Which Hymn Tune To Use?
My brain can’t accept the approach chosen by this “Graduale”…
A B C D F etc. — An Ancient “Alphabetical” Hymn
This hymn by Caelius Sedulius (Christian Poet from the 5th century) has been translated into English by a Catholic priest.
Stunning Harmonies! • “Hail, Holy Queen Enthroned Above” (Hymn #783)
This has been called the “incomparable and indispensable” hymnal for Catholics.
“Pange Lingua” translated into English • Hymn by Saint Thomas Aquinas
I predict this smooth harmonization will go down in history—it fits the voice perfectly.
“Christ The Lord Is Risen Today” • (Hymn #697)
…including several captivating attempts to translate “Victimae Paschali Laudes.”
Rehearsal • “Come, Holy Ghost, Creator Blest”
Including information about a *fabulous* liturgical book from the 1950s.
Brébeuf Hymn #554 • “Victis Sibi” in English
Better late than never!
CCW President on “Real Presence Radio”
Mr. Matthew L. Willkom and Fr. Randall Kasel (Pastor, St. Michael in Pine Island, MN) interviewed Jeff Ostrowski a few weeks ago.
Hymn: “All glory, laud, and honor to Thee, Redeemer, King” (Sopr, Alto, Tenr, Bass)
Today, rehearsal videos were uploaded for each *individual* voice part: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass.
HYMN • “Vexilla Regis” (SATB setting in English)
Father Adrian Fortescue (d. 1923) called this “perhaps the greatest of all hymns.”
“Jesus Christ Is Risen Today” (Brébeuf Hymnal, #699)
During Advent, choirmasters must plan Christmas. During Lent, choirmasters must plan Easter. And so on.
PDF Download • “Ad Regias Agni Dapes” (Organ Accompaniment)
I composed this organ accompaniment yesterday, looking ahead towards Eastertide.
A Hymn We’re Singing This Lent—In English!
Have you heard of the “People’s Mass Book,” published by Omer Westendorf in 1964?
PDF Download • Catholic Hymnal by the Bishop of Cleveland, Ohio (84 Pages)
An extremely rare hymnal compiled by the Most Rev’d Joseph Schrembs, Bishop of Cleveland, Ohio.
PDF Download • “Hymnal of Christian Unity” (1964)
There’s something comforting about the Brébeuf hymnal translations, since they were created by Catholic priests.
“I’m hanging on every word.”—Catholic Organist Group
My friend, Richard J. Clark, sent me a screenshot from the “Catholic Organist Group.”
PDF Download • “What Makes A Good Hymn?”
Dr. Terry says: “The melody must be clearly defined, free from triviality and trite clichés, avoiding harmonies that are sugary or sensuous.”