Gregorian Rhythm Wars • “Jeff’s Fourth Response to Patrick” (19 July 2023)
Twenty years ago, I had the opportunity to conduct a week-long interview with Dom Cardine’s former boss.
Monsignor Ronald Knox Traditional Mass
Re: Ancient Sequence (Thursday after Pentecost)
A priest saw her article and provided—for the first time in history—a literal English translation!
Terrific Pentecost Hymn You’ve Not Heard Before!
Certainly the most beautiful capital “Q” I’ve ever seen!
PDF Download • “Veni, Veni Emmanuel” for 2 parts
I didn’t have the heart to tell this fellow that the same melody occurs at other times of the liturgical year.
“Released” • A Eucharistic Hymn You’ll Love!
Installment 4 • “How Has Nobody Done This Before?” (series)
Seven Solutions • “Getting Catholics Singing Again”
At the conservatory, we’re surrounded by hundreds of professional musicians; but stepping into a Catholic parish the situation is quite different.
“Talk Is Cheap” • Advice For Music Directors
If you fail to carefully plan your rehearsal, you’ll be eaten alive. And rightfully so!
(Holy Trinity Sunday) • An Astonishing Hymn!
Hymns by Monsignor Knox often make reference to “the friendless”—have you ever been without a friend?
“Veni Creator Spiritus” + Organ Accompaniment • with English Translation by Fr. Fortescue
Did you realize there are two versions of this famous hymn?
“Adze” • Do you know this word?
William F. Buckley speaking on television about Monsignor Ronald Knox.
Book Title • “English As She Is Spoke”
One who translates Aquinas expects to be cross-examined by those who understand philosophy and Latin; but Bible translators are liable to be cross-examined by anybody, because everybody thinks he knows what the Bible means.
Ronald Knox • His Actual Voice!
A fascinating radio address by Msgr. Knox covering topics related to the Incarnation.
Contemporary “Stabat Mater” (SATB) • by Gustaaf Nees (d. 1965)
You’ve never heard this arrangement before—perfect for Lent.
Msgr. Knox • “Ten Commandments” for Crime Stories
Knox was a founding member of the “Detection Club,” which included Agatha Christie and G. K. Chesterton.
Why I Never Repeat Pieces With My Choir
“Sometimes when you are confusing, you are mistaken for being learned.” —Fulton J. Sheen