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Pope Francis

Fr. David Friel · April 27, 2014

The Mercy of God Makes Saints

Unmasking the Media’s Mythical Divide Between Popes

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Richard J. Clark · March 21, 2014

Reverent and welcoming parishes are not mutually exclusive.

Yes, the house is on fire. Yes, liturgy is important. Seriously? Yes.

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Fr. David Friel · January 26, 2014

Comparing Canons

Does Using Eucharistic Prayer II Really “Save Time”?

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Corpus Christi Watershed · January 13, 2014

Pope Francis Says Mass “Ad Orientem” … Again!

These images come to us from Msgr. Guido Marini’s Facebook page, which has more than 100,000 followers.

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Jeff Ostrowski · January 5, 2014

Initial Response To Pope Francis’ Recent Actions Regarding Monsignori

What? You never heard of the “horse barn” mentality?

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Jeff Ostrowski · December 16, 2013

Francis Clashes With Former Head Of Liturgical Institute

In my humble opinion, Pope Francis is spot on.

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Dr. Peter Kwasniewski · December 12, 2013

General and Particular Examen

Many saintly authors recommend a “particular and general examination of conscience,” but seldom explain what is meant by this, apparently because it used to be extremely well known.

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Corpus Christi Watershed · December 4, 2013

Francis on Benedict’s “Enlightened Conscience”

The Pope Emeritus “prays, reads, listens to music, dedicates himself to his correspondence, which is a lot, and receives visitors. Every day we walk together in the woods behind the monastery, reciting the rosary.” — Archbishop Ganswein (10/22/13)

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Jeff Ostrowski · November 27, 2013

With Regard to the New Document by Francis: “Evangelii Gaudium”

I’ve encountered priests who believe their job during the sermon is to talk like Rush Limbaugh, Chris Matthews, or Bill O’Reilly.

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Jeff Ostrowski · October 30, 2013

Definition Of Liturgical “Piccoluomini” ?

Human beings are “geared” toward annual events. Our minds, emotions, and memories simply aren’t programmed to work in 3-year cycles.

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Jeff Ostrowski · October 28, 2013

A Culture Obsessed With Sensationalism

It’s bizarre that both conductor and pianist were too lazy to discuss things like tempi beforehand.

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Fr. David Friel · October 27, 2013

Gerard Manley Hopkins & Beauty

Pondering Papal Poetic Preferences

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Fr. David Friel · October 13, 2013

Aparecida

Consecration to the IHM

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Fr. David Friel · October 6, 2013

Pope Francis in Context

Teach the Beauty of God’s Ways

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Richard J. Clark · September 27, 2013

Pope Francis Leads Outside of Our Comfort Zone

Pope Francis is not afraid to open dialogue about difficult subjects. That alone marks enormous change. Perhaps, this kind of dialogue makes some of us uncomfortable. But this opens the possibility of growth.

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President’s Corner

    Music List • “Ascension of the Lord”

    Readers have expressed interest in examining my “music list” for this coming Sunday.

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    —Jeff Ostrowski
    PDF Download • “For Pentecost Sunday”

    There’s a triple ‘allelúja’ and I just love the chord at the end of the 2nd iteration.

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    —Jeff Ostrowski
    PDF Download • “Organ Accompaniment”

    The following declaration will probably smack of “blowing my own horn.”

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    —Jeff Ostrowski

Quick Thoughts

    “Thee” + “Thou” + “Thine”

    Regarding approval for the “Revised Standard Version (Catholic Edition).”

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    —Jeff Ostrowski
    “Reminder” — Month of May (2026)

    Since a new month has arrived, it’s my pleasure to remind you that…

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    —Jeff Ostrowski
    Simplified Version • “Canon in D” (Pachelbel)

    I don’t care what people say; I love this piece!

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    —Jeff Ostrowski

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“As a little child, Christ is presented in the temple, the Lawgiver obeying His law. Here the Redeemer offers Himself and is redeemed at a pauper’s price.”

— Father Augustine Thomas Ricchini (d. 1779)

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