PDF • “Standard Gregorian Chants for Schools, Churches, Seminaries, & Convents” (1946) —123 pages
Until a few days ago, I knew nothing of this (extremely rare) book. Now it’s been scanned and uploaded—free to all.
Pre-1955 Holy Week
“What is the Best Catholic Missal?” • Video Review by Catholic Family News
“I am shocked this isn’t more well known; this is really a spectacular work.” —Catholic Family News
Leaked Document! • Comparison Chart—New Responsorial Psalms (“Abbey Psalms & Canticles”)
The NAB tried to use “overly casual” language—and the results are often an abomination.
“Truly Bizarre!” • Easter Vigil on Easter Sunday?
Rather than allow the traditional times, the Vatican gave permission to allow the Easter Vigil to be celebrated on the morning of Easter Sunday!
“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!
PDF Download • Vespers for Holy Thursday?
“Custom preserves many things in liturgy after their first reason has ceased.” —Father Adrian Fortescue
New Website! • “Restore The 1954 Holy Week”
We are pleased to observe how this site included our liturgical PDF files.
Three Radical Liturgical Changes • (Pope Pius XII)
I love Venerable Pius XII very much, but this particular change was unconscionable.
(Screenshots) • Proving Holy Saturday Took Place In The Morning
Five reasons keeping Holy Saturday in the morning is a good idea.
PDF Download • “Holy Week and Easter with Gregorian Chant” (797 pages)
Supremely rare Belgian book with Gregorian Chant!
I Was Wrong to Dread the “Pre-1955” Holy Week
Five (5) differences between the ancient rites of Holy Week (“Pre-1955”) and the Pius XII version.
Holy Week Bulletin from 1943
Notice when the ceremonies begin!