“Breviary Editors Did It First!” • Omitting Verses?
A reader says: “If a verse ends on a question mark, it might make sense to sing the verse that follows.”
Reader Feedback Corpus Christi Watershed
“Pipe Organ Interlude During Funerals?” • (Reader Feedback)
Before I say one word, I should probably…
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“Information Requested About Hymnals”
The following message was sent to us by a reader…
“Reader Feedback” • 5 November 2025
“Although I don’t have much to offer, I want to be able to offer something for the great work you do!”
“Reader Feedback” • 7 April 2025
A reader in Poland writes…
“From A Priest” • Reader Feedback (28 March 2025)
“I grew up in an Italian-American family.” —Feedback from a priest.
“Reader Feedback” • 22 March 2025
Remember: “Misery loves company!”
Reader Feedback • “Reform of the Reform”
“Throughout those 40+ years, I designed the music liturgy according to my sense of entertainment, failing to realise what it was supposed to be until much later.” —Chad H.
“Reader Feedback” • 11 February 2025
A priest serving in Washington D.C. writes to us…
“Win or Lose, a Fight Worth Fighting!” • (Email Received from a Priest)
We owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to Jeffrey Tucker, who prevented a non-Christian company from securing a monopoly on the (mandatory) English psalm translation!
“Jeff, Your Assertions Are False and Misleading”
“This is a false assertion: one I’ve never heard, read about, or heard organ builders discuss.” —Kyle H.
Reader Feedback • Re: “Simplified” Music (Part 2)
“I haven’t been doing parish music that long—only about 3 years at this point.” —Celeste M.
Reader Feedback • Re: “Simplified” Organ Music
I’ve lived through various pendulum swings: the “Glory and Praise” phase; the “hymn sandwich” phase; and the “baroque tracker organ” phase.
When Does “Christmas” End?
“I believe (though I could be wrong) the USCCB website is correct and Jeff is wrong.” —Father J. Haley