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“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.
A priest serving in Washington D.C. writes to us…
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!
“This is a false assertion: one I’ve never heard, read about, or heard organ builders discuss.” —Kyle H.
“I haven’t been doing parish music that long—only about 3 years at this point.” —Celeste M.
I’ve lived through various pendulum swings: the “Glory and Praise” phase; the “hymn sandwich” phase; and the “baroque tracker organ” phase.
“I believe (though I could be wrong) the USCCB website is correct and Jeff is wrong.” —Father J. Haley
“I’m currently gathering materials for a newly ordained priest…”
“I had never directed for the TLM before this semester, and your resources have been beneficial…”
Robert B. sent us the following email…
“Our priest was delighted with the program, or so it appeared. During Holy Week he asked me to resign (which I did). He gave no reason and would not even discuss the issue.”
Mrs. J.M. writes to us from Manassas, Virginia: “I’m thrilled you are offering this scan by the Sisters of the Most Precious Blood in O’Fallon, Missouri! Years ago I wrote to the sisters and one sent me a copy of all the booklets and cds. I have been such an admirer of Msgr Hellriegel’s work!”
Mr. RPD wrote: “I write to you regarding your recent release of 483 pages of Plainsong Propers in English, composed by the Sisters of the Most Precious Blood in O’Fallon, Missouri. I attended the English School in Helsinki from 1957 to 1969. The teachers were sisters of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus, from O’Fallon, […]
“No musician in our parish (and probably our archdiocese) is paid, despite the many hours we put in.” —Charlotte M.
The word 𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆 can mean “not punctual” or “dead.”
