“Re: Vigil Masses” • Reader Feedback (3 June 2025)
“This question comes up twice this month, both for Pentecost and the Feast of Ss. Peter and Paul.” —Marissa R.
“A much greater source of anxiety to Us is the style of action of those who maintain that liturgical worship should shed its sacred character, who foolishly say we should substitute for sacred items & furnishings ordinary common things in daily use.” —Pope Saint Paul VI (14 Oct 1968)
“This question comes up twice this month, both for Pentecost and the Feast of Ss. Peter and Paul.” —Marissa R.
Confusing! The 2nd reading & Gospel from the 7th Sunday of Easter may be read on the 6th Sunday of Easter.
Also included are three (3) versions of the Stations of the Cross, by Fulton J. Sheen, Cardinal Ratzinger, and Alphonsus Liguori.
Is backroom bowdlerization of Sacred Scripture truly irreversible?
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A new Adoremus article explores how best to overthrow the tyranny of “alius cantus congruus.”
Announcing the first issue of a brand new publication focusing on liturgy and sacred music.
This article includes live recordings from a conference (“Society for Catholic Liturgy”) in Los Angeles.
Vatican II spoke of “useless repetitions” in the liturgy, and said these should be examined…
Sacred Music Helped to Transform Tauron Arena Kraków into a House of Prayer
The Bishop of Little Rock has sent a letter (14 July 2016) forbidding his priests to celebrate Mass “ad orientem.”
Introducing a Five-Year Plan for the Future of Sacred Music in the Diocese of Marquette
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The election of Pope Leo XIV has been exciting, and we’re filled with hope for our apostolate’s future!
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Our president has written the following letter:
President’s Message (dated 30 May 2025)
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