First Impressions of Bishop Sample’s Pastoral Letter on Sacred Music
A bishop issues diocesan-wide directives on the role of music in the liturgy. A look at some of the more noteworthy instructions.
Archives for February 2013
Humility
The Root Virtue
A Word About Hymns . . . OK, A Few Words!
Tozer: “I have, on the other hand, retained several more or less traditional tunes, absolutely valueless and without merit from a musical point of view, but which seem to have become a necessity if a book is to appeal — as I hope this one will — to the varied needs of various churches.”
Famous Conductor Fired Because He Refused To Sing Hymn
The following letter was printed in the “Sacred Music Journal” (Winter of 2002). I was shocked when I first read it. It concerns a conductor famous for his performances of the works of William Byrd.
A Proposed Lenten Fast for Musicians
Christ’s love has gathered us into one. True, we may be united in the love of Christ—but not necessarily in other things. Our differences may be vast. This is where the bounds of love and Christian charity are truly tested.
The Devil’s Parody
The pro-life mentality echoes and imitates the good angels who chose eternal life by the power of sanctifying grace . . .
Astounding Talk Given By Pope
We will have more on this. This is remarkable.
News Items / 14 February 2013
Some recent items of note . . .
Lord, Have Mercy?
In which I make Prince references to describe the Ash Wednesday Kyrie.
Beautiful Savior
The Meaning of Ash Wednesday
The Pope Has Prayed About This Decision For A Long Time
We are now learning that our Holy Father had been contemplating and praying about his resignation for a very long time. In April of 2009, the Holy Father visited the tomb of an obscure Pope named St. Celestine V, remarkable for a certain reason . . .
Pope Benedict XVI to Step Down Feb. 28
I believe that Pope Benedict XVI will go down in history as one of the greatest Popes.
Lovely, If Unfamiliar
Duc in Altum
Reflections on the Liturgy by Andrew Nash
When we shake hands, we do not feel the need to explain, “By this gesture I am establishing contact with you.”
Mardi Gras and Burying the Alleluia
The “Alleluia” was literally buried in the cemetery, leaving the people with the hope and anticipation of its Easter Sunday resurrection.