Trimmings on Advent
Cards, gifts, wreaths, trees and candles. How do you keep Advent?
Archives for November 2013
Uh Oh … How do you spell “Ressurection” ?
The new Gregorian Missal (Solesmes, 2012) is a marvelous book.
A Challenge for the “Big Three” — Is there a Market for the Propers?
I have a challenge to the “Big Three” publishers. The propers are the new frontier of liturgical composition. I propose that they get ahead of the curve now.
Spiritual Reading
Do you have a plan about which spiritual book you will be reading this Advent?
Deo Gratias
The Liturgical Model of Gratitude
With Regard to the New Document by Francis: “Evangelii Gaudium”
I’ve encountered priests who believe their job during the sermon is to talk like Rush Limbaugh, Chris Matthews, or Bill O’Reilly.
Catholic Line Art, Black and White • Installment #43
I will be releasing hundreds of these B/W religious line art drawings for free and instant download. These beautiful Catholic “woodcuts” were done with magnificent skill. “Download Free Traditional Catholic Clipart”
Hans Memling’s Masterpiece: The Last Judgment
Christmas is coming! For Catholics, that means its time to think about the Apocalypse.
A Simple Plan To Improve Music At Mass
Are all musical styles acceptable for Mass? Movie directors realize such a notion is bogus.
A Chart That Says It All …
What a stark contrast between the (discredited) translation from the 1970s and the 2011 translation!
Traditional Latin Hymnal “Facts Sheet”
Folks have been requesting a “breakdown” of the St. Edmund Campion Hymnal … so here it is!
Official Lenten Acclamations In Latin & English
“Acclamationes pro tempore Quadragesimae”
The Lord as “Dominus”
What Dominates Your Life?
What passion cannot music raise and quell!
John Dryden’s Song for Saint Cecilia’s Day – in praise of the power of music
Saint Cecilia and Why the Word is Preeminent
I confront a challenge most musicians of sacred music face: the battle between the Word and musical “feel.” From the Word, emanates a life: all that is love, all that is beauty, all that is sacrifice and service to God.