Trimmings on Advent
Cards, gifts, wreaths, trees and candles. How do you keep Advent?
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Archives for November 2013
Uh Oh … How do you spell “Ressurection” ?
The new Gregorian Missal (Solesmes, 2012) is a marvelous book.
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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.
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Spiritual Reading
Do you have a plan about which spiritual book you will be reading this Advent?
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Deo Gratias
The Liturgical Model of Gratitude
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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.
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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”
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Hans Memling’s Masterpiece: The Last Judgment
Christmas is coming! For Catholics, that means its time to think about the Apocalypse.
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A Simple Plan To Improve Music At Mass
Are all musical styles acceptable for Mass? Movie directors realize such a notion is bogus.
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A Chart That Says It All …
What a stark contrast between the (discredited) translation from the 1970s and the 2011 translation!
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Traditional Latin Hymnal “Facts Sheet”
Folks have been requesting a “breakdown” of the St. Edmund Campion Hymnal … so here it is!
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Official Lenten Acclamations In Latin & English
“Acclamationes pro tempore Quadragesimae”
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The Lord as “Dominus”
What Dominates Your Life?
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What passion cannot music raise and quell!
John Dryden’s Song for Saint Cecilia’s Day – in praise of the power of music
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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.
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