Pope Francis Says Mass “Ad Orientem” … Again!
These images come to us from Msgr. Guido Marini’s Facebook page, which has more than 100,000 followers.
Archives for January 2014
The International Institute for Culture
“For the Love of Music” Series
Improvising – and Praying – on the Propers
A close friend, a priest once told me years ago something I’ve never forgotten. “The people don’t need to know what it is to understand it.” They will understand the prayer interiorly if not in words. Since hearing that, I have always thought it important to play and pray music related to a relevant text.
Is Chant Just for Old-Heads?
The NY Frassati Fellowship Chant Workshop
Common side effects of Crestor (AstraZeneca)
I was given Crestor to lower cholesterol. I took a pill each night for 2.5 weeks.
Byzantine Splendor and Roman Sobriety
The traditional Western Mass is intent on reminding the worshiper of the death of Christ and the believer’s own sinfulness and unworthiness, while the Eastern Divine Liturgy accents the victory of Christ and the Christian’s triumph with Him in glory.
Which Translations Do You Prefer? Literal Or Poetic?
I never thought I’d say this … but I agree with Paul Inwood.
Catholic Line Art, Black and White • Installment #47
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”
How Artwork Should Be Integrated In Liturgical Books For The Laity
Practically speaking, how might a Catholic be edified by artwork?
St. Eulalia by John William Waterhouse
A daring painting for a daring saint.
Ministry vs. Edification
Do the People “Minister” to their Priests?
Initial Response To Pope Francis’ Recent Actions Regarding Monsignori
What? You never heard of the “horse barn” mentality?
Interleaving Latin and English on the page
Most books place Latin and English in parallel columns or on facing pages. Let’s look at the less common approach of interverse translations.
Living with Uncertainty
But blessings come and go. Crosses are plentiful. Uncertainty makes life scary. But, no matter who you are, rich or poor, lowly sinner or saint, these words are prayed (hopefully sung) in the funeral mass: “In Paradisum…”
‘Medieval’ Liturgy and ‘Scholastic’ Theology
The prejudice against the ancient (or, in many respects, medieval) Roman Rite is quite similar to the long-fashionable prejudice against scholastic philosophy.