Why Did Vatican II Happen?
These might not constitute the most perfect way to assist at Mass, but they’re very nice (German) hymn tunes!
Archives for September 2016
Twenty Minutes That Changed My Life Forever
I might be able to memorize that Chopin etude, but there’s no way I could memorize that 5-voice Bach fugue today.
Where do you obtain your Psalms?
Download these Breviary files and keep them as our little secret!
Turning Off the Air Conditioning
Taking Advantage of the Natural Beauty that Surrounds Us
Propers for the Jesuit Martyrs of North America
“I shall remain here while there is a soul to save. My life is of no account if I can help you.” —Fr. Antoine Daniel
Dunwoodie Sponsors New Sacred Music Conference
“Gregorian Chant in Pastoral Ministry and Religious Education” — March 10 & 11, 2017
The Choir Isn’t Everything
The priest’s musical role is enormously influential. This can not be emphasized enough.
“For Immediate Release” • Re: Society for Catholic Liturgy Conference in Los Angeles
Archbishop Gomez will still speak, but the venue for Saturday has changed.
SATB • “Come Holy Ghost, Who Ever One” — John Henry Cardinal Newman
This tune will get stuck in your head, and the words by Cardinal Newman are splendid.
Problems Encountered Teaching Rhythms
Well, today I decided to buck the system (in spite of my general LOVE of tradition) and simply referred to the various notes by their Takadimi syllables.
Catastrophic Results of USCCB “Interpretation”
“Peace, peace, peace on earth; peace to God’s people, all people on earth.”
Musical Resources • 19th Sunday after Pentecost
“Let Thy healing power, O Lord, in mercy deliver us from our waywardness…”
Improving the Liturgy
Reflections on the Status of the Liturgical Movement
Musical Resources • 18th Sunday after Pentecost
“Let the operation of Thy mercy, we beseech Thee O Lord, direct our hearts…”
The Power of Sacred Music
True Sacred Music brings hope and joy to those suffering.