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In last Friday’s Eucharistic Conference, Corrinne May underscored that Silence is an integral and essential part in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
Archives for July 2024
Society for Catholic Liturgy Conference 2024
Hosted in Houston, this conference will explore “Liturgy and the Human Imagination.”
PDF Download • “Plainsong Propers” (1964) — Extremely Rare!
English Gregorian Chant by the Sisters of the Most Precious Blood (O’Fallon, Missouri)
PDF Download • “Discomforts Of Transition”
We’d be grateful if a reader could determine the precise year this bizarre pamphlet appeared.
“Soul of my Savior” arranged for 3 voices
Many readers watched this video, which was a iPhone recording from last Sunday of three young women singing “Soul of my Savior” arranged for three equal voices by Miss Helen Drost. People have been asking where they can get the musical score. Please know it can be instantly downloaded by clicking here.
What Can You Do With Three Voices?
Some spend their days giving “hot takes” online—but others build the kingdom of God.
Musical Plan (English) for 14 July 2024
I’m not sure whether anyone wants to peruse my musical outline for tomorrow—which is Sunday, 14 July 2024 (15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B)—but if you would like to, you can download this PDF document (2 pages). I’ve only been at this job less than two weeks—after spending ten years in Los Angeles—so I […]
Introit • “15th Sunday in Ordinary Time”
Mr. Ostrowski shares a ‘quick thought’ regarding the topic of the sacred liturgy.
Reminder!
Sometimes men—usually not women—brag publicly about how much money they make. It’s important to remember that everything (everything) comes from God, and we’ll be held responsible for every cent. Anything we currently possess is only thanks to God, Who gave us our bodies, minds, health, energy … indeed, our very existence. Only a foolish and […]
Five Reflections • “The ‘Church’ of My Youth Was Coming to an End”
When the Lord finally calls me home, I have no plans to trip over “eagle’s wings” on my way to the cemetery.
PDF • “Gregorian Missal” (712 Pages)
Several readers have requested the URL link to download the GREGORIAN MISSAL (Solesmes Abbey, 1989) in PDF format. All you have to do is click here. The book was professionally scanned and made available online by the Church Music Association of America on 21 January 2009.
Live Recording • “Entrance Chant” (14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B)
In the 1970s, some musicians felt that annihilating the Mass propers would lead to “freedom”—but the opposite was true.
PDF Download • {English Mass} This Sunday
Those who wish to do so may download the Order of Music I’m using for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B (English Masses). Including plainsong in English, wonderful hymns, settings of the Ordinary in both Latin & English, and even a motet by Kevin Allen.
Bidding Starts in 4 Days on these Catholic treasures!
Christie’s Valuable Books and Manuscripts auction on July 10 will be offering a selection of important Catholic medieval and renaissance manuscripts for sale.
PDF • “14th Sunday in Ordinary Time”
This Sunday I begin service at my new church in Michigan. If you’re curious about the musical lineup for the Spanish Mass, feel free to download the Order of Music I created for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B. I tried to be sensitive to what the parish was doing before my arrival […]