Why Do Priests Care So Much For The Liturgy and Sacred Music?
Does a desire for liturgical and musical elements that are authentically Catholic and deeply rooted in tradition really have anything to do in the life of a priest?
Homily: 2nd Sunday of Lent (Year A)
How do you envision heaven? Having a better understanding of it will aid you in getting there!
Homily: 1st Sunday of Lent (Year A)
“‘At the acceptable time I have listened to you, and helped you on the day of salvation.’ Behold, now is the acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” -2 Cor 6:2
Principles for Creating Chant for the Vernacular
David Clayton shares free resources and instruction for adapting Latin chant to English.
Reflection on the Blessing of the Ashes
A brief Lenten reflection by Fr. Valentine Young, OFM.
Homily: 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
A homily by Fr. Valentine Young, OFM.
Why the Church Is Dying in Latin America
“We need to realize that beauty is essential to any true notion of progress and human development.”
Monsignor Francis P. Schmitt—“Put Out To Pastor”
An in depth article about Monsignor Francis P. Schmitt by Andy Baumert.
Review by Fr. Justin Nolan, FSSP
“Many parishioners have told me their children especially love following the Mass in this missal because the pictures are so delightful.”
On Singing the Passion Gospel for Palm Sunday
This Lent, consider singing the most important Gospel reading of the year. “Free PDF Download Included!”
Catholic Youth Choir Releases CD, Prepares For Tour
The Blackstone Valley Catholic Youth Choir, currently preparing for a mid-Atlantic tour, has released a new CD, “Clothed With the Sun.”
The Ordinariness of White
Perhaps we are de-sensitized to the symbol, but the color representing the liturgical feast we celebrate today is in fact one of great importance.
“In Medio Ecclesiae” Album Release
The Dominican House of Studies schola has just released its first album, In Medio Ecclesiae, under the aegis of the newly founded Dominicana Records. The album is available now for download at www.dominicanablog.com/records; CD purchase coming soon.
Impressive New Hymnal for the Divine Office
A guest article by Br. Dominic Verner O.P.
New Gregorian Chant Project Needs Your Support!
Chant is beautiful, stunning, transcendent. Yet do we really know how it sounded centuries ago? Can we, by carefully listening, appreciate the differences between the modes?