Musical Resources • Feast of Christ the King
“Ask of Me, and I will give thee the nations for thine inheritance…”
Jesus said to them: “I have come into this world so that a sentence may fall upon it, that those who are blind should see, and those who see should become blind. If you were blind, you would not be guilty. It is because you protest, ‘We can see clearly,’ that you cannot be rid of your guilt.”
A theorist, organist, and conductor, Jeff Ostrowski holds his B.M. in Music Theory from the University of Kansas (2004). He completed studies in Education and Musicology at the graduate level. Having worked as a church musician in Los Angeles for ten years, in 2024 he accepted a position as choirmaster for Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Michigan, where he resides with his wife and children. —Read full biography (with photographs).
“Ask of Me, and I will give thee the nations for thine inheritance…”
Download all 572 pages—thanks to Peter Meggison!
“Remit, we beseech Thee, O Lord, the sins of Thy people…”
What keeps us going is our wonderful readers, whose kindness and witness inspire us.
Two generous young ladies, currently in high school, helped me record this gorgeous Kyrie.
Thoughts on “the hidden struggles” of a choirmaster.
Due to human nature, I believe most of us won’t reach our potential—unless we’re forced to do so!
“All things are in Thy will, O Lord, and there is none that can resist Thy will…”
I have no idea which cathedral this is, but architects should take note!
This article includes live recordings from a conference (“Society for Catholic Liturgy”) in Los Angeles.
These might not constitute the most perfect way to assist at Mass, but they’re very nice (German) hymn tunes!
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