Essential Resources • Psalm Tones for Mass Propers
“The singing of the Communion Antiphon alone, which sufficed at sung Mass when Holy Communion was not given, is insufficient under the new conditions…” —Solesmes (1957)
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).
“The singing of the Communion Antiphon alone, which sufficed at sung Mass when Holy Communion was not given, is insufficient under the new conditions…” —Solesmes (1957)
“The Ordinary of the Mass and the hymn at Vespers are the parts of Divine Service in which the congregation is supposed to join.” —Solesmes (1903)
“May the mysteries we have received purify us, we beseech Thee, O Lord…”
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Only four (4) bishops voted against the Vatican II document on liturgy.
“O God, Who on this day didst instruct the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit…”
“To be honest, I wasn’t a fan at first…but now I love it.” —Brenda DiGirolamo
“Almighty and eternal God, make us ever bear a devout affection toward Thee…”
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