“Veni Creator Spiritus” • With An English Translation By Fr. Adrian Fortescue
A plenary indulgence can be gained by singing the “Veni Creator Spiritus” publicly on Pentecost.
Review • “American Catholic Hymnbook” (1992)
“Hymns that are directed to the Trinity should not be used, no matter how familiar they may be.”
Josef Cardinal Frings & Pope Benedict XVI
Joseph Ratzinger, an expert at the Council, was also the private secretary of Cardinal Frings, Archbishop of Cologne.
PDF Downloads • Vernacular Mass Settings Published During The 1960s
If they were set upon avoiding the word “men,” I wish ICEL would have done something like “peace on earth to *those* of good will.”
Loading Choir Binders • Take II
I’m afraid this article has no point.
Ascension • A Gorgeous Illumination
“We pay more attention to singing when we are nervous.”
Resources • Sunday after the Ascension (1962 Missal)
We are getting close to Pentecost, when the FSSP Superior General will visit our parish.
“Veni Sancte Spiritus” • Sing Directly From An Ancient Manuscript!
Including an (optional) organ accompaniment you won’t want to miss!
“Omnes Gentes Plaudite” • Sequence For Ascension
“The Staff used by Christ was the Cross…”
Will You Be A Hero?
We need a few more people willing to give $5.00 per month—please help! Thank you!
Stephen Colbert: “I’m Not A Fan Of Guitar Masses”
Perhaps it requires a comedian to realize that not all musical styles are appropriate for Mass.
Heretical Hymns & Transformation
I hope Dr. Tappan will tell us someday how such a transformation happened!
Stunning Hymn With 3-Voice Polypony You Will Want To Sing For Pentecost
A story about Victoria—perhaps a myth—says Palestrina was jealous of his student’s first drafts.
VIDEO • Watch Jeff Ostrowski Load Choir Binders
Wow—did you ever see anyone load them this fast?
Resources • 5th Sunday after Easter (1962 Missal)
We are getting close to Pentecost, when the FSSP Superior General will visit our parish.