Free PDF Download: The Fulton J. Sheen Sunday Missal (1961)
Archbishop Sheen did not produce this Missal alone: it was a joint effort by many, especially the Jesuit priests Rev. Philip Caraman and Rev. James Walsh.
Preconciliar Missal Allowed Mass “Versus Populum”
These same exact rubrics have been found in Missals published in 1962, 1927, 1943, 1906, and 1886.
Are Hymns Boring?
I love hymns … sung properly, that is!
Courses In The Ward Method … This Summer!
This summer, the Catholic University of America is offering training in the Ward method.
Audrey Hepburn, Fulton J. Sheen, & Church Singers Who Can’t Read Music
Do you direct choir members with flaws? Do you direct choir members who can’t read music? BE COMFORTED!
“Turn Those Altars Around!” — Cardinal Lercaro, Consilium President (1965)
Could this be the missing link explaining why “versus populum” celebrations took over?
“Confusion and Annoyance” — Pope Paul VI on the New Liturgy (1965)
“Previously it was enough to be there; now we must participate. Previously one could doze or perhaps even have a chat; but no longer; now one must listen and pray.” — Pope Paul VI, 17 March 1965
“The Most Beautiful Thing This Side Of Heaven”
A wonderful 18-minute sermon by Fr. Christopher Smith.
What did Pope John Paul II think of the Cappa Magna?
The cappa magna has a five-meter-long train. Pius XII shortened it to 3 meters, but it’s said that John XXIII restored the ordinary length.
“Anticipated” Mass or “Vigil” Mass on Saturday Night?
“Father Calewaert opposed the proposal because it would gravely damage Sunday.”
Gregorian Chant As A “Weapon” — Seriously?
A drafter of USCCB guidelines on church music has said: “Some individuals and organizations seemingly use chant as a weapon to advance their agenda and judge others.”
1970s Theology Has Affected The Celebration Of Mass
“The first task of all specially designated ministers is to serve the assembly. Their conscious and deliberate target is to help the assembly bring itself to life…” — Fr. Eugene Walsh
“Father Bugnini has only one interest: press ahead and finish.” — Cardinal Antonelli, 1967
“Paul VI … declared that he had been hurt by certain arbitrary liturgical experiments and pained by a certain tendency to de-sacralize the liturgy.” — Cardinal Antonelli (19 April 1967)
Church music need not sound “Catholic” says drafter of USCCB guidelines
The author calls people who appreciate Gregorian chant “conservative” and those who don’t “liberal.” Are such labels really helpful?
How Many Syllables Does The Word “Catholic” Have?
Do you sing “ain-juhl” or “ain-jell” for the word “ANGEL” ? Do you sing “hevv-ihn” or “heav’n” for the word “HEAVEN” ?