Msgr. Francis P. Schmitt Reviews the NOH (1958)
“We know of Vatican accompaniments, not so expert as these, that have been junked because they were Vatican. Apparently no one has junked these and no one is likely to.” — Msgr. Schmitt
Does This Cartoon Sound Rude?
The intention is to get people thinking about why we substitute our own choices for the texts assigned by the Church at Entrance, Offertory, & Communion.
Top Ten “Oops” Quotes On Sacred Music
“… we would be faced with the necessity of providing different sets of missals for different strata of intelligence.” — Msgr. Francis P. Schmitt (1963)
Common side effects of Crestor (AstraZeneca)
I was given Crestor to lower cholesterol. I took a pill each night for 2.5 weeks.
Which Translations Do You Prefer? Literal Or Poetic?
I never thought I’d say this … but I agree with Paul Inwood.
How Artwork Should Be Integrated In Liturgical Books For The Laity
Practically speaking, how might a Catholic be edified by artwork?
Initial Response To Pope Francis’ Recent Actions Regarding Monsignori
What? You never heard of the “horse barn” mentality?
When Is The Sequence Sung? Before The Alleluia?
In 2000, there was an effort made at restoring the Sequence to its proper place.
Aren’t Altar Missals Required To Print The Latin Alongside The English?
Are we “the most highly educated laity in the history of the church” capable of making our moral decisions without substantive Church guidance … or are we idiots who can’t figure out what “dew” is?
Bugnini Wanted To Eliminate Ash Wednesday!
They failed to realize that one cannot simply “sit down over tea and crumpets” and VOTE INTO BEING the Church calendar. It’s supposed to develop organically.
The Liturgical Style of Pope Francis & John 12:5
Pope Francis is no Judas Iscariot!
From CCW President’s Desk: Merry Christmas!
Any good we are able to accomplish here at Corpus Christi Watershed is only thanks to your kindness and generosity!
“Ministerial Creativity” by Bishop Donald Trautman
“In the United States we have a very healthy understanding of liturgy. We know something about liturgy, and I think we’re doing it rather well.” — Bishop Trautman (October 2005)
“Beauty” by Most Rev. James D. Conley (Bishop of Lincoln, Nebraska)
“Fr. Morganroth would return to his room to play his piano — he played brilliantly. If you had an appointment with him he would leave the door ajar. You were to simply push the door open and take a seat in a chair next to the piano.”
Nothing Ordinary About It: The Mass Proper as Early Music Jigsaw Puzzle
Doug Shadle has published an article on the Catholic Mass Propers.