“Look Beyond The Bread You Eat” (Part 1)
Even after so many years, recalling this statement makes my brain explode with rage.
A Dream Come True: 1965 Missal Online!
“The Conference of Bishops has given permission that, when a qualified man is not
available, a woman may proclaim the readings prior to the gospel, while standing outside the sanctuary.” — 1970 Statement
More Thoughts On The 3-Year Lectionary …
“The Instruction pretends that we actually do have Propers for the Mass, whereas everyone knows that today the Mass Propers are sung perhaps at one Mass in ten thousand.” — Professor László Dobszay
The Archer Loves The Arrow And The Bow
If you tend to cry a lot, don’t read this poem.
When Rome Gets It Wrong
“Many a pope has gone through his entire pontificate without making a single infallible statement.” — Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
“For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours”
A mystery! The 1970s ICEL seems not to have included these words, even though they were in the official Latin …
What’s So Great About The Mass Propers?
“If the world is progressing intellectually, should not the existence of God have been defined in the 1st century and the nature of the Trinity in the 19th?” — Fulton J. Sheen
Black Vestments & Wisdom From Wives
Following the Second Vatican Council, black vestments aren’t usually worn because they’re considered too “spooky and scary.”
Pope Francis Celebrates Mass “Ad Orientem”
Pope Francis celebrating in this manner was a bit of a surprise, since members of his generation aren’t usually accustomed to “turning their backs on the people.”
Definition Of Liturgical “Piccoluomini” ?
Human beings are “geared” toward annual events. Our minds, emotions, and memories simply aren’t programmed to work in 3-year cycles.
At Mass This Sunday …
The priest intoned the Gloria … a truly magnificent effect!
What Do We Think Of Cell Phones At Mass?
I have noticed a certain tendency at EF Masses which causes me concern. Please allow me to “think out loud” and let me know your thoughts, as well.
A Culture Obsessed With Sensationalism
It’s bizarre that both conductor and pianist were too lazy to discuss things like tempi beforehand.
How Bad Was It?
Someday, my children might ask: “Do you remember the first ICEL translation of the Roman Missal?”
Details About Sung Masses In “The Old Days”
“During a High Mass, the Choir will begin the Graduale etc. while the Priest recites the Epistle.” — St. Gregory Hymnal (1941)