What Spilling My Coffee Taught Me About Directing My Choir
(Keven Smith) • Yesterday morning I spilled coffee all over my desk before leaving for our live-streamed Mass. It ended up being a great move+
Articles
“Virtual Mass Is Not The Same” • Sermon by Father Mark Ostrowski
On 26 April 2020, Fr. Ostrowski explained an unintended “Covid-19” consequence—from which we can learn.
Trust the Good Shepherd
These difficult times call for an extra measure of humility, patience and trust.
“Ransomed” during a pandemic
a mother and musician looks to Our Lady of Ransom for succor.
Compline in the Home – via Podcasts!
Having a printed copy of the Divine Office is a good step, but actually hearing it sung really brings it alive.
If you are having a bad day, this is what it means
God ensures will blossom even harsh conditions.
“Hearing the Music of Heaven” • An interview with Father Dominic White OP
An interview with the Dominican composer and theologian Fr Dominic White about his work and theological approach to music.
Can Ordinary Form Masses Be “Enriched” By The Extraordinary Form?
Do we truly believe the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity becomes present at Mass? Is this how we treat the Sanctissimum?
Easter Chants from Fisher House
A recording of the chants of the Easter Vigil.
“Christ The Lord Is Risen Today” • (Hymn #697)
…including several captivating attempts to translate “Victimae Paschali Laudes.”
The Unintended Consequences of Live Streaming Mass
If someone is not entertained watching a live streamed Mass, they can just change the channel.
Rehearsal • “Come, Holy Ghost, Creator Blest”
Including information about a *fabulous* liturgical book from the 1950s.
As Seen On Facebook…
This Covid-19 crisis has caused results I never expected; and not in a good way.
The Offertory Antiphons of the Easter Octave
United by the theme of sacred “commercium”
Why are you sad, O my soul?
It is alright to feel sad. The other alternative would be indifference, and that would be a real tragedy.