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Pope Saint Paul VI (3 April 1969): “Although the text of the Roman Gradual—at least that which concerns the singing—has not been changed, the Entrance antiphons and Communions antiphons have been revised for Masses without singing.”

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Fr. David Friel · November 4, 2018

Fulton Sheen on the Priesthood of the Baptized

A Lesson from a Retreat for the Priests of Gary, IN

Jeff Ostrowski · October 30, 2018

“Source Material” • The Saint Jean de Brébeuf Hymnal

We assembled a staggering number of Catholic hymnals and selected only the very best material from each.

Dr. Lucas Tappan · October 30, 2018

A Refresher on Chorister Training

There are three areas that are especially helpful to be competent in when working with children.

Jeff Ostrowski · October 29, 2018

“Lord, take not only my nose…” (Fr. Jogues)

Why prayer doesn’t always “work”—and why that’s a good thing!

Fr. David Friel · October 28, 2018

Proclaiming Christ’s Kingship

Acknowledging the Lord’s Dominion on Earth and in Heaven

Dr. Lucas Tappan · October 25, 2018

Leeds Cathedral and the Schools Singing Program

In addition to great choir schools at our cathedrals, the Church needs grass roots programs like this throughout our parishes.

Richard J. Clark · October 23, 2018

Mark Dwyer • Concert to Benefit the E. & G. G. Hook & Hastings (1875) Organ at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross

Mark Dwyer shines the light on two glorious pipe organs all in one glorious concert.

Fr. David Friel · October 23, 2018

Solemn High Mass with Faure’s Requiem on All Souls’ Day

Missa Solemnis to be offered at St. John Paul II Shrine in Washington, DC

Jeff Ostrowski · October 22, 2018

Incredible News! • Re: Mæstro Richard J. Clark

There’s a new music director for the Archdiocese of Boston and Cathedral of the Holy Cross!

Fr. David Friel · October 21, 2018

Participation Booklet (Spanish) for Extraordinary Form Baptisms

Un recurso para facilitar una participación más profunda

Jeff Ostrowski · October 19, 2018

22nd Sunday after Pentecost (Extraordinary Form)

“At that time, the Pharisees went and consulted among themselves, how to ensnare Jesus in His speech…”

Richard J. Clark · October 19, 2018

Acompañamientos • MISAL ROMANO, Tercera Edición

Free Download of two sets of accompaniments for chants of the new Misal Romano, Tercera Edición.

Jeff Ostrowski · October 15, 2018

PDF Download • “Sanctus” (SATB) by JS Bach!

Wow … I bet you’ve never heard this piece before!

Jeff Ostrowski · October 10, 2018

Absolute Last Chance: Period!

My friend, Andrew Motyka, asked me to show the “full version” of this famous hymn.

Jeff Ostrowski · October 8, 2018

Live Recording Snippet • Vespers at Saint Vitus

We’ve made a very good start, and things will get better and better!

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President’s Corner

    “Music List” • 9 Nov. (Dedic. Lateran)
    Readers have expressed interest in perusing the ORDER OF MUSIC I’ve prepared for 9 November 2025, which is the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica. If such a thing interests you, feel free to download it as a PDF file. As always, the Responsorial Psalm, Gospel Acclamation, and Mass Propers for this Sunday are conveniently stored at the sensational feasts website alongside the official texts in Latin.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    PDF Download • Offertory (9 Nov.)
    This year, the feast of 9 November replaces the Sunday. The OFFERTORY ANTIPHON (PDF file) for 9 November is exceedingly beautiful. The ‘Laterani’ mansion at Rome was the popes’ residence for a thousand years. The church there still is the cathedral church of Rome—“Mother and Head of all churches of the City and of the World,” says the inscription over the entrance. It is dedicated to Our Holy Savior, but has long been commonly known as “St. John Lateran” owing to its famous baptistery of St. John the Baptist. In this church, the pope’s own ‘cathedra’ (episcopal chair) stands in the apse.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    Job Opening • $65,000 per year +
    A parish 15 minutes away from me is looking for a choir director and organist. The parish is filled with young families. When I began my career, I would have jumped at such an opportunity! Saint Patrick’s in Grand Haven has a job opening for a music director paying $65,000 per year including benefits (plus weddings & funerals). Notice the job description says: “our vision for sacred music is to move from singing at Mass to truly singing the Mass wherein … especially the propers, ordinaries, and dialogues are given their proper place.” I lived in Kansas for 15 years, Texas for 10 years, and Los Angeles for 10 years. Michigan is the closest place I know to heaven!
    —Jeff Ostrowski

Quick Thoughts

    “Reminder” — Month of November (2025)
    On a daily basis, I speak to people who don’t realize we publish a free newsletter (although they’ve followed our blog for years). We have no endowment, no major donors, no savings, and refuse to run annoying ads. As a result, our mailing list is crucial to our survival. Signing up couldn’t be easier: simply scroll to the bottom of any blog article and enter your email address.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    Gospel Options for 2 November (“All Souls”)
    We’ve been told some bishops are suppressing the TLM because of “unity.” But is unity truly found in the MISSALE RECENS? For instance, on All Souls (2 November), any of these Gospel readings may be chosen, for any reason (or for no reason at all). The same is true of the Propria Missæ and other readings—there are countless options in the ORDINARY FORM. In other words, no matter which OF parish you attend on 2 November, you’ll almost certainly hear different propers and readings, to say nothing of different ‘styles’ of music. Where is the “unity” in all this? Indeed, the Second Vatican Council solemnly declared: “Even in the liturgy, the Church has no wish to impose a rigid uniformity in matters which do not implicate the faith or the good of the whole community.”
    —Corpus Christi Watershed
    “Our Father” • Musical Setting?
    Looking through a Roman Catholic Hymnal published in 1859 by Father Guido Maria Dreves (d. 1909), I stumbled upon this very beautiful tune (PDF file). I feel it would be absolutely perfect to set the “Our Father” in German to music. Thoughts?
    —Jeff Ostrowski

Random Quote

“In the 17th century came the crushing blow which destroyed the beauty of all Breviary hymns. Pope Urban VIII (d. 1644) was a Humanist. In a fatal moment he saw that the hymns do not all conform to the rules of classical prosody.”

— Fr. Adrian Fortescue (d. 1923)

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