“The Christian Can Only Be an Optimist!”
From a classic interview with Father Robert Skeris on EWTN.
Articles
“The Most Captivating Chorale” • (J. S. Bach)
“The mocking reed, and cruell ſpear, Their hate, his love diſplay.”
“Stabat Mater” • Jeff Attempts to Sing All the Voices
A gorgeous, luscious, contemporary setting by Gustaaf Nees (d. 1965).
Relics of Father Brébeuf Touring the United States!
“They are the relics of the love of God which alone triumphs in the death of martyrs,” exclaimed Father Ragueneau.
“Palestrina500” • Sacred Heart Parish (Michigan)
Jean Calvin (d. 1564) famously detested sacred music. Ironically, Jonathan Bading—a convert from Calvinism!—has become one of the Church’s “leading lights” when it comes to authentic church music.
PDF Download • “Two-Voice Polyphony For Lent”
Found in a special choral collection by Maria von Trapp.
Choir Doesn’t Sound “Musical” Enough? Here’s What May Be MiSSSing
How a simple technique called “SSS” can bring out the elegance of any phrase.
PDF Download • “For the Season of Lent” (SATB)
It even sounds great with four (4) singers: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass!
Josquin Des Prez Was A Vandal • (Not Kidding)
Also included: the day my life changed forever.
PDF Download • “Jesuit Martyrs of North America” (Stained Glass Window) — High Resolution
From “American Martyrs Catholic Church” in Manhattan Beach, California.
“Ite, Missa Est” • What Does That Actually Mean?
Bishop Ambo’s assertion that Mass was attended—for centuries—by a single woman (and nobody else) is bizarre.
Must We “Love” All Gregorian Chant?
Where “Parce Dómine” (the famous song for Lent) came from.
Father Robbie Low: “The State of Catholic Music”
“Music has an immense part to play in this perception of the divine reality and the heavenward leanings of the soul.” —Fr Robbie Low
“Reader Feedback” • 6 February 2024
The word 𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆 can mean “not punctual” or “dead.”
“Mass in the Vernacular?” • Seven (7) Considerations
Should Mass be in Latin or English? Or should it be a mixture?