“Death Stops Us. It Stops Our Race.”
“One builds a house, and its roof is not finished; another buys merchandise, and it is not yet sold.” —Cardinal Newman
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In last Friday’s Eucharistic Conference, Corrinne May underscored that Silence is an integral and essential part in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
Society for Catholic Liturgy Conference 2024
Hosted in Houston, this conference will explore “Liturgy and the Human Imagination.”
PDF Download • “Plainsong Propers” (1964) — Extremely Rare!
English Gregorian Chant by the Sisters of the Most Precious Blood (O’Fallon, Missouri)
PDF Download • “Discomforts Of Transition”
We’d be grateful if a reader could determine the precise year this bizarre pamphlet appeared.
What Can You Do With Three Voices?
Some spend their days giving “hot takes” online—but others build the kingdom of God.
Five Reflections • “The ‘Church’ of My Youth Was Coming to an End”
When the Lord finally calls me home, I have no plans to trip over “eagle’s wings” on my way to the cemetery.
Live Recording • “Entrance Chant” (14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B)
In the 1970s, some musicians felt that annihilating the Mass propers would lead to “freedom”—but the opposite was true.
Bidding Starts in 4 Days on these Catholic treasures!
Christie’s Valuable Books and Manuscripts auction on July 10 will be offering a selection of important Catholic medieval and renaissance manuscripts for sale.
“Colorado Sacred Music Conference” (2024)
Exploring ways to build a successful music program grounded in the truth and beauty of the Catholic tradition.
PDF Download • How to Sing Gregorian Chant Like Dom Pothier
Dom Lucien David gives a practical lesson in applying the method of Dom Pothier to a chant from the Kyriale.
PDF Download • “Entrance Chant” — 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)
I’d love to hear you sing this!
PDF Download • “Funeral Music List” (17 Pages)
What we do undeniably involves a type of “performance.”
We Were Where Peter Is
Our contributor and her family are greeted by Pope Francis on the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul. May their faithful prayers be heard.
Can I Just Say?
Many of the choristers could not read music. How were they doing this?