“Table Altar” vs. “High Altar” (Novus Ordo)
It’s incorrect to say new Churches must be constructed with table altars.
“Is it not true that prohibiting or suspecting the extraordinary form can only be inspired by the demon who desires our suffocation and spiritual death?” —The Vatican’s chief liturgist from 2014-2021; interview with Edw. Pentin (23-Sep-2019)
It’s incorrect to say new Churches must be constructed with table altars.
“Gregorian Chant in Pastoral Ministry and Religious Education” — March 10 & 11, 2017
“Here lies He in the manger, alleluia, Who reigns without end, alleluia, alleluia.”
“Meek,” “mild,” “humble,” and “lowly” are mistaken for submission and weakness. Only a person of great strength could possess such qualities.
A snippet caught by a generous alto at Candle-lit Mass in Hollywood.
Directing music for a Sung Mass can be terrifying. Here’s a tip to help you avoid one trap.
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Keep the flame of the true Christmas spirit burning brightly and carol to your heart’s content.
Several singers shown here helped record the Watershed polyphonic rehearsal videos.
“Christmas is thus the feast of the loving humility of God….” — Pope Francis
“It is solemnly made known, dearest brethren that, just as we—through the bounteous mercy of God—have rejoiced in the Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ…”
This video sharply condemns the choir’s previous director…a dangerous game.
It’s hard to implement a program of truly sacred music, focused on the Lord, when so many of our Masses and other services are celebrated as if God were a side note…
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