Sonnen: “I’ve never seen such a fine work of art.”
Spot an ancient chasuble or rare picture of St. Wojtyła? Odds are it came from John Paul Sonnen.
Articles
Complete “Ite Missa Est” for Parish Organist
Accompaniments by Achille P. Bragers (1887-1955).
Hysteria Over CDW Appointments?
Including two myths: one about the EF, and one about the OF.
Do You Recognize This Hymn Tune? 1
The Brébeuf hymnal will include texts by contemporary Roman Catholic poets.
Catholic Liturgy in Secular Sweden
How does a tiny Catholic community in a secularized country celebrate Mass with the Pope?
A Triptych on Mercy • Reflection I
The Meaning of Mercy
Musical Resources • 6 November (Extraordinary Form)
“Grant that…through this sacrament which we have received, whatever is evil in our hearts may be restored by its gift of healing.”
Seraphim Singers Premiere “I Am the Land: A Poem in Memory of Óscar Romero”
Assassinated on March 24, 1980 while saying Mass, Romero was beatified by Pope Francis on May 23, 2015.
New Release! • “Dies Irae” Rehearsal Video
Also includes a printable score with literal English translation!
“Sanctus” Recorded By Young Ladies From Las Vegas • Fabulous!
Palestrina cleverly interweaves an ancient hymn.
The “Cantiones Sacrae” of William Byrd & Thomas Tallis
Why was this 1575 collection a financial failure?
“Kyrie VIII” Organ Accompaniment by Flor Peeters
…with the Solesmes markings.
Musical Resources • Feast of Christ the King
“Ask of Me, and I will give thee the nations for thine inheritance…”
Christus Vincit – Laudes Regiae
The flexible and stirring chant that is almost a war cry. Two versions to download.
What you didn’t realize about World Youth Day…
Guest article by the co-director of music for the English liturgies at WYD 2016.