A Majestic Christmas Hymn That Isn’t Difficult
“Here lies He in the manger, alleluia, Who reigns without end, alleluia, alleluia.”
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Mary was one of the strongest women to ever walk planet Earth.
“Meek,” “mild,” “humble,” and “lowly” are mistaken for submission and weakness. Only a person of great strength could possess such qualities.
Brave Schola Director Posts “Live” Recording…
A snippet caught by a generous alto at Candle-lit Mass in Hollywood.
The longest 54 seconds in a Missa Cantata
Directing music for a Sung Mass can be terrifying. Here’s a tip to help you avoid one trap.
A Christmas Carol
Keep the flame of the true Christmas spirit burning brightly and carol to your heart’s content.
“The Journey of the Magi”
Originally, the star was shown above the tiled roof of the stable.
Proof Good People Still Exist
Several singers shown here helped record the Watershed polyphonic rehearsal videos.
Christmas • When Jackie Gleason Broke Character (Updated)
I forgot something important…
“Immense in the form of God, tiny in the form of a slave”
“Christmas is thus the feast of the loving humility of God….” — Pope Francis
Opening Our Hearts At Christmas
The best way to spread Christmas cheer is…
Epiphany Proclamation 2017
“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…”
60 Minutes • “The Pope’s Choir” (Sistine Chapel)
This video sharply condemns the choir’s previous director…a dangerous game.
Appropriate Music for the Sacred Liturgy
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…
Shortest “Kyrie” Palestrina Ever Wrote
Especially suited for the Ordinary Form—and did you spot the invertible counterpoint?
Random Acts of Beauty: the Vestment Fund
Looking for a chariitable appeal you can support in good conscience? Check out this new Vestment Fund.