“Tantum Ergo” • Eleven (11) Harmonizations
Do you know what the “Tantum Ergo” means, word for word?
“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)
“One of the most emotional experiences of my life was during the baptism of my second child. The words hit me like a ton of bricks…time froze, and I was bowled over in my heart…”
More choral works by Cardinal Bartolucci are available on the Domenico Bartolucci Foundation website.
Praising our Extraordinary God in the Ordinary Form
“The liturgy is not only worship of God; it is the way we are formed in our faith.” —Bishop Gracida
I thought I would share some visioning ideas regarding music in the Ordinary Form parish.
My 5-part series requesting donations seems to have failed miserably—with a few notable exceptions.
Editors of “The Tablet” felt these essays were horrendous!
Choirs not yet ready for SATB hymn singing will love this version for two voices!
If you had the opportunity to add more festive music to selected feasts in the liturgical year, to which would you give preference?
“In the day of My resurrection, saith the Lord, I will go before you into Galilee…”
Such a reference to original sin—a positive reference—seems quite strange to us.
A recording of the Solemn Vespers at the Chapel Royal is now available on BBC’s website.
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