Nine (9) Ways to Save Catholic Church Music
If music sung at Church resembles a toothpaste commercial, a Broadway show, or a campfire song—does it really belong at Mass?
“If we do not love those whom we see, how can we love God, Whom we do not see?” Bishop Fulton J. Sheen
If music sung at Church resembles a toothpaste commercial, a Broadway show, or a campfire song—does it really belong at Mass?
“The more I learn about Marier, the more I am inspired to be a better human being.” —Richard J. Clark
Confirmed: Full archives of “Triumph” (a 1960s Roman Catholic magazine) are available online!
On some finer details of the project that, as far as I’m aware, have not been definitively settled…
Is celebration “versus populum” a good idea? Father Mike’s answer might raise some eyebrows…
“Now all you have to do is connect the dots for yourself.” —Patrick Williams
In 1994, the most powerful mainstream Catholic music organization published a song about the “enlightenment of Buddha.”
Did you know that St. Augustine described the sound of one hand clapping?
Twenty years ago, I had the opportunity to conduct a week-long interview with Dom Cardine’s former boss.
Platinum singer-songwriter Corrinne May, our contributor, recently appeared on EWTN.
Unless I’m mistaken, this charming piece can be played on organ manuals alone.
“How delightful it would be to hear chants sung beautifully in a style that hasn’t been recorded hundreds of times already!” —Patrick Williams
Here’s where to find improvisation recordings you can actually emulate.
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