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Concrete gestures that enter hearts and stir consciences are essential, inspiring in everyone that inner conversion that is the prerequisite for all ecumenical progress. — Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
“Very humbly, O Lord, we implore of thy majesty, that the holy mysteries we are celebrating … save us from transgressing in the time to come …”
Including a brief survey of tunes for Benediction hymns from a few of the hymnbooks on my bookshelf.
…including a digression on why choirs hate Solfège.
World Library Publications has published settings of Communion propers for Advent. Listen here to beautiful recordings directed by Paul French.
Sir David Willcocks passed away at home today aged 95.
Students and Alumni of the Sacred Music Program of Franciscan University of Steubenville sang the Pontifical Solemn High Mass celebrated by Cardinal Burke.
Today’s installment is a picture of Saint Alphonsus Ligouri.
Last Sunday we sang a beautiful composition by Richard Rice.
“…it is important to avoid musical forms which, because of their profane use, are not conducive to prayer.”
“Old age steals on with its rich harvest and its peculiar trials, yet the same lips pronounce the same exultant words…”
“Practicing Choral Music: Ten ideas the singer who doesn’t think they can practice on their own” by Doreen Fryling, a lifelong practice avoider.
Only by knowing a piece inside and out can we teach it effectively and efficiently.
What you didn’t know about Fr. Jonathan Morris…
A Different Type of “Silent” Auction
