How To Properly Train Young Voices To Sing At Mass
“Our pastor called all the students in grades 4-8 together, declaring that he would personally pay for the organ lessons of any student willing to learn…” —Dr. Tappan
Articles
Elvis Presley, Offertory Processions, & “Alius Cantus”
Offertory processions in the 1940s? Really?
Pope Francis & the Devil
Driving Out the Unclean Spirits in Our Midst
Musical Resources • Septuagesima Sunday
«GLORIA in EXCELSIS» is not said from Septuagesima Sunday until Easter, except on Holy Thursday, Holy Saturday, & some special feasts.
Lord of the World
A highly recommended book which relies on some background knowledge of sacred music.
Liturgy of the Word and Paraphrasing the Responsorial Psalm
Would a lector paraphrase a reading from Isaiah or Paul? Would a deacon or priest change the words while proclaiming the Gospel of St. Luke?
How Important Is The Poetic Value Of A Hymn?
“If Christians want me to believe in their god, they will have to sing me better hymns.” —Nietzsche
Catholic Bulletin Art • Installment #68
Today’s installment is a third picture of the Epiphany—different than the two we’ve previously posted.
Innocuous But Uninspired Music At Mass?
In my youth, I recall singing some of these same songs at Mass, but I refused to do the hand gestures.
Understanding
“Immanentism means there is no reality beyond what we know…” —Aurelio Porfiri
PDF Download: Eucharistic Verset By Palestrina
Your more advanced singers will love this piece by Palestrina!
Father Richard McBrien & The Passing Of An Era
“My Roman collar is my television uniform.” —Fr. Richard McBrien
Bishop Conley & Advent “Ad Orientem”
The results are in.
Preparing for Candlemas
Your one-week-to-go guide to preparing for Candlemas.
PDF Download: Saint Rose Hymnal (1938)
“It contains about two hundred hymns—all from approved sources—and covers every phase of Catholic devotion.” —Foreword by the Bishop of La Crosse