Death and Rebirth of Monastic Life
The death of the monastic life after the Second Vatican Council was the most devastating blow the Church received, and renewal will come from its rebirth.
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PDF Download: Extremely Rare Catholic Hymnal From London (1948)
A 355-page collection of English hymns by musicians from Westminster and Solesmes.
The Legacy of Simon Le Moyne & the Jesuit Martyrs in Upstate New York
Le Moyne attained the name Ondessonk (“Leader”) among the natives—a name originally given to St. Isaac Jogues, until his martyrdom.
Pope Francis & Mike Rowe Are in Agreement
Tell People What They Need to Hear
Peace and St Francis
St Francis worked for peace through prayer. If by singing we pray twice, then this collection of music could multiply our efforts today!
Organists: Know Thy Sheep!
To what extent does the pipe organ’s inclusion as a worship component influence
the quality of your worship experience?
Lumen Gentium on Summorum Pontificum
‘Lumen Gentium’ was given to us fifty years ago, but its provisions still apply—and they are relevant to the availability of the Extraordinary Form.
Weddings: Some Practical Advice – Word and Vows
Liturgy of the Word and the Rite of Marriage.
Catholic Line Art, Black and White • Installment #58
Today’s installment comes from the Feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist.
Unforgivable Sins
The great Achilles’ heel of church musicians.
Married Couples at the Synod
Celibates have something to offer married couples, just as married couples have lessons to teach celibates.
Choirs give hope
Like the precious ointment on the head, that ran down upon the beard, the beard of Aaron
Good Cop, Bad Cop
What takes lasting root in liturgy are the things we discover for ourselves.
Confusions about Inculturation
A false notion of inculturation has allowed for a vast profanation and paganization of Catholic life and worship.
Are We Getting Dumber?
In spite of all the progress our civilizations have made, the self-appointed “expert liturgists” are regressing.