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The catastrophic scandals in our Church, especially those perpetrated by members of the hierarchy, are an opportunity for us to place all of our trust in God.
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WEDDING MUSIC FOR A B
(A) Organ music for procession. (B) Introit = Ladies —- “Deus Israel” (C) Kyrie (Rene as Tenor) = 5294 • KYRIE “Iste Sanctus” Figure out how it will be sung… Normal is fine. (D) Gloria (Rene as Tenor) = 7709 • Viadana “Falsobordone Gloria” (E) ALLELUIA (Rene as Tenor) = 3524 • Guerrero “Alleluia” for […]
A New Book of Old Hymns 4th edition out now!
60 hymns, 92 pages. Get 25% off with code MATEY25 now through 22 September – good for all books on Lulu
Many Questions | Pope Saint John Paul II’s Letter to Artists (Part 2)
Saint John Paul stated: “The ‘beautiful’ was thus wedded to the ‘true’”. Is there a standard for what is beautiful?
Have We Lost Our Sensitivity to Music?
Educated people in the 19th century feared the influence of opera on moral character. We seem to have lost any sense of music’s power to corrupt us.
Positive Liturgical Fruits Of Vatican II: Second Part
I know people will attack me for saying this, but I’m against “concert Masses”—and I think that quote from “Sacrosanctum Concilium” backs me up.
Weak-Kneed Prayers or Religious Patrimony?
“How do we answer a question posed 30 years ago about learning prayers?” — Fr. Alan Guanella
Spectacular Video: Porfiri Conducts Requiem For Parents In China
“As you notice, they sing the whole concert—seventeen pieces—all by memory. They are really amazing.” — Aurelio Porfiri
A Catholic Nun Challenged Reagan As Vice-President … For The Communist Party!
Are we surprised that authentic Church music died in the 1970s?
Can Church Musicians Learn From An Online Role-Playing Game?
Let’s help Catholics appreciate the richness of polyphonic music, which can be quite powerful.
Unchangeable Things
“What stood out to me was the attention that Bishop Salvado gave to music…”
The Meaning of Marriage 1
Does This Mean That Cohabitation Is Okay Now?
Update * Atonement Parish — San Antonio, Texas
A consistently serious parish whose Pastor never deviates from Catholic doctrine.
PDF Download: “Pray the Mass” (1959) Booklet & Cards
A booklet in PDF to download, plus a flashcard set and a slight digression into Lego(R).
Beauty and Liturgy | Pope Saint John Paul II’s Letter to Artists
Saint John Paul calls artists to a great responsibility–but also gives a warning.