Music Never Lies
Every piece of music, great or small, contains an indefinable message of the soul, penetrating, communicative, formative.
Articles
Sanctus/Benedictus: Should It Be Divided At Mass?
OCP recently sent me a free Spanish/English book attempting to revive this custom.
True Devotion to Jesus
You will definitely want to read the quotes from Paul VI about reception of Communion in the hand.
Look What God Did For You!
Dr. Mahrt has explained that polyphony’s order “shows forth the splendor of the universe.”
Full Text: Cardinal Pell Sermon • 24 October 2014
“We Catholics have strange beliefs…” —George Cardinal Pell
The Secret Way The Latin Mass Has Won
A recent blog by Liturgical Press is titled “Growing Up Racist and Misogynist and Catholic.”
Test Files
BENEDICTUS with Two Alto Parts Here’s the Score The File you need to RECORD from = HERE Rehearsal file for Alto 1 Rehearsal file for Alto 2
Only the Lover Sings
The South Philly Tradition of the Wedding Serenade
Letter on Sacred Music to Parishioners
An article that may serve to guide those of us searching for the words to speak to our parishioners, choir members, and also clergy.
The Use and Abuse of the “Via Media”
Everyone likes to think themselves at the golden mean between two extremes. The problem is, this often becomes a substitute for real thinking, and prevents us from striving for the best.
Feast of Saint John Paul II
See today’s Collect: Saint John Paul II leads us to Christ.
The Passing Of Helen Hull Hitchcock
Helen was a rare person. She cared deeply about others.
Cardinal Pell: “I’ve Never Seen Pope Francis Irritated!”
An Australian speaking Italian! Very cool to hear.
Jacqueline Kennedy & The Roman Catholic Liturgy
Kennedy had no regrets about refusing to take the blood-stained suit off.
Revitalizing Our Missionary Spirit
Celebrating Saint Isaac Jogues & Companions