Dr. Scott Hahn Visits Cardinal Burke in Rome
“An enjoyable visit this morning with Cardinal Burke, a godly prince-of-a-Prefect (of the Apostolic Signatura) and a friend of many years … God bless our good shepherds!”
Articles
Reflection on the Blessing of the Ashes
A brief Lenten reflection by Fr. Valentine Young, OFM.
Principles for Creating Chant for the Vernacular
David Clayton shares free resources and instruction for adapting Latin chant to English.
Painting St. Catherine of Siena Part I
See what goes into designing a painting.
Peter Wagner 1903 Kyriale In Gregorian Notation
Dr. Franz Karl Prassl has given us a tremendous gift.
The Value of Tradition
Experience vs. Impartiality
Bishop Arthur J. Serratelli Speaks About Roman Missal, Third Edition
Bishop Serratelli says “most bishops are bald” because the confirmandi cannot answer basic questions when they are examined.
Should Catholics Kneel At Mass?
To be absolutely clear: President Barack Obama is not the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity.
Preparing for Lent
Renewing the adventure of exploring Gregorian chant by making recordings.
Homily: 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
A homily by Fr. Valentine Young, OFM.
RCIA and the Importance of Holy Week Choir Rehearsals
He described a sense awe that overwhelmed him during the liturgy. His conclusion at the time was that he should no longer continue with RCIA. Was this a failure of the RCIA program? No, this was success!
Why the Church Is Dying in Latin America
“We need to realize that beauty is essential to any true notion of progress and human development.”
A Visual Chronical of Parish Life: Day 4
“A Sad Inheritance” by Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida
Beethoven’s “Missa Solemnis” and the Five Ways of St. Thomas
An imaginative or imaginary (you decide) correlation between the five movements of the greatest proto-Romantic sacred work and the five greatest proofs for the existence of God.
Setting an Example Through Funerals
Funerals can be a good time to demonstrate the possibilities of reverent liturgical music at Mass.