More unites us than divides us!
Musicians tend to be very “picky” people who don’t get along with one another.
Articles
Francis Thompson (1859 – 1907): Catholic, Addict, Poet
The intellect of the world has been corrupted. Francis Thompson is the antidote.
Book Review: Killing Jesus
Was It Worth the Read?
Proclaim the Passion in a “Theatrical” Manner?
Scripture at Mass is an act of worship: it is not purely didactic, nor is it a make-believe drama that we must re-enact with emotion.
Christ, the Wounded Healer
What role does suffering have in our lives and in our work?
A Priest’s Litany of Thanksgiving
A Preparation for the Celebration of Holy Thursday
Sheed on the Missal of 1968
Frank Sheed is one of my favorite Catholic authors, but when it came time for him to grapple with the liturgical revolution, either his perspicuity or his nerve failed him.
Be Good to Your Choir
Give your choir some acknowledgement for all their hard work.
Free PDF Download: The Fulton J. Sheen Sunday Missal (1961)
Archbishop Sheen did not produce this Missal alone: it was a joint effort by many, especially the Jesuit priests Rev. Philip Caraman and Rev. James Walsh.
Live Recording — Small Choir of Ninth Grade Singers (October, 2006)
What can one say about the “Art of the Fugue” by J. S. Bach? Marvelous. Simply marvelous.
Mass for Artists on May 4th in NYC
It will be in the extraordinary form with a modern setting by Arvo Part
Who Should Proclaim the Passion?
The “Circular Letter Concerning the Preparation and Celebration of the Easter Feasts”
Working on a Compline booklet
A booklet for Compline, 95% finished, ready for Holy Week.
Mass of the Angels | Congregational Mass Setting in English
“My opinion is that this is one of the best congregational settings of the new texts.” — Adam Wood
Music Beautiful by Nature
The “beautiful” is largely distinguished by the degree to which the beautiful “thing” is in accord with nature.