Musing Over Mass at MIT
Perhaps after a few more decades of research, MIT will be able to design an attractive chapel.
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Movie Review: The Monuments Men
Not Great Art, Itself, But Nevertheless Thought-Provoking
Farewell to Alleluia
Kids singing Gregorian chant with puppets. Don’t worry, it’s a non-liturgical setting.
Why Focus So Much on the Liturgy?
Sometimes people wonder why traditional Catholics make such a big deal of the liturgy. Do they really think it’s the most important thing in the world? As a matter of fact, they do―because it is.
Why Can’t We Use Secular Music During Mass?
Listen to these audio files. Is there any difference between “My Little Pony” and Dan Schutte’s 2012 “Glory To God” setting? Is that a cause for concern?
How To Hyphenate Latin Words (Break into different syllables)
I’ve spoken harshly of musicians who don’t cultivate social skills and are “obsessed” with insignificant things. I suppose that makes me a total hypocrite for posting this …
Review by Fr. Justin Nolan, FSSP
“Many parishioners have told me their children especially love following the Mass in this missal because the pictures are so delightful.”
How to repaint a statue with professional results
Were your parish’s statues whitewashed in the eighties? Here’s how to restore them to their former glory.
Lulu Coupons Save You Money!
A most amazing thing! These coupon codes can be applied to your entire order!
Celebrating Parish Weddings
New Rubrics for Use of the Gloria
Jungmann’s Remarkable Statement About The Mass Propers In 1964
In essence, Jungmann is saying, “I’ve decided that each Mass has a theme, and if the ancient Propers don’t match it, they’ve been wrong for 1600 years.”
Browsing Illuminated Manuscripts in Switzerland
Thank you internet! Browsing Swiss libraries of medieval manuscripts from home. Life doesn’t get much better than this.
Disparagement Is Not Helping the Cause of Liturgical Reform
Disparagement is not catechesis. It is destructive. If we are to catechize and evangelize, we must put God first, not our own preferences. Meanwhile, we must catechize and strive for the ideal.
On Singing the Passion Gospel for Palm Sunday
This Lent, consider singing the most important Gospel reading of the year. “Free PDF Download Included!”
Poverty, Self-Denial, and Peace – Part II
How do we learn the art of self-denial? In small steps that prepare us for the ultimate step: surrendering our soul to the Lord at death.