The G.I.R.M. Mentions “Hymnus” Only Once …
Ironically, that’s the spot you’re least likely to hear a hymn at Mass!
Articles
How “Catholic” Is Congregational Singing?
John Paul II asked your forgiveness in 1980 … did you forgive him?
Enough is Enough!
Why are our Catholic bookstores full of bad art?
Chant Behind Bars
Might Chant Scholas Flourish in Prisons?
Uh Oh … How do you spell “Ressurection” ?
The new Gregorian Missal (Solesmes, 2012) is a marvelous book.
Trimmings on Advent
Cards, gifts, wreaths, trees and candles. How do you keep Advent?
A Challenge for the “Big Three” — Is there a Market for the Propers?
I have a challenge to the “Big Three” publishers. The propers are the new frontier of liturgical composition. I propose that they get ahead of the curve now.
Deo Gratias
The Liturgical Model of Gratitude
Spiritual Reading
Do you have a plan about which spiritual book you will be reading this Advent?
With Regard to the New Document by Francis: “Evangelii Gaudium”
I’ve encountered priests who believe their job during the sermon is to talk like Rush Limbaugh, Chris Matthews, or Bill O’Reilly.
Catholic Line Art, Black and White • Installment #43
I will be releasing hundreds of these B/W religious line art drawings for free and instant download. These beautiful Catholic “woodcuts” were done with magnificent skill. “Download Free Traditional Catholic Clipart”
Hans Memling’s Masterpiece: The Last Judgment
Christmas is coming! For Catholics, that means its time to think about the Apocalypse.
Traditional Latin Hymnal “Facts Sheet”
Folks have been requesting a “breakdown” of the St. Edmund Campion Hymnal … so here it is!
A Chart That Says It All …
What a stark contrast between the (discredited) translation from the 1970s and the 2011 translation!
A Simple Plan To Improve Music At Mass
Are all musical styles acceptable for Mass? Movie directors realize such a notion is bogus.