The Danger of Being Arbitrary in the Liturgy
Traditional practices form a coherent whole, as they developed organically together. In many ways the liturgical reform was mechanistic and ideological.
Articles
The Truth Re: Latin And The Second Vatican Council
Certain parts of the Mass (such as the Canon) must remain in Latin, while others, especially those directed to the people (such as the readings and the restored «Oratio fidelium»), can take place in the vernacular.
Laudate Dominum Communion Antiphons
A full set of free English settings of the Communion antiphons for cantor, organ, and congregation.
Recent Canonizations
I have no reasons to doubt their personal sanctity, but perhaps the proverbial “Roman slow pace” in this case would prove to be useful and somehow opportune.
An Overview of the Music Program at Our Lady of the Atonement Church & Academy (Part 2)
“In 2004, we had one school choir. As of 2014, we have ten.” — Edmund Murray
150 Years of Sacred Music
A Philadelphia History
Homily: 6th Sunday of Easter (Year A)
We keep the commandments to show that we love Jesus, but we do that mainly through the help of the Holy Spirit whom we especially receive in the Sacrament of Confirmation.
The Mystery of Missal vs. Gradual has been solved!
Are there concrete reasons to prefer the ancient texts from the Roman Gradual? Short answer: Yes!
Shall The Nuns Save Us? I Think So.
“Let us continue to do the best things in the worst times.”
Connection, empowerment and raffle tickets
Is selling raffle tickets a form of almsgiving? Or is it more like begging? Or is it just playing a game?
Mass in Honor of Pope Saint John Paul II on “Sounds from the Spires” and the Youth-Based Chant Movement
On air discussion with Dr. Jennifer Pascual, Director of Music at St. Patrick’s Cathedral – the youth-propelled chant movement, the new economic model of publishing, and how these are reshaping the liturgical landscape…and broadcast of the “Mass in Honor of Pope Saint John Paul II”.
HOME VIDEO • Jogues Illuminated Missal
Jeff discovered that making an impromptu video is harder than he thought!
Three Categories of Liturgical Problem
We need to know the different kinds of problems there are, and who in the Church is qualified or required to fix them.
Maurice Lavanoux • “Liturgical Arts”
Anyone have copies of this old magazine?
SAMPLE PAGES • Jogues Illuminated Missal
These Mass texts are “3L” : Large, Lovely, Legible … silly sounding, but true!