The Thoughts of His Heart
It is striking to even consider that Jesus has his own “thoughts” or “designs” within his own Heart.
Articles
First Time Attending A Novus Ordo Mass
If you can explain why the GLORY & PRAISE has an eagle flying across page 37, you get a cookie.
On the Objectivity of the Beautiful
Can we really rank the works of fine art? Is one composer greater than another, one piece of sacred music more beautiful than another? Or is it all relative?
The Downside Of Dialogue
We have a saying in Italy: “The road to hell is paved with good intentions.”
Common Responsorial Psalm Texts
“Nevertheless, in order that the people may be able to join in the responsorial psalm more readily, some texts of responses and psalms have been chosen…”
Catholic Line Art, Black and White • Installment #54
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”
Fifa World Cup
What does the liturgy have to do with the World Cup of soccer? Nothing, probably, or maybe something.
Francis Cardinal Arinze Speaking on the New Roman Missal
We seldom post videos, but this one might be enjoyed by our readers.
Archbishop Sample’s Letter On Sacred Music (8 of 8)
Eagerly awaiting a Pastoral Letter on Sacred Art in Divine Worship.
Bottega • Aurelio Porfiri
“Mæstro Porfiri is a true lover of liturgy and music and a serious, honest, and responsible person.” — Domenico Cardinal Bartolucci (Vatican)
Homily: Corpus Christi (Year A)
All any of us can do on a day like this is say: “Lord, increase the Faith of all who believe in You.”
Archbishop Sample’s Letter On Sacred Music (7 of 8)
May the Archbishop’s reflections & exhortations bear fruit in practical renewal!
Archbishop Sample’s Letter On Sacred Music (6 of 8)
“Every hour of worship should represent at least two hours of structured preparation at a time and place apart from the congregation.”
My Funeral
I am dead. And now here I am viewing my funeral. The people in attendance are not aware that I am looking at them.
Archbishop Sample’s Letter on Sacred Music (5 of 8)
The biggest problem in Roman Catholic liturgical music is the prevailing misunderstanding of its very purpose.