The Importance of Words
“Indeed the real topic is not if liturgical music is important, but for what liturgical music is important.” — Aurelio Porfiri
Articles
Homily: 4th Sunday of Easter (Year A)
A homily by Fr. Valentine Young, OFM.
When will there be a new Lectionary for Catholics in the United States?
“The sooner we get started, the sooner some of you will live to see it.” — Donald Cardinal Wuerl, talking in 2012 about the forthcoming Lectionary revisions.
Does a Liberal Arts Education Have Any Value?
Without the visual arts, music, theater, architecture, and the like, future generations will have no sense of culture.
How I Learned What Liturgy Really Is
Congregations in South Texas normally applaud for the musicians during Mass.
An Unexplained Problem
I’m unaware of ANY other liturgical occurrence like this one.
The Pipe Organ and Propers Flourish with Vexo and Weismann
While the pipe organ languishes in some places, it flourishes in others. There are three reasons why.
Sacred Choral Works CDs Available
These 3 full-length compact discs feature recordings of nearly every score in the 273-page book.
Simple English Propers: Full PDF Download
As a bonus, several handy website links are given!
Latin And Western Civilization
“I am sorry, but this is not fair. Latin is heritage for each one of us.” — Aurelio Porfiri
John Henry Newman: A Deep History & A New Communion Motet
From chant to polyphony… our liturgies are being saturated once again with Proper texts and
liturgical music of great beauty.
PDF Download: Ordo Lectionum Missae & Ordo Cantus Missae
“…otherwise the entire Mass might be placed into the vernacular; whereupon the Council fathers burst into uproarious laughter.” — Cardinal Stickler speaking of Vatican II
Pathetic Beauty
Can A Pure Intention Create Objective Beauty?
Parish May Crownings
A strong devotional life in the parish church will naturally support and strengthen its liturgical vitality.
Homily: 3rd Sunday of Easter (Year A)
A homily by Fr. Valentine Young, OFM.