Dom Joseph Gajard (1885-1972)
The greatest choirmaster of Solesmes and chef d’atelier of the Paléographic Musicale.
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Articles
Lord, Deliver Me From My Persecutors
It is only a matter of time before being a Catholic at all will involve renouncing much that the world considers important and necessary. And soon there will be open persecution. Are we ready?
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Tools for the Day
The Communion Antiphon often reflects back to the Gospel.
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Catholic Line Art, Black and White • Installment #49
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”
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Positive Liturgical Fruits Of Vatican II: First Part
In some respects, the Second Vatican Council did not go as far as Pius XII went in 1958 regarding active participation of the faithful.
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Twelve Films I Recommend to Catholic Artists
These films withstand repeated viewing because of their richness and complexity.
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The Authentic Role of the Laity
There is no mention in Apostolicam Actuositatem of running bake sales or pulling bingo numbers.
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1907 Biography of Giulio Bas
Giulio Bas was best known for his Gregorian accompaniments.
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Introducing polyphony in a round about way
Canons are a handy way to introduce singing in harmony. Here are some picks from the Choral Public Domain Library.
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Gregorian Propers at a Nuptial Mass in “Southie”?
“Southie” is a section of Boston better known from the films “Good Will Hunting” and “The Departed.” It is also infamous for the convicted murderer and gangster, James “Whitey” Bulger. But, yes, glorious Gregorian Propers, polyphony, and hymnody at a Nuptial Mass in “Southie.”
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Liturgical Abuse and Abuse of Minors
The decades-long abuse of the sacred liturgy—and therefore, of faithful Catholics who have a right to the sacred liturgy in its fullness—constitutes the first and fundamental form of clerical abuse of the laity, of which sexual abuse is a particular and more demented moral variety.
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Quick Takes: Saying No
Saying “No” is an important skill for the music director.
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Catholic Youth Choir Releases CD, Prepares For Tour
The Blackstone Valley Catholic Youth Choir, currently preparing for a mid-Atlantic tour, has released a new CD, “Clothed With the Sun.”
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Does This Cartoon Sound Rude?
The intention is to get people thinking about why we substitute our own choices for the texts assigned by the Church at Entrance, Offertory, & Communion.
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Catholic Line Art, Black and White • Installment #48
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”
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