A Word On The Pope’s Interview …
I was disturbed when I read Fr. Godfrey Diekmann’s comments about the Pope.
Articles
Impressive New Hymnal for the Divine Office
A guest article by Br. Dominic Verner O.P.
Msgr. Schuler Strikes Again!
During the second half of the 20th century, some doctors thought they were smarter than God. They no longer promoted or taught breastfeeding to mothers.
Catholic Line Art, Black and White • Installment #36
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”
Faith Of Our Fathers (Movie)
Everyone should watch this lovely trailer.
Cristóbal de Morales • Agnus Dei “B”
“Missa Mille Regretz” is based on the famous chanson of the same name…
Holy Michael Archangel
Not one, but two hymns that the omniscient Google didn’t know about, in honour of St Michael the Archangel, with sheet music.
A Must See Video About Catholic Nuns!
A short film about the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia (Nashville, Tennessee).
Subdeacon’s Role In The Ordinary Form Mass
I never realized Subdeacons were allowed to be part of the New Mass, but it makes sense since the minor orders were not suppressed until 15 August 1972.
More On “Mass Facing The People”
The current rubrics tell the priest when to turn around and face the people, which would be superfluous if he were already facing them.
Which Way Does Your Priest Face For The Prayer After Communion?
The current Missal was put together with haste, and even the Vatican dicastery had to apologize for all the errors and typos contained in those early 1969 and 1970 directives, as Msgr. Schuler has pointed out.
Pope Francis Leads Outside of Our Comfort Zone
Pope Francis is not afraid to open dialogue about difficult subjects. That alone marks enormous change. Perhaps, this kind of dialogue makes some of us uncomfortable. But this opens the possibility of growth.
The Grand Debate Over Music and Morals
The controversy caused by my posts on rock music have prompted me to look back over the past four posts and try to see the thread that runs through all of them. It is the truth that Christians are called to pursue excellence in every way—that includes music.
The Prayers of Children
The repercussions of a childlike faith.
The Extraordinary Form Is Centered On Christ
Those who oppose abortion point out that very few of the 50 million abortions since Roe v. Wade had to do with “rape and incest,” but this is the weaker argument.