The Choir Director as Catechist
How to feed your choir in non-musical ways.
Articles
Thoughtful Article On Hymns By Fr. Mark Woodruff
“Professor László Dobzay, writing from a classic Latin Catholic perspective, has made constructive proposals for a re-integration and mutual perfection of the Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms of the Roman Rite.” — Fr. Woodruff
Catholic Line Art, Black and White • Installment #12
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”
Simple English Propers (Divine Mercy Sunday)
What would the Simple English Propers sound like harmonized as if they were Chabanel Psalms? That is, according to the principles of the Nova Organi Harmonia?
Easter Monday
What Do Priests Do?
The Power of Gregorian Chant
A crowd of nearly 1,000 people, many who don’t come to mass, many who may not prefer Gregorian Chant, many who know nothing about chant—fell silent.
He Saw & Believed
The Beloved Disciple & the Virtue of Faith
Which Instruments Are Allowed At Mass?
Fr. Hogan’s argument reminds me of a comment by Fr. George Rutler, quoting Victor Borge: “My father and uncle were identical twins, but I never knew which was the identical one.”
Suffering, Death, and Children’s Questions
“Why the Cross?” Little children are rarely afraid to ask the questions that adults are afraid to ask.
The Pius X Hymnal by Dr. Theodore Marier
In conclusion, although I have tremendous respect for Dr. Theodore Marier, I expected a lot more from this book based on its “reputation.” I hope my honest observations do not offend anyone.
Sacred Choral Program (Living Water College)
“Open your soul to truth and beauty this Summer. Expand your mind, build your repertoire of church music, and enter into Mass more profoundly than you may have thought possible.” — Ms. Nicole Dunn, Alberta (Canada)
Feeling the Absence
The Experience of Good Friday
Banish All Guitars and Pianos from the Church
The increasingly obvious failure of contemporary church music should occasion a more widespread rejection of piano and guitar as accompanying or interluding instruments.
Cardinal Burke, Maestro Charles Cole, A Great Blog
“Afterwards I had an opportunity to speak with Cardinal Burke and he spoke of the importance of Sacred Music. We also talked about the Church Music Association of America and the important work which this organisation does. He went back to his office and returned with a gift for me . . .” — Mæstro Charles Cole
Free Communion Antiphons!
Free responsorial-style Communion antiphons for Ordinary Form Mass use.