Pope Saint Paul VI (3 April 1969): “Although the text of the Roman Gradual—at least that which concerns the singing—has not been changed, the Entrance antiphons and Communions antiphons have been revised for Masses without singing.”
“Unless Catholic musicians (especially priests) are careful, they may easily encourage non-Catholics in the belief that the differences between Catholics and non-Catholics are of minor importance.” —Dom Murray
The Conference of Roman Catholic Cathedral Musicians (CRCCM) has just launched a remarkable free resource offering recommendations of choral music, antiphons, propers, and more for all Sundays of the liturgical calendar, solemnities, and Ritual Masses.
Church musicians ought not proceed in a frenzied, panic-stricken manner.
We must avoid placing our website behind a paywall.
“Thanks, Richard, for another accessible and mellifluous motet!” —Chris Mueller
The exciting re-translation project for the Liturgy of the Hours continues! This article will get you up to speed.
Exciting news for the sacred music world—regarding something important starting next week.
For immediate release…
Your Vacation Aid!
Stricken with terror, they fled to the mission, where Brébeuf and Lalemant were just finishing the prayers after Mass…
You’re probably thinking: “Jeff, if you think Father Rossini’s narrow-mindedness was bad, get ready for a rude awakening when you see what we’re up against in 2023.”
The Mass celebrants include Bishop James Golka of Colorado Springs!
Years ago, I struggled with being a “people pleaser.” (That means saying whatever will please the person standing in front of you.)
A priest saw her article and provided—for the first time in history—a literal English translation!
Keep a repository of your choir-related thoughts and feelings. You’ll thank yourself someday.
