Video • “Counting Gregorian Chant” … according to Dom Mocquereau’s Method
The example chosen is the strenuous offertory (“Jubiláte Déo”) for the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany.
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New Lectionary for the USA • Coming in 2028?
“Work hasn’t even begun on the next Lectionary, and there’s nothing definite about 2028 as a date.” — Father Andrew V. Menke, director of the USCCB liturgical committee
Hymn Experiment • “Does This Work?”
If memory serves, his exact words were: “Gee, I never thought about that before.” Astonishing!
PDF Download • Max Springer’s Gradual in Modern Notation (870 pages) — Extravagantly Rare!
In addition to this rare book by Max Springer (870 pages), I release the draft copy of a new Gregorian project (157 pages).
Which Hymnal Did Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Endorse?
Musicians can have a stronger voice than even the legendary Fulton J. Sheen!
What Exactly Is Dr. Peter Wagner Talking About?
“These manuscripts had to be sought out in the public or capitular libraries, whose conservators were often hardly supportive of—if not outright hostile to—the reproduction of their treasures.”
“Solesmes Method” • Where was it developed?
Father Ralph March wrote: “If any single man could deserve the title father of the renewed chant it would be Dom Joseph Pothier.”
PDF Download • The Official Funeral Booklet for Pope Benedict XVI (37 pages)
We strive to emphasize the positive on this blog, but I have to admit…
PDF Download • “Corde Natus Ex Parentis” w/ Modern Harmonies (4 pages)
She said: “Jeff, you should record these harmonies with human voices, to illustrate what you mean.”
Document restricting the Latin Mass “broke Pope Benedict’s heart” says Archbishop Gänswein
The motu proprio 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑖𝑠 𝐶𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑒𝑠 “hit him pretty hard” says the private secretary to the Pope Emeritus.
“Sacred Time” Framed on our Wall
According to Cardinal Ratzinger “man is woven into the fabric of the universe. Time is first of all a cosmic phenomenon. Man lives with the stars.”
Gregorian Rhythm Wars • “Chorale and Chant Carefully Considered” (2 Jan 2023)
“The equalist plainchant of the High Middle Ages is as far removed from the rhythmic chant of the Early Middle Ages as the isometric chorales are from their rhythmic predecessors.” —Patrick Williams
PDF Download • “Graduale Romanum” Organ Accompaniments by Dr. Peter Wagner (513 pages)
Dr. Peter Wagner, a famous musicologist, founded the “Gregorian Academy” in Freiburg (Switzerland).
Revealed! • Ratzinger wrote to FSSP after “Traditionis Custodes”
From his place of retirement, he sent a private letter following “Traditionis Custodes” (a document which attempted to strangle the Traditional Mass).
“Requiescat In Pace” • Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Let us pray for the repose of the soul of Josef Ratzinger, who did so much good for the church.