Ruth Slenczynska & “Traditionis Custodes”
Bishop Arthur Roche recently sent out puzzling instructions which encourage “Ordinary Form” Catholics to ostracize and belittle those who prefer the Traditional Mass.
Articles
Seriously? • Bishop of Lexington Insists the Dominican Rite Never Existed (!)
These problematic assertions by Bishop Stowe will have to be withdrawn at some point.
“Sample Pages” • Campion Missal (2022 edition)
Sophia Institute Press has made a huge announcement regarding the 3rd edition.
“Boston Globe” features Richard J. Clark
The music of Mæstro Clark was featured in the “Metro Section,” which has a tremendous circulation.
100% Scrolling Score • “What Exactly Is Vespers?”
For those who have never experienced Vespers, an answer like that comes across as “gobbledygook.”
“Hymns for Small Choirs” • The Season of Epiphany
Destroying the season of Epiphany was in direct disobedience to Vatican II.
The Communion of the Second Sunday after Epiphany
Today’s communion antiphon is a masterpiece of musical exegesis.
OCP: “Missa Back-To-The-Future” (Not Kidding)
The musical style is totally secular; similar to what one might hear on the radio.
Free Videos • “How to say the Extraordinary Form”
This was posted in 2013, but you’ll want to bookmark it.
PDF Download • “Glory To God” (Three Voices)
Those who direct small choirs are always looking for great repertoire.
“Soloists Vs. Full Choir” • Which Do You Prefer?
A smaller group sings for the 9:00am Mass; a large chorus sings for the 11:00am Mass.
Small Choir Repertoire: “Of The Father’s Love Begotten” (Two Voices)
My brother immediately said: “I would never use this; it’s terrible, Jeff.” — And he was correct!
Introductory Latin Courses • Veterum Sapientia Institute
Opportunities to be immersed in Latin are still available this spring.
Re: Glaring Lectionary Omission • “Setting The Record Straight”
They were: (1) Cardinal Palazzini; (2) Cardinal Stickler; (3) Cardinal Mayer; (4) Cardinal Oddi; (5) Cardinal Casaroli; (6) Cardinal Gantin; (7) Cardinal Innocenti; (8) Cardinal Ratzinger; (9) Cardinal Tomko.
PDF Download • “Feast of the Holy Name” (Vespers Organ Accompaniment)
Only fellow choirmasters know how much work choirmasters do “behind the scenes.”