PDF Download • “Pater Noster” by Van Nuffel (1937)
Throughout my career, I have tried to follow the advice Cardinal Mercier gave the young Fulton J. Sheen.
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Salve Regina is still in season for another three months. You have plenty of time to learn this simple yet satisfying piece.
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“Homily: 13th Sunday after Pentecost” (EF) • Father Valentine Young, OFM
Some people—when they pray the Our Father—believe the words “Thy will be done” actually mean “My will be done…”
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Exciting New Documentary : Mass of the Ages – Tonight!
A trilogy of movies to convey the immense treasure of the history of the liturgy through personal stories and beautifully filmed footage of the Mass of the Ages.
PDF Download • “Vespers Booklet” (15 August, Assumption) — 20 pages
Also included, an organ accompaniment (23 pages) for this booklet.
PDF Download • “Ave Maris Stella” (Organ Accompaniment)
The second part has blank staves—so you can compose your own organ harmonies!
“Part 3 of 3” • Guerrero Kyrie for Our Lady
This is—perhaps—the most phenomenally gorgeous piece ever written.
PDF Download • Hymn for the Assumption • (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass)
This hymn was originally for the Assumption, but now can be used on various Marian feasts.
“Feast of All Saints” • Do You Know This Hymn?
All Saints—November 1st—will be here before you know it!
PDF Download • “A Very Sloppy Accompaniment”
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Hymn For The Transfiguration (6 August) • “Recorded During Choir Rehearsal”
An English translation by Robert Campbell of Skerrington (d. 1868), who was a convert to the Catholic Faith.
PDF Download • Alleluia (SATB) by Morales for “Ordinary Form” + “Extraordinary Form”
This piece works well in the “OF” (Ordinary Form) and also the “EF” (Extraordinary Form).