PDF Booklet • “Blessing Epiphany Water” (18 Pages)
For the Blessing of Holy Water on Epiphany Eve.
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The Responsa ad dubia and the Solesmes Chant Restoration
The early history of Solesmes plainchant research provides a historical parallel for responding to current Vatican liturgical rules.
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Latin Mass • Conspicuous Snag in “Clarification”
Archbishop Roche says the ‘true’ parishioners are supposed to make it clear the EF people are lowest on the totem pole.
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My submission to the Synod 2023
I felt that the Listening and Discernment Guides would make something of a Christmas Party Diversion while my family was all gathered together. We had a lively discussion, following the Guides with a suitable lack of rigidity. I hope the synod itself will be as much fun for the bishops.
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“Merry Christmas!” • From Our Family To Yours
Dear readers, thank you for everything!
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“Benedictus” (Missa Iste Sanctus) • All voices recorded by Corrinne May
Vatican II said: “The treasury of sacred music is to be preserved and fostered with great care” (SC §114).
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“Communion Service” for the Extraordinary Form?
This statement by the “Una Voce” president strikes me as inaccurate.
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Archbishop Roche: What the Ordinary Form “has to learn” from the Extraordinary Form
“The Extraordinary Form is another expression (older than the 1969 Missal) and is a valid expression of the Church’s liturgy.” —Arthur Roche
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Announcement of Easter & the Movable Feasts • 2022 • English & Spanish
Free scores and practice videos in English and Spanish for the Announcement of Easter and Moveable Feasts (Epiphany Proclamation)
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PDF Download • Carol based on “The First Nowell”
I recorded all the voices, to demonstrate how it sounds…
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“Christmas” … or … “Xmas” ?
I remember hearing folks say (erroneously): “Don’t cross out Christmas!”
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PDF Download • Vespers Organ Accompaniment — “Our Lady of Guadalupe” (12 December)
Vatican II said: “Pastors must see to it that Vespers is celebrated in parishes on Sundays and the more solemn feasts” (SC §100).
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Archbishop Lefebvre Pushed For Vernacular Readings?
Louis Bouyer—the priest chosen to compose “Eucharistic Prayer II”—condemned the liturgical reforms when he saw the results.
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Book Review! • “Society for Catholic Liturgy”
Dr. Aaron James has a double doctorate from a reputable conservatory, which is quite impressive!
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Fauré Requiem Mass • Saint Paul’s Choir School
A popular work often performed in concert, when sung within Mass, it offers boundless transcendence.
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