It Finally Happened.
Father Valentine used to say: “The cemeteries are full of people who thought they were indispensable.”
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“What is Vespers?” • Live Rec. + 100% Scrolling Score
After more than a year of Vespers having been forbidden (due to Covid-19) we’re back!
Michael Olbash on Sounds from the Spires
Olbash holds the distinction of being the Director of Music of two seminaries: Saint John’s Seminary, Boston, and Pope Saint John XXIII National Seminary in Weston, Massachusetts.
“Homily: 10th Sunday after Pentecost” (EF) • Father Valentine Young, OFM
Unfortunately, this virtue often seems to be lacking in people who have high positions of authority.
(29 Pages) • Free Organ Accompaniment Book — Draft copy
The following is what I will use to accompany the congregation tomorrow.
PDF Download • Vespers Booklet for This Sunday (draft)
Starting pitches are included!
SATB Hymns • “Consors Paterni Luminis” (Translated to English)
Brave choir director posts *live* recording by a volunteer choir!
“Shocking!” • What Vatican II said about Latin
Will the true defenders of Vatican II please stand up?
The Ordination and the Motu Proprio
Pope Francis dropped a bombshell – but around the world many Bishops continue to be faithful keepers of Tradition.
Protected: (Private) • “Symposium Faculty Eyes Only”
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Copyright Problems! • Vernacular Readings + “Traditionis Custodes”
Locations which celebrate the Traditional Latin Mass tend to be the marginalized groups, given “leftovers” that nobody else wants.
Top 3 Heart-warming Articles about the Latin Mass
Tired of dense theological issues and historical comparisons about the new Motu Proprio? Take a little time out to read some simpler reflections on the Latin Mass.
Traditionis Custodes • An “Attack” On The Traditional Latin Mass?
Now is certainly not the time for sensationalist language. However…
“Traditionis Custodes” • Five (5) Brief Reflections
“Deliver us, Lord, from every evil: past, present, and to come.”
7 Keys to Success with Graduale Renovatum
Here’s how to get the most out of this fantastic new resource for interpreting chant rhythm.