A Call to Publishers and Editors of Roman Catholic Hymnals
Adherence to Roman Catholic doctrine in song is hardly unreasonable. It is imperative. It is the right thing to do.
Articles
Breaking! • Joint Statement by Superiors General of “Ecclesia Dei” Communities
“We beg for a humane, personal, trusting dialogue, far from ideologies or the coldness of administrative decrees.”
PDF Download • Bishop Donohoe: “I wish you to definitely confront the priest…”
A bizarre 1976 letter seeks “priest hunters” in the diocese of Fresno.
“Jaw-Dropping Video” • Never expected to see this!
Someone has located rare video footage from the 1950s and 1960s.
Breaking! • Cardinal Cupich Bans “Hail, Mary” Prayer
We are not aware of any Church legislation which prohibits saying the “Hail, Mary” after Mass, but Cardinal Cupich seems not to care.
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.
Lace for an Altar Boy’s Surplice? — Yes? No?
This was viewed 9,000+ times on our Facebook page…
Hidden Gem: Salve Regina (Barkoskie)
Salve Regina is still in season for another three months. You have plenty of time to learn this simple yet satisfying piece.
Church Musicians: The Revolution Starts Today!
Do what’s right, say your prayers, offer each day to Jesus Christ, and hold your head high!
“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…”
A Teaching Moment • Including “Hail, Holy Queen Enthroned Above”
Why on earth does the cost of butter matter?
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.