A Quote Worth Reading
From a mother of 11 children whose brother-in-law is a Catholic priest.
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PDF Download • ‘Choral Extension’ for the Sanctus (especially useful in the Ordinary Form)
It’d be easier to accept if they admitted they were explicitly contradicting Vatican II … but instead, they lied egregiously.
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Kid’s Repertoire • 3 Recommendations (Mark Haas)
“My children’s choir absolutely loves this piece.”
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Veni Emmanuel: An Argument for the Anglican Rhythm
The bells ring, the opening hymn rises from the organ, and you hear that haunting melody every Catholic recognizes: O come, O come, Emmanuel.
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PDF Download • “Hymn for Christ the King”
“Catholic parishes are slow to change their habits. They still sing what the oldest members learned at school.” —Evelyn Waugh
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PDF Download • “Pope Pius XII Psalter” — English, Latin, and Commentary (532 pages)
I know of no greater commentary on the psalms. Its author—an erudite Dominican priest—founded the famous “Homiletic and Pastoral Review.”
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Re: The People’s Mass Book (1974)
“A Man Can Kill With a Gun, a Bomb, or a Lance…”
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They did a terrible thing
When the windows were opened, men like Father Franquesa found cracks to do terrible things to sacred music.
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What surprised me about regularly singing the Gloria in Latin
“A chorus of groans erupted: ‘Mr. Haaaaaasssss, whyyyy?’”
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PDF Download • “Music List” for 9 November
Readers have expressed interest in examining the “music list” I prepared for this coming Sunday.
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Exclusive Interview • Hannah Houston w/ Mæstro Richard J. Clark
Richard J. Clark interviews Hannah Houston Re: the “Simply Liturgical” website.
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“Reader Feedback” • 5 November 2025
“Although I don’t have much to offer, I want to be able to offer something for the great work you do!”
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Never Work For A Priest Or Bishop Who Believes Sacred Music Should Be “Entertainment”
Unsolicited advice for prospective choir directors.
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When Pilgrims Sing, the World Disappears
“Their culture blended into the harmony of the Church. They were no longer citizens. They were Catholic.”
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The Beauty of the Propers for All Souls’ Day (and the Requiem Mass)
“This year, November 2nd falls on a Sunday—something that hasn’t happened since 2014—and suddenly, every person in your parish has the opportunity to encounter this profound liturgy.” —Dan Marshall
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