I decided to try something different for Lent…
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Re: “Abuse of Catholic Church Musicians”
Listening to yourself singing isn’t fun—but it’s crucial if you wish to improve.
Did These Public Statements by Father Gelineau Cross the Threshold From Folly to Sin?
Archbishop Sheen said famously: “Freedom is a word much abused.”
Famous Italian Actor Regrets Aborting Son
“It was the mistake of my life. When I was very young, I had the chance to become a father, but I had my son aborted. Now, I’ve become very strongly against abortion.” —Andrea Roncato
A Statement That Still Fills Me With Rage
A choir isn’t some sort of fancy “add-on.”
“Ash Wednesday” • Banned after 93,000 Views!
It would be difficult to imagine “sacred music” more disturbing than this.
“Attendance Policy” • For Volunteer Catholic Choirs
There’s no application fee this year—so you have nothing to lose!
PDF Download • “Music List” for the 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)
“One may well wonder what the origin is of this new way of thinking and this sudden dislike for the past.” —Pope Saint Paul VI
PDF Download • “Communion Antiphons” (Complete) for Ordinary Time — 238 pages!
Free Communion Antiphons for Ordinary Time: composed & harmonized by Richard J. Clark.
“Theology of Worship” • Msgr. Robert Skeris (1998)
Mother Angelica asks Monsignor Skeris why liturgical music must be sacred.
“Reform of the Reform” • Is It Dead or Alive?
In spite of what some claim, the “Reform of the Reform” isn’t dead.
PDF Download • Common Texts for the Gospel Acclamation (“Alleluia”)
For many years, this situation embarrassed me.
“The Sad State of Liturgical Music in the Catholic Church” • Thomas G. McFaul (2002)
“Nothing in pop music ever sounded quite as loathsome as what is played and sung in the church today.” —Thomas G. McFaul
“Register Today!” • Sacred Music Symposium 2025
A generous benefactor has agreed to cover 50% of the tuition for those who register before 25 March 2025.
The New Lectionary & “Voice of God” Hymns
The sale of indulgenced prayers is immoral. Someday they’ll have to make restitution for this.
Monsignor Ronald Knox—His Actual Voice!—Speaks of Saint John Henry Newman (1948)
It is beyond fascinating to hear his actual voice.
“Win or Lose, a Fight Worth Fighting!” • (Email Received from a Priest)
We owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to Jeffrey Tucker, who prevented a non-Christian company from securing a monopoly on the (mandatory) English psalm translation!
PDF Download • “Communion Refrain” (Polyphony) for Three Voices — with Psalm 117
This injunction from Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen is crucial for artists.
PDF Download • “Psalm Comparison Chart”
This PDF chart will be of interest to Catholic musicians!
PDF Download • “Entrance Chant” for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)
I would argue we must renew our good resolution and stand firm.
Jesuit Recruitment Video (1950s)
It’s difficult to understand why some modern-day Jesuits have not been reprimanded by their superiors.
“Jeff, Your Assertions Are False and Misleading”
“This is a false assertion: one I’ve never heard, read about, or heard organ builders discuss.” —Kyle H.
Richard Nixon • “Federal Aid for Parochial Schools”
Colson claims Nixon signed an ‘executive order’ giving federal money to Roman Catholic schools.
Can Marian Hymns Be Sung During the Offertory?
My colleague, Corrinne May, has published an article for the “Totus Tuus” apostolate.
PDF Download • Intensely Rare 1898 “Roman Gradual” — (Released for the First Time in History)
I carefully scanned all 642 pages in (color) high resolution.
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Communion • 8th Sunday Ord. Time
This communion is particularly beautiful.
“Entrance Chant” • 8th Sunday (Ord. Time)
This English adaptation uses mode 1, as does the authentic Gregorian Chant version.
PDF Download • “Chabanel Tones”
This PDF file contains the various tones—including organ accompaniment—used for the Chabanel Psalter.
“Entrance Chant” • 7th Sunday (Ord. Time)
This English adaptation uses mode 5, as does the authentic Gregorian Chant version.
“Music List” • 5th Sunday (Ord. Time)
Readers have expressed interest in examining the “music list” I prepared for this coming Sunday.
Antiphons Don’t Match?
The short answer is: the “Adalbert Propers” were never intended to be sung.