Time magazine is covering the story now gaining attention around the world of more than 300 priests in Austria calling for open disobedience because of the hierarchy’s refusal to budge on issues such as mandatory celibacy, Communion for the remarried, and advocacy of women’s ordination.
Read moreMonth: August 2011
Dissolving the saints?
From the BBC: New body ‘liquefaction’ unit unveiled in Florida funeral home.
Read moreWashington Post on perpetual adoration
Yes, you read that correctly. The Washington Post! In the Style section.
Read moreUsing the homily to prepare for the Roman Missal
Teaching at Mass, or teaching through the Mass?
Read morePorcupines
Test your biblical knowledge against a medieval cathedral.
Read moreChant may gain traction under new missal, but hymnody’s place secure
By Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service
“When the church uses ‘chant’ in the General Instruction, Father Hilgartner told Catholic News Service, it is “really talking about what texts are sung, not the musical form.”
Yesterday’s Language
“The new English translation of the Roman Catholic Order of Mass, mandated by the Vatican to be inaugurated this Advent, wounds not only many of my Catholic friends but also me.” – Gail Ramshaw
Read moreHurricane Irene
Quite a few religious observances this weekend will be interrupted.
Read moreRequiescant in Pace
Two notable passings of scholars whose lifework influences our discussions: László Dobszay and Eugene Nida. An interview with the latter is especially worth reading.
Read more“Twin Cities Mass Settings” – not just for Minnesotans
Michael Silhavy is an astute commentator on things musical.
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