Archbishop Cordileone has given us more insight into the new Benedict XVI Institute for Sacred Music and Divine Worship.
Read moreMonth: January 2014
Non Solum: The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, February 2, is celebrated this year on a Sunday.
Read moreDoes the Altar Need to Be Guarded?
A new order of acolytes raises questions about bogus skills and hierarchy.
Read moreAesthetics in Service to the Gospel: Rethinking Pope Francis’ Approach
I am left wondering a few things: Does reaching out to the poor, needy, and vulnerable mean that we cannot care about how we look?
Read moreYves Congar, My Journal of the Council, Part XXII
“There are some things which are not in accordance with concrete reality. … Give expression to what is real from the pastoral point of view.”
Read moreThe Incarnation and the (Bow of the) Body
Why does there seem to be reluctance – at least in parishes I am familiar with – to showing reverence by bowing in worship? Is
Read moreInteresting Low Church blog
For all those of the low church persuasion there is an new blog which explains the Solemn High Mass.
Read morePope Francis curtails the title “Monsignor”
Today Vatican Insider reported that the pope has dramatically curtailed the usage of the title monsignor while not doing away with it entirely.
Read moreInterview with Michael Joncas about “On Eagle’s Wings”
Dela Cruz from Catholic News Service recently did an interview with Fr. Michael Joncas about his very popular song “On Eagle’s Wings.”
Read moreNon Solum: Flags in Sanctuaries
The placement of flags (national and papal) in a church’s sanctuary has long caused me pause.
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