I spent the last week of June in Salt Lake City, in the shadow of the jewel-like Cathedral of the Madeleine, attending my first-ever colloquium
Read moreAuthor: Paul Ford
Paul F. Ford, Ph.D., has been professor of theology and liturgy at St. John Seminary, Camarillo, CA, since February of 1988. He is the author of By Flowing Waters: Chant for the Liturgy (The Liturgical Press, 1999) and the convener of the five-member Collegeville Composers Group, authors of Psallite: Sacred Song for Liturgy and Life (The Liturgical Press, 2005–2010).
Ephesians 5:21–33 on August 25/26, 2012
As mentioned previously, I hope that some preachers will take up the challenge of preaching on Ephesians this coming summer. This means that they will
Read moreSummer 2012 Sunday lectionary preview and the long form of the readings
In the summer of 1970 (July 26th to be exact, the 17th Sunday of the Year B according to the new calendar) my pastor breathed
Read moreThe entire texts of the extended form of the Pentecost Vigil
I have worked out the entire extended form of the Pentecost Vigil with all the texts in place. Here are the the Word document and
Read moreGregorian Chant: The Revival Announced
The Congregation for Divine Worship wants to put itself in the lead of the rebirth of great sacred music. But the Secretariat of State has its own musicians…
Read moreEvaluation how the RM3 implementation process worked / is working?
I just received this request: “was just wondering if you knew of any resources to help us evaluation how the implementation process went in our parish…”
Read moreHow Ordinary Time are your Easter Time songs?
I have observed that it is a difficult thing to sustain Easter Time over its fifty days. Flowers wilt and spirits sag.
Read moreYour Chrism Mass?
You may need to sit to this post with a cup of your favorite hot beverage. After a brief review of the theology of the Chrism Mass, I’d love to hear from you about your Chrism Mass this week.
Read moreFor the First Day of April: Pope & Archbishop of Canterbury recognise virtual sacraments
In a move that has taken many by surprise Pope Benedict XVI and Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams today signed an agreement on sacraments in cyberspace. The document, In recognitionem sacramenta in virtualis mundi (IRSIVM), has been years in the preparation.
Read moreNot Sacred Music, but Sounds of Attack?
Will those more knowledgable read the March 30 column of Sandro Magister and tell us what’s going on in the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music
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