A more detailed look at the proper texts and musical issues
Read MoreA look at the history and theology behind this popular observance
Read MoreA look at the rubrics and implications of hymns at the end of Mass
Read MoreCage, Satie, and music as furniture
Read MoreOn silence and clarity
Read MoreMatins and Lauds of the Triduum
Read MoreA venerable Reformation tune points the way to more authentically liturgical music
Read MoreThe poetry of Edward Taylor, and Finzi’s setting of same
Read MoreInterpreting an imprecatory Psalm
Read MoreConsidering Abelard’s fine hymn on All Saints’ Day
Read MoreNo time for casual chatter, the Peace is a dominical, apostolical, sacramental thing
Read MoreChrist clothed in our flesh, and we clothed with Him
Read MoreThe origins of this Easter Gloria paraphrase, first sung on this date in 1523
Read MoreThe early Christian source of this fine Bland Tucker hymn
Read MoreA forthcoming book from Church Publishing is sadly riddled with half-truths and errors
Read MoreConnecting Newton’s fine hymn to the Transfiguration, Holy Cross Day, and Sukkoth
Read MoreUnderstanding the symbolism in this Easter Office hymn
Read MoreUnderstanding a popular carol about the Fall and redemption
Read MoreLuther, Coverdale, and Vaughan Williams meet in this favorite hymn-anthem
Read MoreThe powerful full text of this familiar poem by an English Roman Catholic martyr
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