Sacred Music for the Poor
Only sacred music, in his view, could inspire behaviors in harmony with Christian life.
Entering the Mystical Cloud with the Angelic Doctor
It is the metaphysics of participation that governs the heavenly vision.
Domestic Church Customs: Lent
We want every Lent to change our family's souls permanently, instead of just for 46 days.
Michelangelo’s Upward Striving
“No one could have departed from this life with a finer attitude nor with greater devotion.”
Forgotten Customs of Lent
The observance of Lent is the very badge of Christian warfare. By it we prove ourselves not to be enemies of Christ. By it we avert the scourges of divine justice. By it we gain strength against the princes of darkness, for it shields us with heavenly help. Should men grow remiss in their observance…
Reviver of Sacred Music
The ideals of the Cecilian Movement were largely summarized in the motu proprio Tra le sollecitudini by Pope Pius X († 1914).
Domestic Church Customs for Septuagesima
Above: the burying of the Alleluia. The Lord measures out perfection neither by the multitude of our deeds, but by the manner in which we perform them. – St. John of the Cross Each year Lent almost sneaks up on our busy family. But in her wisdom Mother Church has provided a reminder for preparation…
Musicæ Princeps
Deeply religious and of impeccable morality, Palestrina was also a practical businessman.