Ultramontane

We can be very grateful that no one in our country can permit himself to mock that which is holy to Jews or Muslims. But many seem to view as one of the basic rights of human freedom the right to pull down from its pedestal what Christians regard as holy and to heap it with ridicule.

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—	Pope Benedict (via papacitobenedicto)

Bella Mama!

My mother is the Queen of Heaven

Heart felt wishes from me to all Catholic tumblers, and all who seek truth with an open heart.

Art and the liturgy »

Benedictine Abbot Michael Zielinski discusses his role as head of the office of art and architecture at the Vatican’s liturgical office.

AMEN!!!!!

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therurrjurr:

so many different colored vestments at once

Truly Divine Liturgy. For those of you who don’t think beautiful exalted liturgy matters to God…ummm…try reading about the Ark of the Covenant or the heavenly worship depicted in St. John’s Apocalypse…yeah…turns out it’s kind of a big deal.

When we invite Mary into our homes and lives, she brings Christ, in new and profound ways..She will be the renewal of springtime to each of you, allowing Christ to blossom evermore fully in your heart.

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—	Bishop James D. Conley (Lincoln)

Is telling a lie always bad?

At a party, one of the guests sat in a corner and sang and sang and sang. Normally I would like this. Unfortunatly her voice…., well, not my thing. A friend and I sat down close by and at a break, my friend asked me if I thought she was wonderful. All of a sudden all the voices stopped and people looked at me as if I were E.F. Hutton. All I could do was stammer out a yes. Would me being the critic be kind? Who cares what I think anyway? Jesus was pleased with her hymn singing and that’s all that matters.

I heard her signing at church and she sounded fine on the lower registers. So I hope she keeps it up, and I hope she finds an honest coach who will tell her to stay there.

Just to note: I am a horrible singer too. When I sing my eyes want to explode.

The Church Building as a Sacred Place by Duncan G. Stroik »

Which is why I cry when I enter the ugly modern churches here.

I need to read this book!

papillonspeints:

It is time for praise and devotion!

Thank you Jesus, for my blessed life. Please forgive my sins. Bless us with peace, and please help and protect my beloved wherever he goes. Amen

I. LES CLOCHES DE SOLESMES
II. KYRIE 9 (MODE 1) (from 2:08)
III. GLORLA 9 (MODE 7) (from 4:31)
IV. SANGTUS 9 (MODE 5) (from 8:06)
V. AGNUS DEI 9 (MODE 5) (from 9:58)
VI. KYRIE 11 (MODE 1) (from 11:37)
VII. CREDO I (MODE 4) (from 14:01)
VIII. INTROITUS: DOMINUS DIXIT AD ME (MODE 2) (from 18:29)
IX. INTROITUS: PUER NATUS EST (MODE 7) (from 20:37)
X. ALLELUIA: DIES SANCTIFICATUS (MODE 2) (from 23:51)
XI. INTROITUS: REQUIEM (MODE 6) (from 26:26)
XII. SEQUENTIA: DIES IRAE (MODE 1) (from 28:27)
XIII. HYMNUS: PANGE, LINGUA GLORIOSI LAUREAM CERTAMINIS (MODE 1) (from 35:03)
XIV. GRADUALE: HAEC DIES (MODE 2) (from 40:27)
XV. SEQUENTIA: VICVTIMAE PASCHALI (MODE 1) (from 43:31)
XVI. SEQUENTIA: VENI SANCTE SPIRITUS (MODE 1) (from 45:19)

Choir Of The Monks Of The Abbey Of Saint-Pierre De Solesmes
Dom Joseph Gajard
Dom Jean Claire (XVI)

Gregorian Chant has always been regarded as the supreme model for sacred music, so that it is fully legitimate to lay down the following rule: the more closely a composition for church approaches in its movement, inspiration and savor the Gregorian form, the more sacred and liturgical it becomes; and the more out of harmony it is with that supreme model, the less worthy it is of the temple. The ancient traditional Gregorian Chant must, therefore, in a large measure be restored to the functions of public worship, and the fact must be accepted by all that an ecclesiastical function loses none of its solemnity when accompanied by this music alone.

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—	Pope Pius X, Tra le Sollecitudini (via cecilia37)

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Pray pray pray for all those still stuck in the prochoice mud. We will be judged by our charity.

le-corps-exquis:

So today, while I was driving home from work listening to my favourite classical station, a beautiful song started playing called Benedictus. And I thought, Oh, this is just glorious. I don’t think it could get any better.

Then a chorus of people started singing and tears came to my eyes.

I’m not surprised at all that this was composed by Karl Jenkins. Those my age would recognize Karl Jenkins from a television commercial that was popular in the 90s for Zales Diamonds called Palladio. His music is simply divine.