Tag Archives: Gregorian Chant

Christ Descends into Hell – Sung Tenebrae

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Didobonaparte

A blessed and happy Easter to all my readers! I know we are now in the joy of Easter, yet I would like to share some thoughts about Holy Saturday before the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night. “He descended … Continue reading →

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Music Guidelines for School Masses

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Didobonaparte

Our diocesan liturgy commission is developing liturgical guidelines for school Masses. Music has such power to move us in spirit that the Church has very clear teaching on what is proper for use during the sacred liturgy. Well performed music … Continue reading →

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“If the Foundations Are Destroyed, What Can the Righteous Do?” (Ps 11.3): A suggestion on how to find peace in the midst of chaos

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Didobonaparte

Once your eyes are opened to the beauty of the sacred liturgy celebrated with its due dignity, solemnity, and reverence, it becomes difficult to participate in Masses where the rubrics are “blown off” as, at best, inconvenient, or at worst, … Continue reading →

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Gregorian chant for the Immaculate Conception

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Didobonaparte

Dear Lectores, I must apologize for the lack of posting on this my blog. I will spare you the details of what has been occupying my time (beyond my parochial pastoral duties) and making it difficult to find the time … Continue reading →

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100 Years of Church Teaching on Gregorian Chant

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Didobonaparte

In 2003, Pope John Paul II commemorated first centenary of the promulgation of Pope Saint Pius X’s motu proprio on sacred music, Tra le Sollecitudini. Below you will find excerpts on Gregorian chant from the major Vatican documents on sacred … Continue reading →

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