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Pontifical Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception at the London...
These pictures were taken this evening at Solemn Pontifical Mass at the London Oratory. The celebrant was Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the Archbishop of Westminster. The choir sang music by Lassus,...
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Recently Commissioned Relief Carving of St Vincent de Paul
Another heartening example of parishioners and priest working together to commission sacred artThank you to Fr Riley Williams who recently contacted me to tell me of the commissioning of a triptych of...
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All-Or-Nothing vs. “Progressive Solemnity”: An Invitation to Debate
In what is today officially termed the “extraordinary form” of the Roman Rite, a sharp distinction is made between low Mass (Missa lecta) and sung or high Mass (Missa cantata). At low Mass, the audible...
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New Sacred Art: The Monastic Refectory in Norcia
Guests listening to the readerMany NLM readers have long felt great admiration for the Benedictine monks of Norcia, who live the traditional monastic life according to the prescriptions of the Holy...
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Episode 3 of Extraordinary Faith on EWTN - Dec. 15
I'm delighted to announce that Extraordinary Faith episode 3 will be airing next week on EWTN. The episode, filmed during a CMAA academic conference during October 2013, features the work of the CMAA...
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Announcing Sacra Liturgia USA 2015! June 1-4 in New York
I am delighted to be able to announce the locations, speakers (among which are numbered several NLM contributors), topics, and liturgical plans for Sacra Liturgia USA 2015, to be held in New York June...
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Message of Bishop Dominique Rey on the Announcement of Sacra Liturgia USA 2015
Photo © CNA Petrik BohumilToulon, France – 8th December 2014Bishop Dominique Rey, Bishop of Fréjus-Toulon, France, has welcomed the announcement of Sacra Liturgia USA 2015. “I am delighted at this...
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All-or-Nothing vs. “Progressive Solemnity”: A Response
A response to Fr. Kocik's post.One of the biggest liturgical shifts following the council was the breakdown of clear lines between the High Mass (everything audible sung) and Low Mass (nothing sung)....
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Review of The Holy Gospels of St. Luke and St. John
No, this isn’t going to be a review of these Gospels, as such -- that’s far beyond what I or anyone is qualified to do. Rather, I am happy to present to you a gorgeous new edition of these two Gospels...
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New York's New St. Cecilia Academy for Pastoral Musicians - Educating Those...
How does one work for excellent music in the parish? One answer is to educate those working for the Church as musicians in the principles of sacred music and liturgy. A few months ago, I announced the...
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The Feast of Pope St Damasus I
Today is the feast of Pope St Damasus I, who elected in October of 366, at roughly the age of 60, and died on this day in 384. His family was of Spanish descent, but he himself was born in Rome, and...
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New Coloring Book for Children on the Sacred Heart of Jesus
New book highlights the importance of devotions in a liturgically centered pietyThis is a book intended to help teach about this great Catholic devotion. One hopes also that it might reawaken an...
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Dominican Rite Solemn Mass, December 8, Portland OR
A Solemn High Mass according to the Dominican Rite was celebrated by the friars of Holy Rosary Church in Portland, Oregon--a ministry of the Western Dominican Province (Most Holy Name of Jesus).The...
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Epiphany Lessons & Carols in London
Looking ahead to Epiphany, the annual Friends of the Ordinariate Epiphany Service of Lessons and Carols followed by Benediction will take place on Thursday 8 January 2015 (6.30pm) at the church of Our...
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Resurgent in the Midst of Crisis - A Review by Dom Alcuin Reid
I would like to personally thank Dom Alcuin for offering to NLM this review of Resurgent in the Midst of Crisis: Sacred Liturgy, the Traditional Latin Mass, and Renewal in the Church, by our...
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Schola Sancta Caecilia releases new CD of Advent and Christmas music
In Bethlehem features unaccompanied sacred vocal music sung by five ladies in high school and college. Formed at the parish of Sacred Heart of Jesus in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the Schola Sancta...
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Winter Chant Intensive
Winter Chant Intensive - Last Chantce!The upcoming Winter Chant Intensive in Phoenix, Arizona is a fantastic opportunity for both people who know little or nothing and those who think they know quite a...
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How the Traditional Latin Mass Fosters More Active Participation than the...
How many times do lovers of the classical Roman Rite hear the objection: “The new Mass is better than the old one because it allows for more active participation of the faithful,” or “The old Mass just...
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Winter Issue of Sacred Music
The upcoming issue of Sacred Music features many excellent new essays, including a particularly insightful essay by Harold Boatrite, a few essays about "Viennese Masses", and an article by Dr. John...
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Composer on Composer - Roman Hurko Reviews Paul Jernberg’s Mass of St Philip...
I am no expert on these things, but when listening to and singing Paul Jernberg’s music for the liturgy, especially his Mass of St Philip Neri, I am excited by a number of things. This music is...
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