Category Archives: Brick by Brick

S. Philly TLM wrap up

Posted on 13 February 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The following was in the South Philly Review. My emphases and comments. Missa Cantataby Lorraine Gennaro In honor of the feast of conversion of its namesake, St. Paul’s celebrated a Latin Mass for the first time since Vatican II introduced … Read More →

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What happens when we get out of the way

Posted on 12 February 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I am convinced that if we simply follow the liturgical books, say the texts and carry out the gestures properly, in a style continuous with our tradition, the Church’s liturgy has power the capture minds and hearts and transform them. … Read More →

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Boston College and the Crucifix

Posted on 9 February 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

This is in from the Cardinal Newman Society: Students and faculty returned to Boston College (BC), a Jesuit Catholic institution, for the Spring 2009 semester to find that crucifixes and icons had been placed in many classrooms that had been … Read More →

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A fortunate flock in Grand Rapids, MI

Posted on 9 February 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A reader sent the following.  It is posted on the parish website as a PDF, but he took the time to send me the text, which aided me in posting what comes below. This parish priest has made a determination … Read More →

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A diocesan paper makes distinctions: liturgical and devotional music

Posted on 5 February 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In the official newspaper of the Diocese of Columbus, OH, there is an interesting notice from the Office of Worship. It is a brief piece, and therefore cannot drill to depth, but it is useful nonethess. And the topic couldn’t … Read More →

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Ft. Lauderdale, FL: Gregorian Chant Workshop 6-7 March

Posted on 2 February 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In the brick by brick department: Hi Father, Perhaps your readers would be interested in the following: www.musicasacra.com/floridaMusica Sacra Florida is happy to announce: Gregorian Chant WorkshopSponsored by the Florida Chapter of the Church Music Association of Americain conjunction with theFarquhar College of … Read More →

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Springfield, IL – TLM returns

Posted on 1 February 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader: At least 150 were in attendance [At Blessed Sacrament Church] assisting in offering the sacrifice (counting by Communion) at 7 am at Blessed Sacrament church.  After decades of waiting, it is altogether fitting that God so directed … Read More →

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PODCAzT 78: A Vespers hymn dissected “O Lux Beata Trinitas”; Fr. Z on the SSPX

Posted on 1 February 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

It has been a while since I did a PODCAzT, but I figured it was time to plunge back in. Today we will drill into a hymn sung by Holy Church in the Liturgia horarum for Sunday Vespers every other … Read More →

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SSPX Bp. Williamson mans up

Posted on 30 January 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From the always vigilant Rorate this is the apology sent be SSPX Bp. Williamson to His Eminence Dario Card. Castrillon Hoyos, President of the P.Comm. Ecclesia Dei.  It was written to 28 January 2009. Apology Letter of Bishop Richard Williamson … Read More →

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The Remnant: SSPX reconciliation by 2 February?

Posted on 29 January 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The traditional Catholic paper The Remnant has a piece by a frequent comment writer here, Brian Mershon, about a possible reconciliation of the SSPX with Rome perhaps by Candlemas, 2 February. I will not parse Mershon’s whole piece, for it … Read More →

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