One of those posts.
Please take a look at the blog of the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of the Apostles.
The order described in this article in the Catholic Key, is a new one, and they have the project of building a priory – they’re hoping to raise funds for it over the internet, via their blog!
But that’s not their only means of support. From a reader (and detailed on the blog, with photos as well):
(An) interesting angle is that the Sisters of the Most Precious Blood in O’Fallon, MO (near St. Louis) are cutting back on the vestment making part of their Ecclesial Arts Department, one well-renowned for over 140 years (won a gold medal at the 1904 Worlds Fair–made stuff for JPII in 1999 when he visited St. Louis). In doing so, they are contributing sewing machines and other material to the Benedictines of Mary–as well as teaching the sisters the traditional crafts that have been handed down in the Precious Blood sisters convent for many generations. A traditon is passed on to traditional nuns, so to speak. That story consists of two posts, both with many pictures
The page from their website detailing their vestment-making, and what is available, is here.
There are now five episodes of That Catholic Show available.
Jeremy Lott reviews Scott Hahn’s latest book.
Priests talkin’ the Mass:
Fr. Philip Powell interacts with some points about liturgy that were originally offered by Fr. Al Kimel. Down in South Carolina, Fr. Dwight Longenecker has been asking questions about Latin in the Mass. Commentors respond, as does Shawn Tribe here.
The Sacred Music Colloquium in DC was evidently a rousing success (140 participants – twice as many as last year) – Many photos and sound files are here. If you didn’t catch it before, read Fr. Martin Fox’s reflections.
It was a pleasure to spend days focused on music and liturgy – and they were days pleasantly free from squabbling. Individuals from Tridentine (yes, I know it’s not the best term) and Novus Ordo backgrounds used the time to learn from each other.
And I learned an enormous amount. How, you might ask, am I going to apply the glories of the Graduale Romanum and Renaissance polyphony to my church-in-a-temporary-metal-building and tiny choir? Well, we will start where we are. We’ll look at the Salve Regina and then look at it again in chant notation. Our part singing will gradually go from unison to two parts to three (or more?).
Most importantly, my own musical spirit has been revived and my singing skills and directing knowledge enhanced. And best of all, I spent five days "out of the box" with some amazing people. Learn more about the CMAA here – join the organization, use their marvelous resources, and consider how you – as a musician, singer, or person of good will in the pew – can contribute to the restoration and future glory of Roman Catholic liturgy.
Fr. Jeffrey Keyes did, as well, and promises a report soon.
(By the way, Mary Jane has a request:
I’m looking for information on a Chaldean song/hymn to the Virgin called Shuha D-Maryam. The person from whom I got the tune said that was all he knew about it. But I’d love to know more before it goes on my upcoming CD.
And please pray for Fr. Al Kimel who has closed up his blog, and is in need of our prayers.
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