Tag Archives: Liturgy

An Old Article by Rev. Alcuin Reid and Liturgical Diversity

Many of us have short memories and I find what I term conservative apologists again getting a good foothold in the conversion-to-Catholicism market. One thing that concerns me is the question of liturgical uniformity and diversity. Whatever conclusions we draw, … Continue reading

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Liturgical Reflections on Attending a Proms Concert

What’s the difference between a terrorist and a liturgist? You can negotiate with a terrorist. (Cheap shot, but one of my favourite jokes.) Last night, thanks to the kindness of some friends, my wife and I went to the Proms … Continue reading

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Sarum What?

Hatchet jobs abound in the blogs, the Anglican Patrimony blog being no exception. There is an article under the title Sarum What? written by a Deacon Andrew Bartus, a member of the clergy of a distinguished TAC-ACA parish in California. … Continue reading

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The Origin of Mass Facing the People

I have come across an article in Fr Zuhlsdorf’s blog with its comments giving a wealth of information and links about the origin of Mass facing the people. I have a photograph of such a Mass celebrated at Maria Laach … Continue reading

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The Other Anglican Patrimony: Anglo-Papalism and the Ecclesiae Anglicanae that Remained Within the Catholic Church

As we attempt to take in the implications of Anglicanorum Coetibus, it is important to remember that the Anglican Patrimony also continued to live and develop among those in the UK who remained loyal to the Holy See after the … Continue reading

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What of the Liturgy?

Amongst those considering the offer of an Ordinariate will be priests who are thoroughly modern and inspired by Vatican II as well as those who are more traditional in their liturgical taste and expertise. Finding a liturgy that will inspire, … Continue reading

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Helping Visitors?

My family and I recently attended a Novus Ordo Mass (no, it was not our first time). My children had similar responses to the last time; they had wonderful insights like, "its not reverent enough", "why didn't we kneel more?", … Continue reading

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The Remarkable Gift of the Anglican Patrimony

I have been away on holidays for a little while.  During that time I finished reading Bishop Andrew Burnham's new book on liturgy.  Reading and reviewing this book it is not hard to appreciate the wonderful contributions to the wider … Continue reading

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I Wish Archbishop Chaput Could Be the U.S. Liaison

Here's why: a wonderful talk on the liturgy that he gave in Chicago, posted at the great Catholic Education Resources Centre.  Here's an excerpt, but please read the whole thing. Some of the worst liturgical ideas since the council have … Continue reading

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Learning to Read Gregorian Notation

As promised, I am sending a little posting in response to the interest I have found by readers and contributors in Gregorian notation. So as not to re-invent the wheel, I include three links, one specifically to a Gregorian chant … Continue reading

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Lancelot Andrewes Press American Missal Reprint

Lancelot Andrewes Press has released their much anticipated augmented reprint of the venerable American Missal.  Whereas the original edition contained only the Consecratory Prayer of the 1928 American Book of Common Prayer, this updated altar missal, without disturbing the pagination, … Continue reading

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The Call of the Baroque

In the 1950’s, Louis Bouyer described the liturgy during the Baroque period in the most scathing terms. The liturgy took its place in history, and if it seemed to be frozen by rubricism and institutional inertia, it was seen as … Continue reading

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Propers for the Feast of Blessed John Henry Newman

The Confederation of Oratorians of St. Philip Neri having received approval from the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, the proper texts for the memorial of soon-to-be Blessed John Henry Newman have been published.  Here is the … Continue reading

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The Present Importance of Newman's View of Anglicanism

Fr. George William Rutler, pastor of the Church of Our Saviour in New York City, delivered the following talk at the Portsmouth Institute 2010 Conference on Friday, June 11, 2010. I found myself in agreement with most of what Fr. … Continue reading

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