Jan. 1, Veni Creator Spiritus!
It seems fitting to invoke the Holy Spirit at the start of a new calendar year. This is the first time I've heard that there is a plenary indulgence attached to the recitation of the hymn "Veni Creator...
View ArticleA bit of research, please. (communion hymn survey)
What 5 English language communion hymns should every child know by heart when they leave Catholic school in order of importance?Thank you for your list.
View Article"At the Dawning of Creation" set to CORDE NATUS
Kathy Pluth has graciously agreed to the setting of her eloquent pro-life hymn text At the Dawning of Creation to my harmonized hymn tune CORDE NATUS (87. 87. D). This hymn tune of mine was originally...
View ArticleOffertory Hymns Suggestions
Hi, Our parish has a new pastor, he has begun to use incense during the offertory wish is extending that portion of mass, I suggested to our Music Director/Choir Director "MD" that might offer some...
View ArticleSt. Michael Hymnal
For some time, I have been struggling with the "source" hymnal for my work at St. Luke. Since I am both in the school and the parish, I wanted a source that I could use everywhere. The parish had the...
View ArticleInteresting post from an Anglican Group - Part 1
I've always been impressed with Karl's comments - “Introducing” new hymns has a second and equally-important process: “solidifying” new hymns until they become “familiar hymns.” This process might well...
View ArticleUsing Metrical Indexes when Tune has a Copyrighted Text
Hello, all,I have a question. I found a lovely tune for a bride who is to be wed in March, "Love has Brought us Here Together." The problem is, the same tune (Hyfrydol) is also used for "Alleluia, Sing...
View ArticleAlleluia, Song of Gladness [BEAUDRY 87. 87. 87] (Charles H. Giffen)
Here is John Mason Neale's translation "Alleluia, Song of Gladness" of Alleluia, dulce carmen, set to my hymn tune BEAUDRY. It is especially appropriate for the last Sunday before Lent.There are three...
View ArticlePiece for Lent-Transpose Latvian words to English
I am in search of a favor.With Lent beginning on Wednesday, I would like my schola to learn the hymn "God of Mercy and Compassion." However, the attached file is in Latvian, rather than English. I...
View ArticleLent or Septuagesima Hymn - God of Mercy and Compassion
Here is a printout I have just made.Does the harmonization suit?
View Articlestrong hymn texts for Saint Joseph the Worker?
Can anyone point me in the right direction? I seem to remember one by James Quinn, S.J., but I cannot put my hands on it.Gratefully,Paul
View ArticleSaint Joseph Hymn
Just in time for March 19...I had asked Kathy to write a new hymn to Saint Joseph to commemorate the renovation of our seminary chapel (named for Saint Joseph). She graciously granted permission to...
View ArticleBest English translation for Pange Lingua?
We will be alternating the Latin and English verses of the Pange Lingua this Holy Thursday. Which is a good English translation to sing the Pange Lingua to? The Caswall translation ("Sing , my tongue...
View ArticleThe New English Hymnal
In Australia, the Catholic Bishops Conference have approved a list of five hymnals to use including the Catholic Worship Book II, As one Voice, Gather Australia, Together in Song and the New Living...
View Articlehelp with communion antiphon
can anyone tell me how to find the psalm for the communion antiphon, or better yet, just TELL me the psalm verses that go with the Antiphon for Transfiguration "When Christ will appear". Thanks
View ArticleRite of Sprinkling hymn
In an effort to stop my choir singing a truly awful folk ditty, I am attempting to find a hymn that can be sung for the Sprinkling of Water at the Easter Vigil. Unfortunately, the excuse is that there...
View ArticleUh, oh....I see Anthony Esolen in the Octagon soon with hymnists!
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View ArticleCrux fidelis chant with Caswall English translation?
Hoping to have this chant to sing for Good Friday, but I'm struggling to find this pairing (original Crux Fidelis melody with Caswall translation) . . . anyone have this handy?Note: I REALLY dislike...
View ArticleBespoke Hymnody
Having just finished yet another hymn translation commission, I wanted to mention that I'm always happy to be asked to do this sort of thing on a sliding-scale professional basis.Do you run a large...
View ArticleMy First Attempt at Writing a Hymn Text - Divine Mercy
I have always wanted to write hymns, but never took the uncomfortable step of actually getting going. I admire those who put themselves out there daily, and felt that it is a chance to improve myself....
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