At last, the CMAA gives you the Sarum Psalter 1916, a beautifully pointed Psalter that uses the old Coverdale translation.
The silly, silly New York Times
Sometimes I’ve dreamed of being a reporter at this paper but I would have to stick with some other beat and stay away from religion. I could never write anything like this, which makes claims such as: the current translation “did not always adhere tightly to the Latin.” Umm, no kidding.
And then the story digs up every conceivable critic of the new translation, including my friend Fr. Anthony Ruff, who is quoted (one never knows what relationship there is between what is quoted and what was actually said) in defense of “consubstantial.”
After all, he is a brilliant man, who, unlike so many others who have criticized this term, is aware that early Christians actually made up the term because nothing else would suffice. It has a long history.
However, Fr. Ruff does complain about awkward syntax and other issues, and wishes that the new version would be better. No doubt he is right here. People close to the translation have said as much. But, truly, we’ve waited 40 years for this. We can’t let any more time go by. The current translation I regard as destructive to the faith. It cannot be permitted to last any longer.
Ingenius way to play Bach
I apologize for the constant posting of videos but there is so much wonderful material out there – we are living in incredible times. And this one just can’t be missed.
What is counterpoint?
A beautiful explanation by the NYT music critic. He says that counterpoint is a bit intellectual, a bit challenging, as compared to tune/accompaniment music. Indeed.
Easter before the Reformation, as presented by Heinrich Isaac
Heinrich Isaac was a creative genius of the same generation as Josquin. His music probably needs to be better known today, and more widely performed. Thanks to the outpouring of amazing material in the digital, I’m learning about new things such as his Easter Mass.
Another wonderful Gloria from Ostrowski
The new text is inspiring so much great composition
(Gregorian) St. Edmund Arrowsmith (†1628) GLORIA from Corpus Christi Watershed on Vimeo.
The Vatican II Hymnal
Here is a peak at what Jeffrey Ostrowski at Watershed is working on right now. Based on correspondence over the last ten years, I would say that this will meet the needs of hundreds or thousands of parishes. Nothing like this exists. As one person on the musicasacra forum wrote, finally here is a pew resource with readings and more by someone who actually understands the Roman Rite!