JD in SF again and I didn't know. (This was a particularly crazy weekend, so just as well, I suppose.) Beers (or Irish coffees or whatever else) on me next time you're in town!
Very cool stories about saints and the pilgrimage kickoff today! My heart is full!
Gorgeous setting of the Tantum Ergo. Clearly a modern composition as well. And my goodness that choir did an excellent job.
I get fired up about good modern Catholic music, so thank you for this. I sing at a TLM, so I get to do a lot of 16th/17th century polyphony that is really, really beautiful but doesn't really fit into the Novus Ordo (unless you want to make people stand silently and hold up Mass for 3-4 minutes). Most music at a Novus Ordo, particularly the Ordinary of the Mass, is either 1) crap or 2) very simple. There has to be a choice for the Novus Ordo that is beautiful, in continuity with the Church's musical tradition, but that also incorporates modern sounds and chords. So stuff like this gives me hope.
Agree with everything you said here. It makes me happy when talented people develop intentionally sacred music as opposed to transferring non-sacred music into the Mass. It's such a beautiful thing that Archbishop Cordileone and his team is doing
My preference (and it's actual preference as opposed to how people usually use that term) is still Gregorian chant though. Nothing brings me to deeper prayer than chant - especially Gregorian. Polyphony in my opinion is like desert. Best served in small doses
Nothing about Harrison Butker in the Pillar? His harshest critique was reserved for Catholic clergy, and their silence today while the secular press, the NFL and celebrities issue their statements only serves to confirm the truth of what he said.
If you're a subscriber, they did talk about the speech in the bonus podcast from last week (about Red Pill Catholicism). And at this point, I don't know what anyone could say about the speech that hasn't been said elsewhere.
Or maybe, this is a fruit of Vatican II in that lay people (however I’m/perfectly do not have dog in that fight) are empowered to speak their faith without needing clergy to hide behind when the world gets mad. You want empowered, evangelical lay men, well that comes with copping the slings and arrows like the clergy do all the damn time. Besides, no one other than very online Catholics will care that much of the Bishops say or don’t say anything. The secular press won’t either even the very online. We’ll all forget this next week anyway.
Frank La Rocca also did the music for the Mass of the Americas a few years ago -- another stunning setting. The videos on YouTube of the setting done in the Extraordinary Form are worth the watch.
So, judging by your description of your time on the Golden Gate, I can assume I shouldn't invite you to join me on the Mackinac Bridge Walk this Labor Day, JD?
From the silence of almost every bishop on the attacks against Harrison Butker after he delivered the commencement address at Benedictine College, I strongly suspect that the fullness of the gospel of Jesus Christ will only be preached in small pockets of conservative Catholic circles. There are too many "cafeteria Catholics" in the parishes that might be offended by his words that many diocese consider discussion of certain topics of the faith off limits. I suspect JPII's Theology of the Body is one of those topics.
Good to know. As Eric Sammons wrote in Crisis, it would be good for Catholics to stand up and defend him. I would hope the Pillar would have something constructive to say, perhaps along the lines of this:
Benedictine College Chairman Mike Kuckleman On Harrison Butker's Commencement Speech: “Our entire country is talking about faith and religion as a result of this speech Harrison Butker gave at Benedictine College. I'm excited to see the world now engaging and talking about faith and religion. I think it's a great thing we are doing that. I'm very proud of the college. This has put Atchison, Kansas and Benedictine College on the map in this way where they have the world talking about religion. We needed it. I just can't get my head around people saying he can't share these thoughts because they disagree with him and therefore he has to be silent. You don't have to agree with him. He's entitled to share them and work on bringing the rest of us to his belief system. There should be nothing wrong with that."
Well, that's kinda how "freedom of speech" works for the Left and MSM. We are free to say whatever we want as long as it supports their opinions. If anyone's speech opposes those opinions, off with his head.
"Finally, Bishop James Conley of the Diocese of Lincoln. Nebraska released a pastoral letter last week on mental health — drawing from his own recent experiences with a mental health crisis that saw him take a leave of absence from diocesan leadership."
- If you have not read this letter, DO SO NOW. Spread it to those around you.
In our crazy world, THIS is something that could be a grace for those suffering. Maybe that person is you? You are loved and you are not alone.
Hey JD - please write about what I heard today. Brother Christian Matson came out as transgender this weekend in Kentucky. Bishop Stowe knew about it. Please verify and confirm!
I have to say my blood boiled when I read the article concerning the young priest in Germany. I was angry and so very sad for these priest. No wonder men are not joining the priesthood. No support, condescending comments by people who know little of the ways of the Church. God bless these young priest with courage and steadfastness as they try to bring the truth to their flock.
It gave me hope. Even in a Christian desert like the Germany church there are signs of sanity. I feel for those priests, but presumably they knew what they were signing up for. Their suffering can be their salvation.
Listened to your interview with Bishop Conley earlier today. God bless that man for his honesty, integrity, compassion, and humility!
As someone who struggled with depression and ultimately spoke about it within the community and culture to which I belonged, I understand what it takes to share one’s struggles and weaknesses publicly. And to do so for the sake of others. I only wanted to encourage and to say, “You should not go through this alone. You are loved and God will never abandon you.”
More high profile people need to be this outspoken about their mental health struggles, and how, with God’s grace, they can be overcome.
Appreciate you airing that important conversation. I pray that people who suffer from depression and other mental health problems will seek the help they need after listening to this. God bless you, JD, for doing this.
I agree with everything you wrote. I was so moved by that man! And I had another thought—how he had to handle, among other things, left over, and even new, abuse situations. I had not thought before listening to him of the perniciousness of the crisis—I’d only thought about parish communities and literal victims. But here’s someone else who’s also a victim. Why won’t the church, or maybe I should say the other bishops, take this seriously?
We had pork Carnitas and three kinds of home made tortillas in honour of all the Mexican Martyrs yesterday (Australia time).
My Grandfather was born in Mexico City in 1936 and they left in a real hurry in 1938 when there was rumor of an immanent arrest for my Great Grandmother who was teaching catechism and organising masses in the underground. In God’s mysterious way, my Bisnonno and his family wouldn’t have gotten stranded in Australia and found a home 1939 had the Cristero wars not happened.
JD, do you know of any source where one can find unbiased information about the repression of the Church in Mexico that led to the Cristero movement? I read that the killing started in 1915 and ended in 1937. What were the circumstances around it?
I read the book "Blood Drenched Altars- A Catholic Commentary on the History of Mexico" many years ago. Since it has *Catholic* in the title, some would say it is biased, but It definitely covers what you're interested in. Might be worth checking out.
The celebrant of today's Mass spoke of the Mexican martyrs. He asked if anyone had a martyr in their family. One lady stated that her grandfather had been a Cristero martyr. That reinforces the connection between those martyrs and us.
Beautiful feature on today's Saint!
JD in SF again and I didn't know. (This was a particularly crazy weekend, so just as well, I suppose.) Beers (or Irish coffees or whatever else) on me next time you're in town!
Very cool stories about saints and the pilgrimage kickoff today! My heart is full!
fwiw, I was in SF for exactly 12 hours.
...and it was a working trip anyway. I know, I know. But I'll still gripe unseriously about it every time you're out here.
Baltimore got a dive bar meet & greet! What are we, chopped liver flavored rice-a-roni? 😉
lol. I hope I'm back soon.
It’s San Fran, obviously you guys are Keto bricks.
LOL. Oh no! I think I'd rather be chopped liver! 😆
Gorgeous setting of the Tantum Ergo. Clearly a modern composition as well. And my goodness that choir did an excellent job.
I get fired up about good modern Catholic music, so thank you for this. I sing at a TLM, so I get to do a lot of 16th/17th century polyphony that is really, really beautiful but doesn't really fit into the Novus Ordo (unless you want to make people stand silently and hold up Mass for 3-4 minutes). Most music at a Novus Ordo, particularly the Ordinary of the Mass, is either 1) crap or 2) very simple. There has to be a choice for the Novus Ordo that is beautiful, in continuity with the Church's musical tradition, but that also incorporates modern sounds and chords. So stuff like this gives me hope.
Agree with everything you said here. It makes me happy when talented people develop intentionally sacred music as opposed to transferring non-sacred music into the Mass. It's such a beautiful thing that Archbishop Cordileone and his team is doing
My preference (and it's actual preference as opposed to how people usually use that term) is still Gregorian chant though. Nothing brings me to deeper prayer than chant - especially Gregorian. Polyphony in my opinion is like desert. Best served in small doses
That choir's song is hauntingly beautiful!
Nothing about Harrison Butker in the Pillar? His harshest critique was reserved for Catholic clergy, and their silence today while the secular press, the NFL and celebrities issue their statements only serves to confirm the truth of what he said.
If you're a subscriber, they did talk about the speech in the bonus podcast from last week (about Red Pill Catholicism). And at this point, I don't know what anyone could say about the speech that hasn't been said elsewhere.
Or maybe, this is a fruit of Vatican II in that lay people (however I’m/perfectly do not have dog in that fight) are empowered to speak their faith without needing clergy to hide behind when the world gets mad. You want empowered, evangelical lay men, well that comes with copping the slings and arrows like the clergy do all the damn time. Besides, no one other than very online Catholics will care that much of the Bishops say or don’t say anything. The secular press won’t either even the very online. We’ll all forget this next week anyway.
Frank La Rocca also did the music for the Mass of the Americas a few years ago -- another stunning setting. The videos on YouTube of the setting done in the Extraordinary Form are worth the watch.
So, judging by your description of your time on the Golden Gate, I can assume I shouldn't invite you to join me on the Mackinac Bridge Walk this Labor Day, JD?
From the silence of almost every bishop on the attacks against Harrison Butker after he delivered the commencement address at Benedictine College, I strongly suspect that the fullness of the gospel of Jesus Christ will only be preached in small pockets of conservative Catholic circles. There are too many "cafeteria Catholics" in the parishes that might be offended by his words that many diocese consider discussion of certain topics of the faith off limits. I suspect JPII's Theology of the Body is one of those topics.
Have a look at what’s going down in Australia at the moment. Your assessment is far too parochial.
As a woman, I don’t see it from your (male) perspective.
This assumption lacks the recognition that "cafeteria Catholics" also exist in "conservative Catholic" circles as well.
I'm glad you featured the Frank La Rocca's work! What he (and the Benedict XVI Institute) are doing there in the Archdiocese is extraordinary.
https://benedictinstitute.org/
Yes! They are doing great work!
Good to know. As Eric Sammons wrote in Crisis, it would be good for Catholics to stand up and defend him. I would hope the Pillar would have something constructive to say, perhaps along the lines of this:
Benedictine College Chairman Mike Kuckleman On Harrison Butker's Commencement Speech: “Our entire country is talking about faith and religion as a result of this speech Harrison Butker gave at Benedictine College. I'm excited to see the world now engaging and talking about faith and religion. I think it's a great thing we are doing that. I'm very proud of the college. This has put Atchison, Kansas and Benedictine College on the map in this way where they have the world talking about religion. We needed it. I just can't get my head around people saying he can't share these thoughts because they disagree with him and therefore he has to be silent. You don't have to agree with him. He's entitled to share them and work on bringing the rest of us to his belief system. There should be nothing wrong with that."
Well, that's kinda how "freedom of speech" works for the Left and MSM. We are free to say whatever we want as long as it supports their opinions. If anyone's speech opposes those opinions, off with his head.
I think that’s an unfair, untrue generalization.
"Finally, Bishop James Conley of the Diocese of Lincoln. Nebraska released a pastoral letter last week on mental health — drawing from his own recent experiences with a mental health crisis that saw him take a leave of absence from diocesan leadership."
- If you have not read this letter, DO SO NOW. Spread it to those around you.
In our crazy world, THIS is something that could be a grace for those suffering. Maybe that person is you? You are loved and you are not alone.
Hey JD - please write about what I heard today. Brother Christian Matson came out as transgender this weekend in Kentucky. Bishop Stowe knew about it. Please verify and confirm!
Starting Seven had it yesterday.
I have to say my blood boiled when I read the article concerning the young priest in Germany. I was angry and so very sad for these priest. No wonder men are not joining the priesthood. No support, condescending comments by people who know little of the ways of the Church. God bless these young priest with courage and steadfastness as they try to bring the truth to their flock.
It gave me hope. Even in a Christian desert like the Germany church there are signs of sanity. I feel for those priests, but presumably they knew what they were signing up for. Their suffering can be their salvation.
Listened to your interview with Bishop Conley earlier today. God bless that man for his honesty, integrity, compassion, and humility!
As someone who struggled with depression and ultimately spoke about it within the community and culture to which I belonged, I understand what it takes to share one’s struggles and weaknesses publicly. And to do so for the sake of others. I only wanted to encourage and to say, “You should not go through this alone. You are loved and God will never abandon you.”
More high profile people need to be this outspoken about their mental health struggles, and how, with God’s grace, they can be overcome.
Appreciate you airing that important conversation. I pray that people who suffer from depression and other mental health problems will seek the help they need after listening to this. God bless you, JD, for doing this.
I agree with everything you wrote. I was so moved by that man! And I had another thought—how he had to handle, among other things, left over, and even new, abuse situations. I had not thought before listening to him of the perniciousness of the crisis—I’d only thought about parish communities and literal victims. But here’s someone else who’s also a victim. Why won’t the church, or maybe I should say the other bishops, take this seriously?
We had pork Carnitas and three kinds of home made tortillas in honour of all the Mexican Martyrs yesterday (Australia time).
My Grandfather was born in Mexico City in 1936 and they left in a real hurry in 1938 when there was rumor of an immanent arrest for my Great Grandmother who was teaching catechism and organising masses in the underground. In God’s mysterious way, my Bisnonno and his family wouldn’t have gotten stranded in Australia and found a home 1939 had the Cristero wars not happened.
JD, do you know of any source where one can find unbiased information about the repression of the Church in Mexico that led to the Cristero movement? I read that the killing started in 1915 and ended in 1937. What were the circumstances around it?
I read the book "Blood Drenched Altars- A Catholic Commentary on the History of Mexico" many years ago. Since it has *Catholic* in the title, some would say it is biased, but It definitely covers what you're interested in. Might be worth checking out.
The celebrant of today's Mass spoke of the Mexican martyrs. He asked if anyone had a martyr in their family. One lady stated that her grandfather had been a Cristero martyr. That reinforces the connection between those martyrs and us.