Pope Benedict spoke about the liturgy as a school of prayer during his general audience this morning. This is the story from the Vatican Information Service. [MORE...]

A short remembrance of Father Mychal Judge, chaplain to the FDNY who died at the twin towers on September 11, 2001. [MORE...]

Fr. Robert Barron gives a nice reflection on the new translation of the Roman Missal, especially on the more complex prayers of the priest. [MORE...]

Another in a series of excerpts from Romano Guardini's book, Sacred Signs, this in regards to walking. [MORE...]

Today we celebrate the assumption of Mary into heaven. Here are three of my favorite Marian choral compositions. [MORE...]

A 360 view of our church... enjoy! [MORE...]

A moving episode of "In Search of the Divine" on Fr. Michael Joncas, composer of "On Eagles Wings" and one of the best theologians, liturgists, historians and musicians in the church today. [MORE...]

Another in a series of excerpts from Romano Guardini's book, Sacred Signs, this about the meaning of standing during the liturgy. [MORE...]

Opening Hymn at NPM last Monday [MORE...]

Today is the memorial of St Ignatius, founder of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits). Here is a brief reflection from "Give Us This Day" via the PrayTell liturgy blog. [MORE...]

This is a "mystagogical musical musing" by Fr. Mike Joncas on the Sanctus or Holy, Holy, Holy. You will never sing it the same way again! [MORE...]

As we begin hearing the "Bread of Life" discourse over the next several weekend's from the sixth chapter of the Gospel according to St John, we'll be singing a new entrance hymn, "Risen Lord We Gather Round You." [MORE...]

Hector Olivera gave a remarkable recital at St Paul Cathedral Wednesday evening. [MORE...]

Recalling Michael Joncas' plenum address at NPM Tuesday morning on worship and discipleship. [MORE...]

This afternoon I attended a preview of new psalms by Marty Haugen and Tony Alonso, heard the keynote address by Fr. Ronald Raub on the universal call to holiness, and then got an education on the development of our sacred texts by Fr. Mike Joncas. And this was just a half-day! [MORE...]

I'm in Pittsburgh this week for the annual convention of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) and will be updating everyone daily on the goings on here. [MORE...]

This weekend we begin singing more parts of the Mass of Joy & Peace, including the Sanctus or "Holy, Holy, Holy" so what a perfect time to dig into this most glorious acclamation of faith! [MORE...]

The third in a series of posts from Romano Guardini's short book, "Sacred Signs," this one on why we kneel. [MORE...]

The second in a series of excerpts from Romano Guardini's short book, "Sacred Signs," this one about the symbolism of hands in the liturgy. [MORE...]

Pipedreams is a weekly radio program featuring all kinds of organ music, and you can even listen on demand online. [MORE...]