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By Melodius Monk “Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.” This is a most suggestive beatitude. If we had been writing it, we would have said, “Blessed is he who never has sinned.” But if it … Continue reading →

By Sr. Fidelis Last week I had the privilege of touring the magnificent Siena Cathedral in Italy, where there was an entire library off to the left of the main sanctuary containing chant books from the 15th century. The whole room was … Continue reading →

By Rachel Srubas When the time comes for one of the divine offices to begin, as soon as the signal is heard, everyone must set aside whatever they may have in hand and hurry as fast as possible to the … Continue reading →

By Hummingbird My little four-legged friend has upbraided me for not heeding him, and tells me that I have been far too serious for too long. He wants to say that love overcomes all. Indeed it is true, and he … Continue reading →

By Hummingbird My little four-legged friend has upbraided me for not heeding him, and tells me that I have been far too serious for too long. He wants to say that love overcomes all. Indeed it is true, and he … Continue reading →

By Sr. Fidelis I recently had the privilege of working with a small group of people for a day’s workshop on Gregorian Chant. We started with a brief review of some basics; the four line stave, the square notation, etc. … Continue reading →

By Sr. Fidelis I recently had the privilege of working with a small group of people for a day’s workshop on Gregorian Chant. We started with a brief review of some basics; the four line stave, the square notation, etc. … Continue reading →

By Faithful Finch In February, I visited the Donatello exhibit at MOBIA in NYC. Monsignor Timothy Verdon spoke about each sculpture in depth. In addition to the Donatello sculptures, there was Giovanni d’Ambrogio’s “Gabriel of the Annunciation” and the “Virgin … Continue reading →

By Hummingbird My dog continues to teach me about the love of God. The latest lesson came one day when he was displaying the customary surrender a dog gives its pack leader or the human he loves: roll over and … Continue reading →