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The Mass Is Still the Mass
I am deeply committed to the Novus Ordo promulgated by Pope Saint Paul VI in 1969… This commitment emanates from the enormous continuity between the old rite and the new.
Richard ClarkIn this article by Richard Clark, Director of Music of the Archdiocese of Boston and the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, we are reminded of the fundamental continuity between the ordinary form of the Mass (Novus Ordo) and that which came before. Sadly, of course, this continuity is sometimes eclipsed by less-than-ideal liturgical celebrations. He offers a number of practical suggestions that parishes can employ to make that continuity more clearly visible, which he derives from Pope Francis’ apostolic letter, Desiderio desideravi.
As you read the article, notice how many of the author’s suggestions are currently in place at St. Mark. We are truly blessed.
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2023 Colorado Sacred Music Conference
Aug. 9 & 10
Music directors, accompanists, interested singers, parish clergy and seminarians: join us at St. Mark Catholic Church in Highlands Ranch for an intensive two-day conference designed to lay out the fundamentals of building a strong, faithful parish music program.
Learn more and register:
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The Poor Deserve Beauty, Too
Does beauty cost too much? Should the money be given to the poor instead? According to artist David Clayton, the answer to both questions is… not necessarily. Check out his insightful article below.
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“Ave Maria”—The Choir of St. Mark
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Can’t Live Without It
Beauty is a necessity, not a luxury. …without beauty, the duties prove too hard and, eventually, seem pointless.
Charles KlamutWhy is it that we feel happier when we’re in the presence of beauty? And why do drab or utilitarian surroundings make us feel sort of listless or depressed, or even agitated? We instinctively respond to beauty, just as we keenly, if unconsciously, sense it’s absence.
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That’s Just Your Opinion!
Understanding this difference between objective and subjective judgment is crucial to our understanding of beauty and indeed reality.
Joseph PearceIs it possible to speak objectively about what’s beautiful and what isn’t? Joseph Pearce argues that we can, though we will first need to be open to the truth that there is such a thing as an objective standard for beauty. That’s a tough sell today, and requires a large dose of humility.
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“Angelus” Bells… ?
You may have noticed we started ringing the church bells in a particular way at noon and 6:00 pm. (Ok, we know they’re electronic—maybe someday!) What’s that all about?
You may have heard Fr. Bierbaum mention last Sunday that we’ve begun to mark the traditional times of the Angelus. If you don’t know what that is, read the article linked below. Even if you DO know about the Angelus, still read the article—it’s worth a few minutes of your time. This Angelus is a great way to begin organizing your day around set times of prayer.
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