Author: Anthony Ruff, OSB
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Shakeup at NPM
Steve Petrunak, president and CEO of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians since May 2017, wrote to the membership today to inform them of restructuring in the organization’s national office in Silver Spring, MD. Longtime employees Paul Lagoy, secretary and mail clerk, and Peter Maher, formerly chief operations officer and more recently director of conventions…
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Development of Doctrine – Capital Punishment, Liturgy
There was a time when popes put cardinals to death.
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The Coronation of Haile Selassie in 1930
A delightful account by Evelyn Waugh
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The Church We Seek: A Letter from Chile
Perhaps in the monarchical era it would have made sense to be called a ‘prince of the church,’ as the cardinals are, but does it today? The only prince mentioned in the gospel is Satan!
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Calvin Institute: Vital Worship Grants
Once again, God has a great sense of humor.
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Ministry Monday: Anthony Ruff on Chant
NPM’s Matt Reichert visits with Fr. Anthony Ruff OSB about chant.
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Fun with Word Clouds
Trent and Vatican II, compared
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National Catholic Youth Choir Begins!
The choir has grown this year to include 33 young people
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Where Are Young People At with Faith and Religion??
Growing interest in faith questions, increased church attendance, but rejection of moral teachings.