Author: Anthony Ruff, OSB
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Traditionalist Tragedy in Saginaw
The young pastor was removed for causing divisions in the parish.
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Chant Trivia: Introit for St. Agatha
Here’s a bit of trivia for chant geeks. The famous Gaudeamus introit, which is used for All Saints, multiple feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and various saints (such as Benedict), was written originally for St. Agatha, whose feast is today. Seems surprising to me that such an elaborate and advanced chant was written for…
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Is the Religious Right to Blame for Christianity’s Decline?
We’ve all heard this: liberal churches are shrinking and conservative churches are growing. It’s because – don’t you know? – churches that stand for something attract followers, but churches forever chasing after passing fads do not. People want substance, not gimmicks. Not so fast. At The American Conservative, of all places, George Hawley cites several studies to…
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2019 Epiphany Proclamation
The chant for the Announcement of Easter and Movable Feasts.
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In Praise of Christmas Carols
God has come to save us. We have much to sing about. Merry Christmas!
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Different Vesture for Male and Female Servers?
“I am way beyond upset. We don’t need to be reminding women and girls that they are second class citizens in the Church.”
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Cardinal Sarah on Syncopation
It doesn’t work to start with intrinsic qualities of music.
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Calculating Grace
Is a narrow, calculating understanding of grace still out there? Can we let go of such calculation and simply be open to the paschal mystery?
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Communion in Pill Form Now Available
Colorado businesswoman Theresa Lay is selling Communion in pill form. It’s for people travelling, or perhaps people in the military. One pill is made of matzo bread powder, the other of red wine extract. Apparently it’s ecumenical: “Theresa says the pill isn’t associated with any denomination, it doesn’t matter if you’re Protestant or Catholic.” I suppose some purists…