Although the 2012 CMAA Sacred Music Colloquium ended on July 1st, I am still basking in its afterglow. This was Colloquium XXII! What an amazing fact! The Colloquium began in 1991, thanks to Father Robert Skeris, at that time on Christendom College's theology faculty. I have been attending the Colloquium since 1994 (missing only twice) and [...]
It hardly seems possible that a week has passed since I was at the wonderful conference held in Fort Lauderdale and Miami—“Gregorian Chant and Modern Composition for the Catholic Liturgy: Charles Tournemire’s L’Orgue Mystique as Guide”. Tournemire (1870-1939) was an organist and composer who is best known for his monumental cycle of organ pieces, L’Orgue Mystique. The [...]
27 December 2011 Saint John the Evangelist “The third day of Christmas…” Today, although dampened by rain and cold weather, was a day of pleasures. I met an old friend for lunch at the Belgian bakery café, Le pain quotidian. This restaurant has delicious French- and organic-inspired cuisine, along with a simple but charming ambience. [...]
25 December 2011 Christmas Day “The first day of Christmas…” While it is still Christmas day, let me make my return to the Ink Desk after a very long absence. I am spending Christmas with my sister and her family in the DC area, and Christmas began here for me when I attended the midnight [...]
Friday, September 3rd, was, in the liturgical calendar, a kind of “double header” for those of us who love Gregorian chant. Two holy popes who have connections with chant happen to be remembered on this day. How can this be? Well, it so happens that in the traditional calendar—that of the Extraordinary Form of the Mass—September [...]
As a new blogger, I have been slow in getting started, but I hope to have something to contribute on a regular basis. My first post will cover what for me is probably the highlight of my year. Although I have been back home for over a month, I am still basking in the beauty and [...]
