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A Primer in Catholic Missals - Part I
Excerpt: When you have customers come into your store who hold up two different missals, can you give them an intelligent explanation of what distinguishes each? If not, this guide is for you. If you are in the market for a Missal, take this information with you when you go shopping.
A Primer in Catholic Missals - Part II
Excerpt: There are three types of Post-Vatican II missals. You will want to find out from your customer which type he is looking for before pulling missals off the shelf.
Alb Fabric Guide
Excerpt: Albs are made out of several different materials. Here is a detailed explanation of the different types.
Breviary, Divine Office or Liturgy of the Hours?
Excerpt: We frequently receive calls from customers looking for the Divine Office or maybe it's the Breviary or possibly the Liturgy of the Hours. They really aren't sure what the book is called because it has several names.
Chasuble Buying Guide
Steve Adams
Excerpt: This guide will give you pointers on what to look for and what to expect when ordering a chasuble.
How to Learn Chant - Part I
Excerpt: Gregorian chant. Saying the words can put some people into a state of euphoria and make others have apoplectic fits.
For those who are used to standard music notation, chant notation can seem like learning Latin when you know Spanish - it looks pretty familiar but you can’t just jump in and start singing.
How to Learn Chant - Part II
Excerpt: In part one, I went over some great resources for teaching yourself the basics of chant.
In this part I will review some resources that will be of use once you are ready to move beyond the basics and really get into chant.
How To Stock A Parish Sacristy
Excerpt: Properly stocking your parish sacristy requires a good checklist of initial needs as well as a regular schedule to replace consumables before they run out. This article provides suggestions for both. I will start with the standard things that every parish needs and then also provide a list of items you should have if you want to fully follow the General Instruction of the Roman Missal.
Items Needed For a Mass in the Extraordinary Form
Excerpt: Now that Summorum Pontificum has been promulgated and you can celebrate a Mass using the missal of Blessed John XXIII you may be wondering what exactly you will need to properly celebrate the Mass.
Here is a complete list of items you will need to properly stock your sacristy. It’s a long article so I will summarize it here.
The Beauty of Icons: A Practical Guide
Excerpt: What are icons? In Eastern Christian heritage, icons are sacred images of Christ, Mary, and the saints, or of events in salvation history such as the Nativity or the Crucifixion. The very word "icon" comes from the Greek word for "image."
What is Magnificat Magazine?
Excerpt: Magnificat is one of the most popular monthly missalettes. This article provides details about what the magazine contains.
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