October 2021 archive of Music & Liturgy Musings
Hallowe'en, Allhallowtide, and the Month of the Dead
Posted by Anthony Gallina on 10/26/21
Hallowe’en, Allhallowtide, and the Month of the Dead
Did you know that Halloween is actually a Christian holiday? Yes - you read that right. It can be hard to fathom considering the way our culture has secularized Halloween. There’s the huge focus on candy, costumes, and decorations, which are ... Read More »
Glory in the Cross - Part II
Posted by Anthony Gallina on 10/26/21
As we prepare to celebrate our annual Forty Hours celebration and our patronal feast this Friday, our readings this weekend prepare us to Glory in the Cross. The Church in her wisdom emphasizes Jesus’s statement in Mark 10:45 three times today: “The Son of Man has come to give ... Read More »
Glory in the Cross: Forty Hours 2021
Posted by Anthony Gallina on 10/26/21
Forty Hours 2021
In just under two weeks, we will celebrate our annual Forty Hours of Eucharistic Adoration which is centered around our patronal feast day, October 22. If you have never experienced Forty Hours before, I highly encourage you to attend these wonderful celebrations. This year the ... Read More »
Mass Settings
Posted by Anthony Gallina on 10/26/21
Mass Settings Although not received recently, one question I have been asked in the past is, “Why do we change the Mass Setting every couple of months?” To answer this, let me first explain what the Mass Setting is. In the Mass, there are essentially two sets of prayers: ... Read More »