Best The Liturgical Institute Podcasts (2024)

The 18th century orchestral mass repertoire comes with all sorts of questions for the liturgical musician. Is this repertoire properly called "Viennese"? Does this music really fit, in style and length, with the sacred liturgy? What does the Church have to say about this style of music? Are there any of these Masses that I can do with my choir? Dr.…

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SE06 EP16 - Music and the Eucharistic Revival - with Bishop Earl Fernandes 49:41

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For Bishop Earl Fernandes of Columbus, Ohio, sacred music and the Eucharistic revival are inextricably linked. When he was consecrated bishop at age 49 in 2022, he was the U.S.'s youngest bishop, and his experience with sacred music as a young person involved a mix of typical U.S. parish music, but also special liturgical and musical experiences so…

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SE06 EP15 - Medieval Irish Chant: Sources and Liturgical Practice - with Dr. Ann Buckley 44:44

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What do we know about music in the earliest liturgies celebrated in Ireland? Did sacred music and the liturgy develop as a distinguishable "Celtic rite" in Ireland? What impact did the Church in Ireland, and specifically the monastic impact of Ireland, have on the European continent? We discuss these and other questions with Dr. Ann Buckley, a visi…

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SE06 EP14 - Liberal Arts and Fine Arts: Understanding the Trivium, Quadrivium, and the Place of Music in Catholic Education - with Mark Langley 43:26

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Having worked in Catholic classical education for decades, Mark Langley knows the place of music in Catholic education, and has built schools in which every student is enabled to learn and sing chant and polyphonic works from the Church's sacred music treasury. Join us for a discussion about where music figures into the educational structure, and s…

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SE06 EP13 - What is Sacred Music, & Why Does It Matter? with Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone 34:56

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Join us for a discussion with the Archbishop of San Francisco, Salvatore J. Cordileone, about principles every Catholic should learn so that they can think with the mind of the Church about sacred music. We discuss the purpose and nature of sacred music, how it sounds, what effect it has on us, and how it expresses time, culture, and emotions. To l…

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SE06 EP12 - The Final Flowering of Late Renaissance Venetian Choral Music - with Charles Cole and the London Oratory Schola 41:25

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Charles Cole joins us with clips from the recent release of the London Oratory Schola's album, Sacred Treasures of Venice. We discuss the crucial role played by Venetian music in the history of sacred choral music, and the particularly fertile atmosphere at St. Mark's Basilica in Venice at the end of the 16th century. Learn more about the London Or…

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SE06 EP11 - Sacred Music and the “Sunday Experience" - with Bishop Michael Barber, SJ 34:20

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How does the experience of Mass on Sunday at a parish affect the lives of Catholics, and what role does music play in that experience? How does sacred music bridge the gap between people of different languages, ethnicities, and backgrounds? Why does the Church spend money on beautiful things instead of only on material goods for the poor? We tackle…

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SE06 EP10 - Integrating Scholarship and Praxis in the Life of the Catholic Singer - with Dr Charles Weaver 37:57

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Where did the chant editions we sing from now come from? What choices were made in the making of those editions? Are other variants of the melody possible? What are the rhythmic implications that can be gleaned from comparing the same melody in different manuscripts? Why do these questions matter to the modern Catholic singer of Gregorian chant? Wh…

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SE06 EP09 - Gregorian Chant and the Art of Memory: Chant Books (Tonaries) and Florilegia - with Dr. Anna Maria Busse Berger 30:20

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Join us as we talk about the interaction between music notation and memory, and the impact of that interaction on the spiritual lives of singers of Gregorian chant. Our guest is Dr. Anna Maria Busse Berger, Distinguished Professor of Music, emeritus, from UCDavis, and we dive into some of the topics from the first few chapters of her book, Medieval…

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We Need Priests Because We Need to See Christ 8:14

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Homily for Good Shepherd Sunday (B)By Fr. Aaron M. Williams

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SE06 EP08 - The Sacramentality of Sound: Bells and Their Place in Catholic Life - with Fr. Christopher Gray and Carl Zimmerman 43:33

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Join us as we dive into the role that bells have played throughout the history of Christianity in warding off evil and storms, signaling significant temporal and spiritual moments, and the consecration of bells in the Pontificale Romanum. Learn about the manufacturing process and the engineering behind getting bells to sound beautiful, and discover…

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SE06 EP07 - Your Questions, Answered: Liturgical Q&A about Sacred Music - with Christopher Carstens 44:12

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Join the editor of Adoremus Bulletin, Christopher Carstens, and Dr. Donelson-Nowicka as they chat about answers to some liturgical-musical questions: Can we use the organ or other instruments during Lent? During Advent? Where should the choir be placed in a church? Is there a list of songs that are (or are not) permitted? Can paraphrased psalms be …

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SE06 EP06 - 3 Warmups, 3 Motets, and 3 Polyphonic Masses Every Choir Should Learn - Choral Institute Preview - with Prof. Christopher Berry 36:42

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What are 3 great warm-ups you'll be able to fit into your busy parish choir rehearsal schedule? What are 3 motets that most choirs don't do, but that are definitely worth learning? What are 3 polyphonic Mass Ordinaries my choir should learn? Prof. Christopher Berry, an adjunct professor of the Catholic Institute of Sacred Music answers these questi…

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Bring your hand and feel the place of the nails 9:27

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Homily for the Sunday After EasterBy Fr. Aaron M. Williams

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Easter: An Impossible Story 8:36

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Homily for Easter Day 2024By Fr. Aaron M. Williams

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Judas never grew up 10:16

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School Homily for Spy Wednesday 2024By Fr. Aaron M. Williams

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What is it going to cost to follow Jesus? 5:21

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Homily for Palm Sunday 2024 (B)By Fr. Aaron M. Williams

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Do you really want to see Jesus? 7:35

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Homily for the Fifth Sunday of Lent (B)By Fr. Aaron M. Williams

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SE06 EP05 - Tenebrae and the Lamentations of Jeremiah - with James Monti 33:02

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Get ready for Holy Week with an episode about Tenebrae. Frequent author for Magnificat and The Wanderer, as well as multiple books available through Ignatius Press, James Monti, joins us to discuss the structure of Tenebrae, the historical origins of the particular practices surrounding Tenebrae, and the profound meaning in the Lamentations of Jere…

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Putting John 3:16 back in context 8:15

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Homily for the Fourth Sunday of Lent (B)By Fr. Aaron M. Williams

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Words of the Covenant: Reflecting on the Ten Commandments 9:52

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Homily for the Third Sunday of Lent (B)By Fr. Aaron M. Williams

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SE06 EP04 - Fundraising for an Amazing Sacred Music Program - with Dr. Lucas Tappan 47:59

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Budget crunch at your parish? Limited funding for your planned children's program? Join us for a discussion about fundraising strategies that are workable, easily manageable, and make it possible for you to build an amazing sacred music program. We also discuss models for a multi-parish children's sacred music program. Our guest is Dr. Lucas Tappan…

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SE06 EP03 - Marian Chant: The Music of Lady Masses - with Dr. William Mahrt 38:05

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Join us as Dr. Mahrt explains the liturgical practices surrounding the Lady Mass, especially in medieval Salisbury Cathedral. We discuss the texts of the propers of Marian votive Masses as well as the tropes and chants of the Mass ordinary that developed from the daily Lady Mass. Dr. William Mahrt is a professor at Stanford University and serves on…

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Just do it: The Virtue of Hope 9:18

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Homily for the Second Sunday of Lent (B)By Fr. Aaron M. Williams

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SE06 EP02 - It's All Greek to Me (Until It's Latin): The Evolution of Language in the Roman Rite - with Fr. Nicholas Schneider 38:39

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What were the earliest language layers of the Roman rite, and how do we know? What is the relationship between liturgical language and everyday speech? When did the Roman rite switch from Greek to Latin? Find out the answers to these questions and more. Our guest is Fr. Nicholas Schneider, who holds a doctorate in sacred liturgy from the Atheneo St…

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SE06 EP01 - Priests and Musicians Working Together: Salaries, Contracts, and All the Practical Stuff - with Michael Olbash 43:20

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Join us as we discuss the expectations musicians and priests should have in working together, and some best practices for working out all the practical details. Our guest is Prof. Michael Olbash, director of sacred music at the Boston seminaries of St. John Seminary and Pope John XXIII Seminary. Learn more about the Catholic Institute of Sacred Mus…

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Lent is not about chocolate 8:27

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Homily for the First Sunday of Lent (B)By Fr. Aaron M. Williams

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Vice, Virtue & Responsibility 8:50

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Homily for Cathedral Catholic School. Wednesday in the 5th Week of the YearBy Fr. Aaron M. Williams

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Stop chasing after something the world doesn't have 8:53

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Homily for School Mass on the Memorial of St. Francis de SalesBy Fr. Aaron M. Williams

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Abortion is not a political issue 10:11

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Homily for the 3rd Sunday of the Year (B)By Fr. Aaron M. Williams

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Stop trying to figure it out, just keep searching 10:58

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Homily for the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the LordBy Fr. Aaron M. Williams

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The Church of the Nutrition: Feast of the Holy Family 11:08

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Homily for the Feast of the Holy FamilyBy Fr. Aaron M. Williams

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Why are you here?: Christmas 2023 16:54

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Homily for Christmas 2023By Fr. Aaron M. Williams

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Don’t Freak Out Over Confession 10:25

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Homily for the Second Sunday of Advent (B)By Fr. Aaron M. Williams

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Humility isn't Weakness: Immaculate Conception of the BVM 8:55

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Homily for the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin MaryBy Fr. Aaron M. Williams

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21 Days to Change: That Somebody Else is You 9:44

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Homily for the First Sunday of Advent (B)By Fr. Aaron M. Williams

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You don't know everything: Responsibility and Taking Advice 9:28

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School Mass Homily for Wednesday in the Thirty-Fourth Week of the Year (I)By Fr. Aaron M. Williams

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Loving Judas for Jesus' Sake: The Solemnity of Christ the King 8:27

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Homily for the Solemnity of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (A)By Fr. Aaron M. Williams

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Stop Wasting Your Life: The Parable of the Talents 8:40

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Homily for the Thirty-Third Sunday of the Year (A)By Fr. Aaron M. Williams

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Overcoming Sin: Preparation, Honesty, and Accountability 8:56

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Homily for the 32nd Sunday of the Year (A)By Fr. Aaron M. Williams

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What are you holding on to? 8:16

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Homily for School Mass; Wednesday in the 31st WeekBy Fr. Aaron M. Williams

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Catholicism isn't about rules 7:48

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Homily for the 31st Sunday of the Year (A)By Fr. Aaron M. Williams

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There is no excellence without sacrifice: All Saints and Cross Country Champions 8:54

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Homily for School Mass on All Saints DayBy Fr. Aaron M. Williams

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Learning to Love God: Facing a Crisis of Fatherhood 11:23

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Homily for the 30th Sunday of the Year (A)By Fr. Aaron M. Williams

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Facing Sudden Loss 9:20

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Homily for Cathedral Catholic School in Natchez, MississippiBy Fr. Aaron M. Williams

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The Catholic Response to War in the Holy Land 10:02

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The Catholic Response to War in the Holy Land by Fr. Aaron M. WilliamsBy Fr. Aaron M. Williams

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"Are you a real priest?": Sharing the joy of the gospel 8:21

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Homily for the Feast of Saint LukeBy Fr. Aaron M. Williams

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"I don't like that story": Many are invited but few are chosen 9:06

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Homily for the 28th Sunday of the Year (A)By Fr. Aaron M. Williams

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The Parable of the Vineyard: God's Patience 9:26

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Homily for the Twenty-Seventh Sunday of the Year (A)By Fr. Aaron M. Williams

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