Daily Archives: 15 April 2011

GILM 119-121: Biblical References

How are Scripture passages referenced in the Lectionary? 119. The text reference (that is, to chapter and verses) is always given according to the Neo-Vulgate edition for the psalms. [123] But a second reference according to the original text (Hebrew, … Continue reading

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How To Interpret Kneeling, Or Not

Thanks for the several comments on yesterday’s kneeling communicants thread. One of the points made by our weekly visitors to Wednesday Mass is their view that kneeling is more reverent than our parish practice of standing. I saw that reiterated … Continue reading

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GILM 114-118: Printing a Lectionary

Five short sections that discuss the various publication aspects of a Lectionary. First, a note on psalms and gospel acclamations: 114. The texts for the chants are always to be adjoined to the readings, but separate books containing the chants … Continue reading

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Tobit Coming in November

Now that my first musical is substantially finished and scheduled for its debut performance, I feel comfortable about letting the word out. So if you’re in or around Ames on Saturday evening the 12th of November or Sunday afternoon the … Continue reading

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