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The Good Friday Reproaches (Popule Meus): A Profound Lament in Sacred Music
March 30, 2025 Noel Jones

Few pieces of sacred music encapsulate the solemnity of Good Friday as powerfully as the Improperia, commonly known as the Good Friday Reproaches (Popule Meus). These hauntingly beautiful texts, traditionally chanted during the Adoration of the Cross, express Christ’s sorrowful lament over the ingratitude of His people, contrasting His acts of salvation with their rejection of Him.

Gregorio Allegri's Miserere
March 5, 2025 Noel Jones

How do I make old hymns sound new and exciting?
October 15, 2024 Noel Jones

Catholic hymns connect us to a rich spiritual heritage, but with a few thoughtful techniques, they can also feel fresh and dynamic in every Mass. Here are five ways to bring more vibrancy to hymn singing in the Catholic liturgy.

Early Music for the Organ
October 7, 2024 Noel Jones

In many parishes, authentic sacred music is still disconnected from its roots. This compilation of organ works aims to bridge that gap by reviving forgotten pieces that fit perfectly within the liturgy.

Only a Flexible Catholic Hymnal Can Do This
September 25, 2024 Noel Jones. AAGO

The Importance of Good Hymn Theology
August 14, 2024 Guest Author

I recently deliberated on adopting a new hymnal with my parish staff. Despite not being musically inclined, I managed to jot down some key points during the meeting that resonated with me. What was wrong with our current hymnal, and why was a switch necessary?

Bringing Hymns to Life
August 5, 2024 NAJAAGO@GMAIL.COM

5 Good Reasons to Visit A Catholic Sacred Music Library Today!
August 2, 2024

About Noel Jones
July 23, 2024 Noel Jones

At the Catholic school in his home town when other boys were memorizing the prayers at the foot of the altar in Latin to serve Mass, he was starting piano lessons at the age of 7, by the age 13 was also taking lessons with a Harvard-trained organist and then spent 5 years chanting daily Mass in Latin and playing the organ...

Can I play the organ during Lent? (Plus free music download!)
February 4, 2024 Neil Weston

Discover a curated organ music compilation for the liturgical season, highlighting the use of the organ from Epiphany through Easter, and the specific guidelines for its use during Lent. This resource offers music selections for Lenten services, adhering to the General Instruction of the Roman Missal, and a free download of sample music.