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.

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.

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.

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?

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...