The Annunciation
Among the most beautiful words recorded in Scripture are those of Our Lady at the Annunciation. Her answer to Godâs invitation to freely participate in …
âNe Irascaris, Domineâ
The Catechism of the Catholic Church states, ââ[t]he musical tradition of the universal Church is a treasure of inestimable value, greater even than that of …
Regina Caeli
Christ is risen! As Catholics, Easter marks the highest point in the liturgical year and is cause for the greatest rejoicing and celebration. The Resurrection …
Sacred Spaces: St Peterâs Basilica
Every Catholic Church on earth is a truly sacred space. The Catechism states that âChristians construct buildings for divine worship. These visible churches are not …
The Call of Beauty: Salve Regina
In this lesson, students will hear a beautiful musical setting of the Salve Regina, written by the contemporary Catholic composer, Paul Jernberg. They will then reflect
on their experience of it, and discuss how the musical setting of this ancient prayer helps to affirm, celebrate, or illuminate our Holy Catholic Faith.
The Call of Beauty: Michelangelo’s Pieta
What makes a thing beautiful? This question can be harder to answer than we first expect. Many today believe that beauty is purely subjective, that …
“Upon this Rock I will build my Church”
What makes a thing beautiful? This question can be harder to answer than we first expect. Many today believe that beauty is purely subjective, that …