Vatican II Hymnals
In just two weeks, my parish will begin using the Vatican II Hymnal. I am so happy to be rid of the OCP “Today’s Missal and Music Issue“. Just before Advent every year, we removed the old “Music Issue” and … Continue reading →
Fr. Jay Finelli
iPadre #282 – Advent at Ephesus
In today’s show, I speak with Monica Fitzgibbons from De Montfort Music about a great new CD by the Benedictine Sister’s of Mary. We have samples of the beautiful music, along with some commentary by the Prioress, Mother Cecelia. I … Continue reading →
New Apple Product Announced
Hidden from even the most stellar rumor websites like MacRumors and AppleInsder was a new product developed without anyones knowledge. This product has been under the watchful eye of Jonny Ives within the innermost sanctum of Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino, … Continue reading →
Bridge Jumpers
There are a number of large bridges in close proximity to my parish. Every now and than, one of them will be shut down because there is a person threatening to jump, and on occasion, someone will succeed. Leading to … Continue reading →
Remembering the great hurricane of 1938
As we prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy, I was thinking about the Great Hurricane of 1938. People had no idea of what was coming and had no way to prepare. Thank God, we have warning about impending storms. … Continue reading →
iPadre #281 – Stand up and make a difference!
In this episode, we have two interviews. The first is with Fr. John Trigilio from the Confraternity of Catholic Clergy and the second interview is with William B. May from Catholics for the Common Good. – Music: “Stand Up” by Lisa Bell … Continue reading →
40 Hours to pray for the Election
What are you doing to make a difference in next week’s election? Have you attended any Masses or prayer celebrations. Come and spend an hour with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and pray for our beloved nation. If you are … Continue reading →
Anniversary Missa Cantata
I promised that I would share the celebration of my 20th Anniversary. On June 17th, I offered a Missa Cantata on the External Solemnity of the Sacred Heart at St. Theresa’s Shrine in Nasonville, RI. Twenty years earlier, I offered … Continue reading →
iPadre #280 – Faith is a virtue
Before we talk about the creed, I thought it would be good to talk about faith – What is faith? We also have a great interview with John Clem about Catholic Web Service. – Music: “I’m Amazed” by John Popenhagen – … Continue reading →
iPadre #279 – Year of Faith
On Thursday, Pope Benedict XVI opened the special Year of Faith on the 50th Anniversary of the opening of the 2nd Vatican Council. In this episode, we’ll talk about the Holy Father’s Moto Proprio, Porta Fidei. – Music: “Tears of … Continue reading →