Fr. Anthony Ruff, OSB, is a monk of St. John's Abbey. He teaches liturgy, liturgical music, and Gregorian chant at St. John's University School of Theology-Seminary. He is the founder of the National Catholic Youth choir. He is widely published and frequently presents across the country on liturgy and music. He is the author of Sacred Music and Liturgical Reform: Treasures and Transformations, and of Responsorial Psalms for Weekday Mass: Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter. He does priestly ministry at the local county jail and the neighboring community of Benedictine sisters in St. Joseph.
There was a time when popes put cardinals to death.
Perhaps in the monarchical era it would have made sense to be called a ‘prince of the church,’ as the cardinals are, but does it today? The only prince mentioned in the gospel is Satan!
Once again, God has a great sense of humor.
NPM’s Matt Reichert visits with Fr. Anthony Ruff OSB about chant.
National Catholic Youth Choir Begins!
Where Are Young People At with Faith and Religion??
Growing interest in faith questions, increased church attendance, but rejection of moral teachings.
What would you add to the list? What alternate hymn settings do you recommend?