Clamator in Deserta

An occasional rant or two on matters liturgical and musical, with other stuff thrown in for good measure.

About Me

Chris Allen: California City, California, United States; ...is the choir director at a small parish in the Mojave Desert of California, where he tries to bring the New Liturgical Movement into a world of Praise and Worship. As always, posts here are my own opinions and not necessarily those of anyone connected with my parish or diocese.

New Liturgical Movement

Saint “Added-On” - Since well before the middle of the sixth century, August 30th has been the feast of two Roman martyrs of the persecution of Diocletian and Maximian (ca. 3...
1 day ago
What Does The Prayer Really Say?

“And that, to be restored, our sickness must grow worse…” - From The Four Quartets East Coker […] IV. The wounded surgeon plies the steel That questions the distempered part; Beneath the bleeding hands we feel The s...
5 months ago
The Chant Café

Praying with chant - Beautifully and practically, Stephanie Mann writes on praying with Gregorian chant. The post Praying with chant appeared first on Chant Café.
6 years ago
Optima Musica Dei Donum

- It's My Birthday and I'll Ply if I Want to- Part the First After forty-five years in the biz (so to speak), I believe there’s only one certain conclusion I...
10 years ago
St. Landry Catholic Church Bell

- I'm tolling 10 AM. BONG BONG BONG BONG BONG BONG BONG BONG BONG BONG
13 years ago