Jaymie Stuart Wolfe

3 days ago | catholicreview.org | Jaymie Stuart Wolfe

The notes are difficult and unpredictable, the rhythms complex and confusing. Rossini’s “Stabat Mater” is the hardest thing I’ve ever sung by a longshot. But it’s worth the effort, even if you’re not much of a Rossini or classical music fan. That’s because what the “Stabat Mater” conveys, the sorrows of Mary witnessing the crucifixion of her son, is worth pondering. Originating sometime in the 13th century, this poem spread throughout the church quickly.

6 days ago | oursundayvisitor.com | Jaymie Stuart Wolfe

Frankly, the “Stabat” deserves more than that. And that is why countless composers, both sacred and secular, have written musical settings for it. In 20 brief verses of three lines each, it paints a profound and compelling scene: the Blessed Virgin Mother standing — who knows how? — beneath the cross. Perhaps no other image has the power to stir our hearts to wonder and love more than this one.

6 days ago | news.diocesetucson.org | Jaymie Stuart Wolfe

The notes are difficult and unpredictable, the rhythms complex and confusing. Rossini's "Stabat Mater" is the hardest thing I've ever sung by a longshot. But it's worth the effort, even if you're not much of a Rossini or classical music fan. That's because what the "Stabat Mater" conveys, the sorrows of Mary witnessing the crucifixion of her son, is worth pondering. Originating sometime in the 13th century, this poem spread throughout the church quickly.

1 week ago | thebostonpilot.com | Cindy Wooden |Jaymie Stuart Wolfe

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Especially in a Jubilee Year, but also every day, priests are called to continual conversion so that they can authentically preach the good news of hope, Pope Francis wrote in the homily he prepared for the Holy Thursday chrism Mass. "It is God's work, not ours: to bring good news to the poor, freedom to prisoners, sight to the blind and freedom to the oppressed," the pope wrote in his text for the Mass April 17 in St. Peter's Basilica.

1 week ago | thebostonpilot.com | Kate Scanlon |Jaymie Stuart Wolfe

(OSV News) -- Legislation that would require clergy to report child abuse or neglect in Washington state was recently approved by the Legislature and has been sent to Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson for his signature. Some have expressed concern that without exceptions for clergy-penitent privilege, the bill could place Catholic priests at odds with civil law in order to uphold church law regarding the seal of the confessional. Senate Bill 5375, sponsored by Democratic Sen.