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The Lumen Christi Missal Pays for itself in Less than Three Years

May 24, 2013

Parishes are sometimes cautious about switching from a disposable subscription missal program to a permanent one because they are confronted with an up-front price that is higher than what has been budgeted for in the current year. Additionally, pastors are sometimes concerned about saddling a parish with something for years, fearing that once the permanent resource [...]
Welcome to Illuminare Publications!

March 22, 2012

Welcome to the Illuminare Publications website. This site is a resource for Catholic parishes–especially liturgical musicians, liturgy directors, and pastors–that will offer liturgical and sacred music publications, catechetical articles, training resources, a complete library of digital sacred music scores, and much more. Building upon the success of the popular Simple English Propers (CMAA, 2011), Illuminare [...]
Singing the Mass, Part Four:
Practical Points for Singing the Mass

March 19, 2012

Part four in a four-part series on sacred music from Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted, bishop of Phoenix,published on March 19, 2012 in the Catholic Sun: In the first three parts of this series we have explored the meaning of sacred music, the Church’s role in preserving and fostering it, and its role in evangelizing culture. Now, in [...]

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It is my hope that the Lumen Christi Missal will be well-received, and will serve as a positive resource for parishes to use in the ongoing work of liturgical renewal.

Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted Bishop of Phoenix, Arizona
The Lumen Christi Missal is perfect for any parish seeking to further the liturgical renewal called for by the Second Vatican Council.

Christopher Carstens Office of Worship Director, Diocese of LaCrosse
The Lumen Christi Missal is a viable replacement for, and an upgrade to, all the seasonal missalettes and resources that parishes pay for now. It is the one book that a parish would need. If the pastor bought it and left for another parish, his successor would thank his predecessor for years to come. And I really mean that it could go into any parish, without shock or alarm but rather great relief.

Jeffrey Tucker Managing Editor, Church Music Association of America