The Music in Noise

Blog

RSS icon RSS Feed

The CMake ExternalProject Module

Published on August 28, 2021

When working recently on a C++ project using the CMake build system, I've learned to use a fairly useful module called ExternalProject which allows you to download source and combile it within the build of the project.

Taizé: Experience & Liturgy

Published on August 24, 2021

After recently having spent a week in the Taizé Community in France, I wanted to write an article about my experience, as well as noting what I was able to reverse engineer about the liturgy they follow for their prayers.

Know Your Enemy: The Phone

Published on August 12, 2021

It would seem that despite everyone knowing that we have an unhealthy relationship with our technological devices, hardly do we act to counteract this negative influence in our lives.

Git Main vs. Master Branch

Published on August 11, 2021

Since the change on GitHub and other platforms to change the default branch of Git projects to `main` instead of `master`, I thought I'd give my two cents on the matter.

Comment on Traditionis Custodes

Published on July 31, 2021

A comment on "Traditionis Custodes", the tridentine communities, and a sentiment of injustice among traditionalists with regards to treatment of the traditional liturgy in comparison to the handling of liturgical abuse.

To Love Everyone Means Everyone

Published on July 20, 2021

In my trip back to the United States, I found myself in the sad reality that those who boast the most of love and tolerance for all, typically only mean it for a select group.

The Beauty of the Sacrament of Confession

Published on July 13, 2021

Despite the unique intimacy with Christ when receiving the Eucharist, and my strong devotion and love for the Mass, the Sacrament which I hold closest to my heart is, without a doubt, the Sacrament of Penance.

Why Income Inequality is not Directly Important

Published on July 7, 2021

When speaking about the topic of poverty in economics, it is very common nowadays to speak of income inequality. Yet this is not a very helpful metric, as it doesn't measure what we're trying to know: the well-being of people in a country.

The Extraordinary Form Revisited

Published on June 17, 2021

After much contemplation and reflection, I wanted to revisit my reasons for the love and devotion I have for the Traditional Latin Mass.