WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

I doubt not then but innocence shall make false accusation blush, and tyranny tremble at patience.

LUCIUS ANNAEUS SENECA

Nothing is more honorable than a grateful heart.

Decoration, Liturgy, Manual Art and Architecture [85]

UPDATED 30AUG2026
Heraldry & Illustration
  1. https://exarandorum.com/ Fr. Guy Selvester's blog of Ecclesiastical Heraldry
  2. https://bengry.com/ Heraldic Artist
  3. https://www.gg.ca/en/heraldry/canadian-heraldic-authority
  4. https://www.heraldic-arts.com/ Society of Heraldic Artists
  5. https://www.theheraldrysociety.com/ The Heraldry Society
  6. https://matthewalderman.com/heraldry
  7. https://americanarmigers.us/heraldic-artists
  8. https://coatofarmsartist.com/
  9. https://www.marcofoppoli.com/ Heraldry & Illustration
  10. https://www.barituscatholic.com/ Illustrations
  11. https://www.esskcmo.com/ Ecclesiastical Studios & Sons
  12. https://www.barituscatholic.com/
Hand Arts
  1. www.sacradomusaurea.com Vestments
  2. https://www.solaceandsaints.com/ Handcrafted rosaries and crucifixes by Jesse
  3. https://www.bsmgp.org.uk/ British Society of Master Glass Painters
  4. https://www.basilicasanpietro.va/en/san-pietro/the-mosaic-studio
  5. https://www.cathedralcandle.com/ Cathedral Candle Company
  6. http://www.jhdesignchamber.com/ | Jiang Huai Design
  7. https://wippell.com/
  8. https://www.mperkins.co.uk/ Producers and Wholesalers of Damasks, Brocades, Brocatelles, Tapestries and Trimmings
  9. https://crvxsacrastudio.wordpress.com/ Vestments
  10. https://www.ioanabelcea.com/ Mosaics, Iconography
  11. https://sacredartbytianna.com/
  12. http://christopheralles.com/
  13. https://www.bebeati.com/ Jewelry
  14. https://www.muralsbyjericho.com/
  15. https://www.wattsandco.com/ Vestments, Furnishings
  16. http://www.luzarvestments.co.uk/index.html
  17. https://royal-needlework.org.uk/ Royal School of Needlework
  18. https://atelierlavs.com/ Vestments
  19. https://www.ecclesiasticalsewing.com/?fbclid=IwAR0dD9N4RGnHrXqbnR2Ngv18d3OT3znRD97JQJl7zXD-lOetnTmSCRv6TcY Ecclesiastical Sewing
  20. https://holy-threads.com/
  21. https://kl-artstudio.com/ Kathryn Laffrey
  22. http://www.gilroystainedglass.com/
  23. https://aidanmcraethomsonstainedglass.weebly.com/
  24. https://simplyyummytx.com/ Cookies by Genevie
  25. http://www.leonardporter.com/ Paintings of Antiquity and Classical Mythology
Design & Construction
  1. https://www.lambrechtglass.com/
  2. https://www.bakeraia.com/ Architects
  3. www.thewoodironfactory.com/index.php The Wood & Iron Factory, Inc
  4. https://carapellallc.com/
  5. https://kingrichards.com/
  6. https://integrationdesigngroup.com/
  7. https://catholicartcompany.com/
  8. https://vancouverislandmarble.com/
  9. https://www.civiumarchitects.com/
  10. https://www.rugostone.com/
  11. https://www.facebook.com/conradschmittstudios
  12. https://www.kingrichards.com/ Liturgical Design
  13. https://conradschmitt.com/church-restoration/
  14. https://www.facebook.com/Organ-Clearing-House-235801056433665/?ref=page_internal Organ Clearing House
  15. http://campanemarinelli.com/en/ Foundry
  16. http://www.usedchurchitems.com/
  17. https://www.contrastswoodcarving.com/
  18. https://www.stuflesser.com/en/ Statues, Interiors and Restoration
  19. https://www.ducinaltumkayak.com/ Kayak adventures
Print & Publication
  1. GregoBase gregobase.selapa.net/scores.php A database of Gregorian scores
  2. https://clunymedia.com/ Publishers of Great Literature
  3. https://digitalcollections.newmanstudies.org/
  4. http://www.catholicprintingpress.com/
  5. http://www.walsinghampublishing.com/ KJV for Catholics
Guides
  1. https://henrybradshawsociety.org/ Editions & facsimiles of rare liturgical texts
  2. https://online.fliphtml5.com/joami/cjmr/#p=1 Newman Altar Server Manual
  3. https://www.fisheaters.com/srpdf/theshapeoftheliturgy.pdf The Shape of The Liturgy by Dom Gregory Dix
  4. https://www.liturgicalartsjournal.com/
  5. https://online.fliphtml5.com/joami/mszb/#p=1 Source & Summit Liturgical Catechism
  6. https://www.fisheaters.com/catholiclibrary.html
  7. https://www.papalartifacts.com/ Father Richard Kunst
  8. https://ica.themorgan.org/manuscript/thumbs/77488 The Morgan Library | Medieval Manuscripts
Apostolic Constitution Anglicanorum Coetibus
Complementary Norms for the Apostolic Constitution Anglicanorum Coetibus
    The Saint Peter Gradual
    Minor Proper Chants (Introit, Gradual Psalm, Alleluia/Tract, Offertory and Communion)

    Saint Gregory's Prayer Book
    Pictures of the English Liturgy by Martin Travers (1916)
    Ritual Notes (11th Edition Online Library)
    Ceremonies of the Roman Rite Described (15th Edition)

    Prayers of the Middle Ages
    www.gutenberg.org/files/48242/48242-h/48242-h.htm#c5

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