Church music need not sound “Catholic” says drafter of USCCB guidelines
The author calls people who appreciate Gregorian chant “conservative” and those who don’t “liberal.” Are such labels really helpful?
“A much greater source of anxiety to Us is the style of action of those who maintain that liturgical worship should shed its sacred character, who foolishly say we should substitute for sacred items & furnishings ordinary common things in daily use.” —Pope Saint Paul VI (14 Oct 1968)
The author calls people who appreciate Gregorian chant “conservative” and those who don’t “liberal.” Are such labels really helpful?
This book collects twenty years’ worth of choral compositions for the Catholic liturgy.
“‘At the acceptable time I have listened to you, and helped you on the day of salvation.’ Behold, now is the acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” -2 Cor 6:2
Liturgical advice from Tony Soprano???
Let us listen consistently to the greatest works in music and make them the exemplars, the teachers, the inspirations and consolations of our interior life as aesthetic beings.
Few parishes are willing to sing Gregorian Introits for the Entrance Procession, but it is SIGNIFICANT that the very first Introit of Lent sings of God’s infinite MERCY.
“An enjoyable visit this morning with Cardinal Burke, a godly prince-of-a-Prefect (of the Apostolic Signatura) and a friend of many years … God bless our good shepherds!”
Do you sing “ain-juhl” or “ain-jell” for the word “ANGEL” ? Do you sing “hevv-ihn” or “heav’n” for the word “HEAVEN” ?
David Clayton shares free resources and instruction for adapting Latin chant to English.
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