Aurelio Porfiri Letter In Current “Adoremus Bulletin”

Corpus Christi Watershed · August 12, 2014

HE CURRENT EDITION of the Adoremus Bulletin features a sacred music letter by CCW contributor, Aurelio Porfiri.

Here’s an excerpt:

I cannot understand how some people fail to see that pop music is indeed a bearer, for the most part, of certain worldly values, and that the music and the style remain strongly associated with those values that are in direct contrast with the values and teachings of the Catholic Church. So, to bring this association directly into the heart of the church, that is the liturgy, is not a good thing.

You can read the full article, which originally appeared on 30 June 2014:

* * URL Link: “What is appropriate music for Mass?” — Aurelio Porfiri

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