Why Did Vatican II Happen?
These might not constitute the most perfect way to assist at Mass, but they’re very nice (German) hymn tunes!
Pope Saint Paul VI (3 April 1969): “Although the text of the Roman Gradual—at least that which concerns the singing—has not been changed, the Entrance antiphons and Communions antiphons have been revised for Masses without singing.”
These might not constitute the most perfect way to assist at Mass, but they’re very nice (German) hymn tunes!
I might be able to memorize that Chopin etude, but there’s no way I could memorize that 5-voice Bach fugue today.
“I shall remain here while there is a soul to save. My life is of no account if I can help you.” —Fr. Antoine Daniel
“Gregorian Chant in Pastoral Ministry and Religious Education” — March 10 & 11, 2017
The priest’s musical role is enormously influential. This can not be emphasized enough.
Archbishop Gomez will still speak, but the venue for Saturday has changed.
This tune will get stuck in your head, and the words by Cardinal Newman are splendid.
Well, today I decided to buck the system (in spite of my general LOVE of tradition) and simply referred to the various notes by their Takadimi syllables.
“Peace, peace, peace on earth; peace to God’s people, all people on earth.”
“Let Thy healing power, O Lord, in mercy deliver us from our waywardness…”
“Let the operation of Thy mercy, we beseech Thee O Lord, direct our hearts…”
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