Learn From Children Choristers
We church musicians are called to be more childlike than other musicians.
“If we do not love those whom we see, how can we love God, Whom we do not see?” Bishop Fulton J. Sheen
We church musicians are called to be more childlike than other musicians.
The cardinal was informed by ICEL: “There is no doubt that Father Brannan knows his Latin and Greek; but does he know English?”
Including a magnificent hymn for two voices (“Rex Sempiterne”) appropriate throughout the entire liturgical year.
“…and Who didst wonderfully foreshow the perfect adoption of Thy children by a voice coming down in a shining cloud…”
There are a few things I would like to point out in defense of their old choral approach.
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We’re under tremendous pressure to transfer our website to a “subscription model.”
We don’t want to do this. We believe our website should remain free to all. It’s annoying to have to search for login credentials (e.g. if you’re away from your desk).
Our president has written the following letter:
* Thirteen Men & Coins (Holy Thursday Appeal)
Traditionally on Holy Thursday, the priest washed the feet of thirteen men. Theologians held various opinions regarding whom the “13th man” represented. Before the liturgical changes of Pope Pius XII (which changed the number from thirteen to twelve), the priest washed each man’s feet, kissed his foot, and gave him a coin.
This “coin” business seems providential—inasmuch as our appeal begins on Holy Thursday this year.
Time's up