“O Sanctissima” • SATB Contemporary Setting!
I bet you haven’t heard this arrangement!
“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)
…and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet is risen up amongst us and God hath visited His people.”
A summary of the complex history of a unique sanctoral feast
“A huge success! My pastor was blown away at the beauty of the Mass setting by Guerrero. The people in attendance were just floored…”
Fascinating transcripts dealing with polyphony (“old and new”) and many other topics.
“When I introduce young minds to the beautiful heritage of Church music, it’s always amazing to see just how much they love the great music we have been given.” — John Robinson
“Grant us, we beseech Thee, O Lord, that this saving Victim may become both the cleansing of our sins, and the propitiation of Thy might.”
Two choral workshops for church choirs were held in Hong Kong over the summer.
The workshop presenter will be Peter Carter, a graduate of Westminster Choir College in organ performance.
The liturgical battle over celebrating Mass “ad orientem” is insignificant at this time. Far more important is reverent liturgy and the proper implementation of Vatican II.
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