By way of Mr. Elias Duran, we observe this striking image, which compares a Missal from 1909 with a Missal from 1999:
A 2014 picture for the Jogues Missal made a similar point:
…then gave the solution:
Some readers will recognize the Catholic priest featured in the Jogues Missal:
His name is Fr. Christopher Smith, and he is currently serving in South Carolina.
For the record, the new “Saint Jean de Brébeuf Hymnal” has a gorgeous color page section that reveals the hidden history of Catholic hymnody:
A new generation of Catholics believes that aesthetics are important!
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