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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.”

Views from the Choir Loft

Father John Paul Lewis • “Saint Francis of Assisi Parish in Oklahoma City”

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OD DOES NOT FAIL to provide priests for his Church. Even in our times, when things seem very dark, encouraging examples can be found. Consider Saint Francis of Assisi Parish in Oklahoma City. Their priest is Father John Paul Lewis. Their music director is Dr. Alvez Barkoskie. We haven’t had the pleasure of meeting either of them—but perhaps our readers have? Based on their musical program (see below), they are doing what Vatican II mandated: viz. “preserving and fostering with great care” the THESAURUS MUSICAE SACRAE.

Holy Week • We were sent their musical program for Holy Week (Hebdomada Major) and the musical selections look wonderful:

Opinions by blog authors do not necessarily represent the views of Corpus Christi Watershed.

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