“Chant Is Not a Penitential Act” • Lenten Reflection by Daniel Marshall
…and then Easter will come, and for many parishes, the chant will disappear again.
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An active composer, Daniel writes liturgical works in English, Spanish, Latin, and Portuguese. He lives in Massachusetts with his wife and two children.—Read full biography (with photographs).

…and then Easter will come, and for many parishes, the chant will disappear again.

“When we announce hymn numbers, we’re not facilitating participation—we’re disrupting it.” —Daniel Marshall

The bells ring, the opening hymn rises from the organ, and you hear that haunting melody every Catholic recognizes: O come, O come, Emmanuel.

“This year, November 2nd falls on a Sunday—something that hasn’t happened since 2014—and suddenly, every person in your parish has the opportunity to encounter this profound liturgy.” —Dan Marshall

Ever wonder why the Church is so particular about sacred music? There’s more at stake than you think.

Daniel specializes in helping parishes transition from contemporary to traditional music.
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