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.”
I would not argue with someone who called this document curious, or even bizarre; it was only in effect for a few years • Also: “Should the Sanctus and Benedictus be split in the Traditional Latin Mass?” • This “Extraordinary Form” question is treated meticulously with full documentation going back 150 years+
Setting the record straight.
I have no idea whether this will be of use to anyone, but here it is…
Most people know this one as “Creator of the stars of night.”
Like any other human, I go through difficult times—this conference was a source of strength.
We posted rehearsal videos in English the other day—now they’re given in Latin!
It’s okay to start thinking about Advent, which will be here before we know it.
One of the most popular melodies in Catholic hymnals of yesteryear.
“In general, it is better to do something well, however modest, than to attempt something on a grander scale if proper means are lacking.” —Pope Pius XII
The text of this hymn is the Church’s oldest Latin Eucharistic hymn, translated by Fr. Adrian Fortescue.
Readers already know I believe in the value of Music Theory…
This recording was completed last night (23 July 2019).
The Soprano line was sung by a young lady in the 8th grade—and she did very well.
If a girl in the 2nd grade can learn it after hearing it only a few times, I believe everyone is capable of learning it.
…the saddest are these: “It might have been!”
