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We may not convince anyone that certain music is more worthy than another. But we can all understand that sacred music must orient itself towards reverence and prayer.
At my funeral, please pray for my soul. Please don’t “celebrate my life” (do that after…) or “celebrate my resurrection.” Pray.
The liturgy suffers under the weight of the culture of mediocrity and instant gratification. Most distressing is a false sense of liberty that promotes a sense of entitlement, placing the preferences and opinions of the individual above all else.
An important approach when utilizing multiple styles in one liturgy is to filter all music through the most important musical and liturgical principals.
Two documents that speak directly to the issue of liturgical experimentation and abuse.
Treat the Word of God carelessly, and we will lose our orientation towards the Divine. It is therefore, a pastoral responsibility to ensure the God’s Word reaches the faithful.
World Premiere of my collaboration with poet, Adam Wood
The older I get, I prepare more not to receive accolades, but to become invisible.
World Library Publications has published settings of Communion propers for Advent. Listen here to beautiful recordings directed by Paul French.
No. 3: Christ is the center of our music—not us.
If you are not familiar with the works of composer Frank La Rocca, you should be. His works move contemporary sacred music towards the realization of Vatican II.
Will Cardinal Sarah’s recent letter make it into the mainstream conversation?
Entertainment distracts from the Real Presence. We must lead. We must offer substance. Our spiritual lives depend upon it, as do those whom we serve.
Personal tensions can rise to the highest boiling point during Mass and no other place.
Why is this? As it turns out, there’s a pretty interesting reason.
The removal of carpeting is the most effective way to improve many aspects of the liturgy. Externally, what benefits most is congregational singing.
