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.”
“…and without parables He did not speak to them; that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter things hidden from the foundation of the world.”
Excerpt from a documentary on “St. Thomas More” (Paul Scofield) which in 1966 won six Oscars at the Academy Awards.
It’s an incredibly refreshing and dare I say beautiful movement within the Church today…
This piece is perfect for “stealthily” adding polyphony to the Ordinary Form.
We choirmasters are frequently called upon to speak in public.
My new choir made its debut on the Feast of Christ the King.
It’s based on Pacheco’s version, created the year Guerrero died.
“Amen I say to you, whatsoever, you ask when you pray, believe that you shall receive, and it shall be done to you.”
Let’s not make this about ourselves.
Constant critics are corrosive.
Msgr. Charles Pope has several sagacious suggestions!
Sheen told Ferris that he wanted a classical repertoire at the cathedral in Rochester, including Gregorian chant.
Two prayers for improving one’s liturgical disposition
It’s remarkable that owning fully-updated software and pristine hardware makes no difference…
Vox Antiqua, the new Catholic professional choir in Hong Kong, in action!
