Catastrophic Results of USCCB “Interpretation”
“Peace, peace, peace on earth; peace to God’s people, all people on earth.”
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.”
“Peace, peace, peace on earth; peace to God’s people, all people on earth.”
Well, today I decided to buck the system (in spite of my general LOVE of tradition) and simply referred to the various notes by their Takadimi syllables.
“Let Thy healing power, O Lord, in mercy deliver us from our waywardness…”
“Let the operation of Thy mercy, we beseech Thee O Lord, direct our hearts…”
Kevin Allen has released a collection every Roman Catholic choir will treasure!
The word “Thy” is used in the Lord’s Prayer at every Mass, yet nobody struggles to understand it.
Vatican II spoke of “useless repetitions” in the liturgy, and said these should be examined…
These three elements inform most every aspect of our service to God and the faithful.
Giving Gregorian Chant the “pride of place” is more than just singing the Propers.
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