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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.”

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.

“We implore Thy majesty, O Lord, that the holy mysteries we are celebrating may free us of past sins and save us from future sins.”

“Do it gradually, with proper catechesis, to avoid shocking the people.” —Most Rev’d Gracida

“Let Thy grace, we beseech Thee, O Lord … make us to be continually zealous in doing good works.”

Many of us are gearing up our choir programs. Yet if we do not invest of ourselves time to “know” the Lord, our work may be for our own glorification rather than for God’s.

Art is not a form of propaganda; it is a form of truth.
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