Papal Liturgies – Day 4 & 5 of the Papal Visit
2 Papal Masses in New York and Philadelphia.
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.”
Passion … is a tremendous engine for achieving the very best results.
When people ask how to begin teaching polyphony, I show them this.
Pope Francis celebrated Solemn Vespers at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC.
“In thy tender mercy, guide aright, we beseech thee, O Lord, our hearts…”
I believe Fr. Robert Fromageot was professor of Gregorian chant at the FSSP seminary.
If there are only two concepts you are able to instill in a child in the early stages regarding breathing, they would be 1) fill and empty the stomach with air just like a balloon (don’t use the chest) and 2) keep the shoulders down and relaxed.
Some highlights of the papal liturgies on the second day of Pope Francis’s visit
The accusation by this lady really hurt me; but I’m not sure why…
One could also use a Mode VII psalm tone to “solve” the problem … but that just sounds wrong.
A commenter had posted, “Their metrical chant is a revelation!” That piqued my curiosity.
Concrete gestures that enter hearts and stir consciences are essential, inspiring in everyone that inner conversion that is the prerequisite for all ecumenical progress. — Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
“Very humbly, O Lord, we implore of thy majesty, that the holy mysteries we are celebrating … save us from transgressing in the time to come …”
Including a brief survey of tunes for Benediction hymns from a few of the hymnbooks on my bookshelf.
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