Pope Francis on Collaboration of the Lay Faithful
Remarks during the Ad Limina Visit of the German Bishops
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Remarks during the Ad Limina Visit of the German Bishops

It is solemnly made known, dearest brethren that, just as we through the bounteous mercy of God, have rejoiced in the Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ, likewise should we proclaim the joy of the Resurrection of this same Saviour.

There is such richness in the scriptures we sing in Advent. This is the kind of thing I find exciting! I am grateful to have discussed the propers with Dr. Pascual, Director of Music at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

My performance leaves much to be desired, but you get the idea.

The public singing of Vespers is an antidote to the kind of clericalism frequently condemned by Pope Francis.
Starting tonight, the “O Antiphons” are prayed at Vespers. A recording of James MacMillan’s “Veni, Veni, Emmanuel” is also included in this post.
This famous Advent hymn was not written in the 1800s—it goes back at least to the 15th century.

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If you want to test the USCCB policy, try this experiment.

Catholic churches ought not to be treated as houses of entertainment, but as houses of prayer.

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.
Reflection on “Understanding the Sacred” based on two events happened in Vatican this week

Two old videos of the Opening of the Holy Door

Including six reasons why Tomás Luis de Victoria may be the true composer of this piece.

With a masterpiece like this, we must be careful not to rush in where angels fear to tread.
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