Book Review: Killing Jesus
Was It Worth the Read?
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.”
Scripture at Mass is an act of worship: it is not purely didactic, nor is it a make-believe drama that we must re-enact with emotion.
Frank Sheed is one of my favorite Catholic authors, but when it came time for him to grapple with the liturgical revolution, either his perspicuity or his nerve failed him.
Archbishop Sheen did not produce this Missal alone: it was a joint effort by many, especially the Jesuit priests Rev. Philip Caraman and Rev. James Walsh.
What can one say about the “Art of the Fugue” by J. S. Bach? Marvelous. Simply marvelous.
It will be in the extraordinary form with a modern setting by Arvo Part
The “Circular Letter Concerning the Preparation and Celebration of the Easter Feasts”
“My opinion is that this is one of the best congregational settings of the new texts.” — Adam Wood
The “beautiful” is largely distinguished by the degree to which the beautiful “thing” is in accord with nature.
Following the tradition of singing a capella during the Easter Triduum, can lend it a solemnity that “punctuates the entire season.”
Great opportunities for formation in drawing, painting, writing, reading, and leading
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