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This Communion antiphon sparkles with beauty.
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.”
The Communion Chant includes gorgeous verses in fauxbourdon.
This “Entrance Chant” is used during liturgical years A, B, and C.
Is Tito Casini correct that vernacular plainsong is a “sin against nature?”
Some believe that “joyful” texts sound happy in Gregorian Chant and “sad” texts sound mournful.
Fully harmonized, including fabulous (optional) verses from the New Testament.
Like so many Advent antiphons, this one is in the first mode and comes from the prophet Isaiah.
The feast of Christ the King—a completely modern feast—was added in 1925.
This Introit is in the sixth mode (known as the “peaceful” mode).
Singing Gregorian Chant lifts one’s spirits. Agree or disagree?
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