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For many years, this situation embarrassed me.
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For many years, this situation embarrassed me.

The principal books of music for the Eucharist were recently (re-)confirmed by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

“Peace, peace, peace on earth; peace to God’s people, all people on earth.”

Is this “tacit” approval really “imaginary” approval?

It’s no secret. Anyone who’s been in Church music realizes what happens in 99% of Catholic parishes.

We should be more and more convinced that the Propers are “healthier” than alternative songs…

The wife of a Church musician weighs in…

This year one, a seminarian from our parish is being ordained. He requested that we sing the Propers for his first Mass.

The practical end of formal approval.

How modernism effects music and babies. And how UNICEF is like the Catholic Church.

When the GIRM says “four options”, they really mean four preferences…

“Tacit approval” alone isn’t getting the job done. It is abdicating authority to composers and publishers, pastors and liturgists.

The current GIRM never mentions “tacit” approval.

“After six months and 70+ letters, I received a letter from the chairman of Bishops’ Committee on the Liturgy.” —Dan Craig
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