Are Hymns Boring?
I love hymns … sung properly, that is!
Hymns Replacing Propers
Jungmann’s Remarkable Statement About The Mass Propers In 1964
In essence, Jungmann is saying, “I’ve decided that each Mass has a theme, and if the ancient Propers don’t match it, they’ve been wrong for 1600 years.”
Does This Cartoon Sound Rude?
The intention is to get people thinking about why we substitute our own choices for the texts assigned by the Church at Entrance, Offertory, & Communion.
“Ministerial Creativity” by Bishop Donald Trautman
“In the United States we have a very healthy understanding of liturgy. We know something about liturgy, and I think we’re doing it rather well.” — Bishop Trautman (October 2005)
The G.I.R.M. Mentions “Hymnus” Only Once …
Ironically, that’s the spot you’re least likely to hear a hymn at Mass!
What’s So Great About The Mass Propers?
“If the world is progressing intellectually, should not the existence of God have been defined in the 1st century and the nature of the Trinity in the 19th?” — Fulton J. Sheen
Replacing the Entrance Chant With A Hymn Or Song?
This short video might annoy your friends … yet it just might get us thinking!
No Salvation From Decrees (3 of 3)
Fr. Georg May was a superb Canon lawyer and faithfully heard Confessions every Saturday … even during the tumultuous years following the Second Vatican Council.
“And I Will Raise You Up” — Voice Of God Songs During Mass
“This is not to say that prayers in strophic form cannot be uttered with a prayerful mentality.” — Professor László Dobszay
Graduale Simplex, Archbishop Bugnini, And More
I’m reminded of my years as a high school teacher. There were always 5-6 parents who had too much time on their hands, and they pestered the administration for changes.
Hymns: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know (1 of 2)
PART 1: What is a Catholic “hymn” ?
Hymns: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know (2 of 2)
PART 2: How do hymns fit into the Catholic Mass ?