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.”
“We are today not another Church as 500 years ago; it’s always the same Church.” —Cardinal Ratzinger on EWTN
He died on the Feast of the Most Precious Blood (at least according to the EF calendar) at age 96.
The Pope Emeritus presents church music as something central to life.
An International Conference on Liturgical Formation in Light of the New Evangelization
We must respect the vision of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
Cardinal Sarah reveals the instructions he received from Pope Francis upon his appointment as Prefect of the CDW.
An International Conference on Liturgical Formation in Light of the New Evangelization
Continuing the Work of Helen Hull Hitchcock
Impromptu Address of His Holiness Benedict XVI to the Members of the Pontifical “Sistine” Choir
Archbishop Sheen said nary a word about any liturgical reforms following the Council.
For me tradition is not going to the past, but going to the origins.
