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Nothing beats a real pipe organ, but you may be able to put together a respectable substitute that you can lug into a church in a few bags.
Divine Liturgy and a new pipe organ
“The manifold possibilities of the organ remind us of the immensity and the magnificence of God.” (Pope Benedict XVI)
There is a built in tendency for nervous musicians to rush things – I think as your heart beats faster, your perception of time is dilated. As you build more confidence your sense of timing improves too.
One of the most painful spiritual experiences many Catholics suffer is the closure of their parish.
To what extent does the pipe organ’s inclusion as a worship component influence
the quality of your worship experience?
It is striking to even consider that Jesus has his own “thoughts” or “designs” within his own Heart.
While the pipe organ languishes in some places, it flourishes in others. There are three reasons why.
Organists can no longer take for granted the dominant use—or for that matter, any use of the organ despite anything Sacrosanctum Concilium states.
Few parishes are willing to sing Gregorian Introits for the Entrance Procession, but it is SIGNIFICANT that the very first Introit of Lent sings of God’s infinite MERCY.
A close friend, a priest once told me years ago something I’ve never forgotten. “The people don’t need to know what it is to understand it.” They will understand the prayer interiorly if not in words. Since hearing that, I have always thought it important to play and pray music related to a relevant text.
