Solemn High Mass with Faure’s Requiem on All Souls’ Day
Missa Solemnis to be offered at St. John Paul II Shrine in Washington, DC
“A much greater source of anxiety to Us is the style of action of those who maintain that liturgical worship should shed its sacred character, who foolishly say we should substitute for sacred items & furnishings ordinary common things in daily use.” —Pope Saint Paul VI (14 Oct 1968)
Missa Solemnis to be offered at St. John Paul II Shrine in Washington, DC
This vision of the Church’s relationship with Latin is quite different from the perspective held by many post-conciliar liturgists.
Having invited reader input the other day, I offer now my own opinion.
Saint John Paul calls artists to a great responsibility–but also gives a warning.
Are we bringing forth treasures? Are we cultivating these treasures or do we leave them in the back of the storeroom?
As Gregorian Chant was arguably “dead” during much of his pontificate, Pope Saint John Paul II’s strong words on Gregorian Chant are therefore quite notable.
On air discussion with Dr. Jennifer Pascual, Director of Music at St. Patrick’s Cathedral – the youth-propelled chant movement, the new economic model of publishing, and how these are reshaping the liturgical landscape…and broadcast of the “Mass in Honor of Pope Saint John Paul II”.
Preview of the “Mass in Honor of Pope Saint John Paul II” Listen to the Gloria!
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