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.”
As many parishes struggle, your presence, your voice, your witness to the love of Christ is that much more important!
Two course offerings from the St. Cecilia Academy for Pastoral Musicians
The program seeks to broaden the knowledge of already well trained musicians so that they can become well trained liturgical musicians.
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.
A Catalog
I confront a challenge most musicians of sacred music face: the battle between the Word and musical “feel.” From the Word, emanates a life: all that is love, all that is beauty, all that is sacrifice and service to God.
