Something That Would Fix So Much … But Nobody Mentions It
Is this “tacit” approval really “imaginary” approval?
“If we do not love those whom we see, how can we love God, Whom we do not see?” Bishop Fulton J. Sheen
Is this “tacit” approval really “imaginary” approval?
This simple setting of Gregorian Credo IV uses organ, men’s voices, and women’s voices.
“Smoke rises from the Mountain of Doom. The hour grows late, and Gandalf the Grey rides to Isengard seeking my counsel.”
“We solemnly offer the sacrifice at the beginning of Lent, O Lord…”
Lenten discipline : St Philip Neri says “to love to be unknown”; Gandalf says “Keep it secret, keep it safe.”
This SATB setting can be used during any liturgical season and has “O Salutaris Hostia” as one of its verses.
The text is by St. Gregory the Great, who was Pope from 590-604.
If we can solve these 3 misunderstandings, people can fall in love with chant easier!
Do we remember that people in the pews often lack our musical background?
Are you up for a special hymn challenge?
I hope this might serve as a foundation for your future work with young singers in your parish.
“The phone is our century’s plague. It destroys character, interaction, friendships, families, and our time. We are glued to these devices.”
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