Fifa World Cup
What does the liturgy have to do with the World Cup of soccer? Nothing, probably, or maybe something.
“Is it not true that prohibiting or suspecting the extraordinary form can only be inspired by the demon who desires our suffocation and spiritual death?” —The Vatican’s chief liturgist from 2014-2021; interview with Edw. Pentin (23-Sep-2019)
Renowned as composer, conductor, theorist, author, pedagogue, and organist, Aurelio Porfiri has served the Church on multiple continents at the highest levels. Born and raised in Italy, he currently serves as Director of Choral Activities and Composer in Residence for Santa Rosa de Lima School (Macao, China). Read more.
What does the liturgy have to do with the World Cup of soccer? Nothing, probably, or maybe something.
“Mæstro Porfiri is a true lover of liturgy and music and a serious, honest, and responsible person.” — Domenico Cardinal Bartolucci (Vatican)
I am dead. And now here I am viewing my funeral. The people in attendance are not aware that I am looking at them.
Someone might exclaim: “You also are doing this. We’ve seen your settings of the responsorial psalm!”
Most bishops will talk about everything from global warming to the latest cure for cholesterol, but they leave the issue of liturgical music to priests who think that saving people means dying with them…
Must those that have something to do with liturgical music be good persons?
I have no reasons to doubt their personal sanctity, but perhaps the proverbial “Roman slow pace” in this case would prove to be useful and somehow opportune.
I’m amazed to see how being “anonymous” can make people behave in a way they would never behave if they used their true names.
“Indeed the real topic is not if liturgical music is important, but for what liturgical music is important.” — Aurelio Porfiri
“I am sorry, but this is not fair. Latin is heritage for each one of us.” — Aurelio Porfiri
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