“Pope Francis Hymn Book” … (Published 2014)
The Pope Francis Hymn Book consists of all the hymns from the Vatican II Hymnal, plus an additional forty-five new hymns
“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)
The Pope Francis Hymn Book consists of all the hymns from the Vatican II Hymnal, plus an additional forty-five new hymns
Download the entire book for free or purchase the beautiful book (spiral-bound).
“Nevertheless, in order that the people may be able to join in the responsorial psalm more readily, some texts of responses and psalms have been chosen…”
We seldom post videos, but this one might be enjoyed by our readers.
The Vatican II Hymnal Website will continue to house free online hymns.
Certain parts of the Mass (such as the Canon) must remain in Latin, while others, especially those directed to the people (such as the readings and the restored «Oratio fidelium»), can take place in the vernacular.
Jeff discovered that making an impromptu video is harder than he thought!
These Mass texts are “3L” : Large, Lovely, Legible … silly sounding, but true!
“The sooner we get started, the sooner some of you will live to see it.” — Donald Cardinal Wuerl, talking in 2012 about the forthcoming Lectionary revisions.
Approved by the USCCB — 2014 Imprimatur from Bishop Slattery of Tulsa.
“My intention in writing sacred choral music is firstly for the adoration of God and the veneration and glorification of Our Blessed Lady …” — Nicholas Wilton
This book collects twenty years’ worth of choral compositions for the Catholic liturgy.
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