Guest Article: “Why That Hymn Doesn’t Work”
Twelve Criteria to Help Explain Yourself
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.”
“Do it gradually, with proper catechesis, to avoid shocking the people.” —Most Rev’d Gracida
“Let Thy grace, we beseech Thee, O Lord … make us to be continually zealous in doing good works.”
Many of us are gearing up our choir programs. Yet if we do not invest of ourselves time to “know” the Lord, our work may be for our own glorification rather than for God’s.
Art is not a form of propaganda; it is a form of truth.
The grandmother of 5 choristers informed me that one of her granddaughters told her rehearsal wasn’t long enough—it seemed to be over just as it was starting!
This short clip from “It’s a Wonderful Life” helps us understand…
A Reflection on the National Parks, Sacred Architecture, and “Laudato Si”
Welsh composer, Paul Mealor, talks about the importance of choral music.
“Let Thy continual pity, O Lord, cleanse and fortify Thy Church…”
World Library Publications has published settings of Communion propers for Advent and Christmas. Listen here to beautiful recordings directed by Paul French.
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