Which Mass Goes With Which Season?
Unfortunately, many ignore the words of Abbot Pothier, included at the front of the Vatican Edition.
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.”
Unfortunately, many ignore the words of Abbot Pothier, included at the front of the Vatican Edition.
Bishop Joseph Perry administered the Sacrament of Confirmation and celebrated a Pontifical Solemn High Mass on Gaudete Sunday.
Msgr. Kevin Irwin says this book “reflects the best of liturgical scholarship and wisdom gleaned from the liturgy.”
Cardinal Raphael Merry del Val published this reply to a Protestant scholar in 1902.
“I never witnessed a Mass in the so-called Extraordinary Form that was done in 15 minutes.”
The FSSP had a special Christmas Mass at their new Apostolate in Los Angeles.
The Sistine Chapel Choir sang beautifully at the Midnight Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica.
The birth of Christ recalls a specific time and place as does the music of Christmas. It is sacred music that has poured out into an increasingly secular world.
We won’t be singing “Frosty The Snowman” for Offertory!
A video of the Christmas Solemn High Mass in Hollywood film, “Christmas Holiday”
Remarks during the Ad Limina Visit of the German Bishops
It is solemnly made known, dearest brethren that, just as we through the bounteous mercy of God, have rejoiced in the Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ, likewise should we proclaim the joy of the Resurrection of this same Saviour.
There is such richness in the scriptures we sing in Advent. This is the kind of thing I find exciting! I am grateful to have discussed the propers with Dr. Pascual, Director of Music at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
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