Papal Liturgies – Day 3 of the Papal Visit
Pope Francis celebrated Solemn Vespers at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC.
Jesus said to them: “I have come into this world so that a sentence may fall upon it, that those who are blind should see, and those who see should become blind. If you were blind, you would not be guilty. It is because you protest, ‘We can see clearly,’ that you cannot be rid of your guilt.”
Pope Francis celebrated Solemn Vespers at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC.
“In thy tender mercy, guide aright, we beseech thee, O Lord, our hearts…”
Passion … is a tremendous engine for achieving the very best results.
I believe Fr. Robert Fromageot was professor of Gregorian chant at the FSSP seminary.
If there are only two concepts you are able to instill in a child in the early stages regarding breathing, they would be 1) fill and empty the stomach with air just like a balloon (don’t use the chest) and 2) keep the shoulders down and relaxed.
Some highlights of the papal liturgies on the second day of Pope Francis’s visit
The accusation by this lady really hurt me; but I’m not sure why…
One could also use a Mode VII psalm tone to “solve” the problem … but that just sounds wrong.
A commenter had posted, “Their metrical chant is a revelation!” That piqued my curiosity.
Concrete gestures that enter hearts and stir consciences are essential, inspiring in everyone that inner conversion that is the prerequisite for all ecumenical progress. — Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
“Very humbly, O Lord, we implore of thy majesty, that the holy mysteries we are celebrating … save us from transgressing in the time to come …”
Including a brief survey of tunes for Benediction hymns from a few of the hymnbooks on my bookshelf.
World Library Publications has published settings of Communion propers for Advent. Listen here to beautiful recordings directed by Paul French.
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