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.”
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.
The public singing of Vespers is an antidote to the kind of clericalism frequently condemned by Pope Francis.
Starting tonight, the “O Antiphons” are prayed at Vespers. A recording of James MacMillan’s “Veni, Veni, Emmanuel” is also included in this post.
My performance leaves much to be desired, but you get the idea.
This famous Advent hymn was not written in the 1800s—it goes back at least to the 15th century.
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If you want to test the USCCB policy, try this experiment.
Catholic churches ought not to be treated as houses of entertainment, but as houses of prayer.
We may not convince anyone that certain music is more worthy than another. But we can all understand that sacred music must orient itself towards reverence and prayer.
Reflection on “Understanding the Sacred” based on two events happened in Vatican this week
Two old videos of the Opening of the Holy Door
Including six reasons why Tomás Luis de Victoria may be the true composer of this piece.
With a masterpiece like this, we must be careful not to rush in where angels fear to tread.
Providing music for the Traditional Latin Mass is not nearly as hard as some believe.
Of Tetrarchs, High Priests, and the Polar Express
