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Saint John Paul stated: “The ‘beautiful’ was thus wedded to the ‘true’”. Is there a standard for what is beautiful?
Educated people in the 19th century feared the influence of opera on moral character. We seem to have lost any sense of music’s power to corrupt us.
I know people will attack me for saying this, but I’m against “concert Masses”—and I think that quote from “Sacrosanctum Concilium” backs me up.
“How do we answer a question posed 30 years ago about learning prayers?” — Fr. Alan Guanella
“As you notice, they sing the whole concert—seventeen pieces—all by memory. They are really amazing.” — Aurelio Porfiri
Are we surprised that authentic Church music died in the 1970s?
Let’s help Catholics appreciate the richness of polyphonic music, which can be quite powerful.
“What stood out to me was the attention that Bishop Salvado gave to music…”
Does This Mean That Cohabitation Is Okay Now?
A consistently serious parish whose Pastor never deviates from Catholic doctrine.
A booklet in PDF to download, plus a flashcard set and a slight digression into Lego(R).
Saint John Paul calls artists to a great responsibility–but also gives a warning.
Reading the General Instruction of the Roman Missal can bring many surprises. One of them has to do with the ubiquitous communion hymn.
“When this Congregation gave ‘recognitio’ to your Bishops’ Conference, this was done on the condition that kneeling communicants are not to be denied Holy Communion.” — Vatican Statement
I’ve come to realize that truth & beauty should be loved for their own sake. Trying to “possess” them is silly.
