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.”
They were: (1) Cardinal Palazzini; (2) Cardinal Stickler; (3) Cardinal Mayer; (4) Cardinal Oddi; (5) Cardinal Casaroli; (6) Cardinal Gantin; (7) Cardinal Innocenti; (8) Cardinal Ratzinger; (9) Cardinal Tomko.
Only fellow choirmasters know how much work choirmasters do “behind the scenes.”
“As a pastor of souls, I wince at this sort of language directed at good Catholics…” —Monsignor Charles Pope
For the Blessing of Holy Water on Epiphany Eve.
The early history of Solesmes plainchant research provides a historical parallel for responding to current Vatican liturgical rules.
Archbishop Roche says the ‘true’ parishioners are supposed to make it clear the EF people are lowest on the totem pole.
I felt that the Listening and Discernment Guides would make something of a Christmas Party Diversion while my family was all gathered together. We had a lively discussion, following the Guides with a suitable lack of rigidity. I hope the synod itself will be as much fun for the bishops.
Dear readers, thank you for everything!
Vatican II said: “The treasury of sacred music is to be preserved and fostered with great care” (SC §114).
This statement by the “Una Voce” president strikes me as inaccurate.
“The Extraordinary Form is another expression (older than the 1969 Missal) and is a valid expression of the Church’s liturgy.” —Arthur Roche
Free scores and practice videos in English and Spanish for the Announcement of Easter and Moveable Feasts (Epiphany Proclamation)
I recorded all the voices, to demonstrate how it sounds…
I remember hearing folks say (erroneously): “Don’t cross out Christmas!”
Vatican II said: “Pastors must see to it that Vespers is celebrated in parishes on Sundays and the more solemn feasts” (SC §100).
