Gotta love Pope Benedict, who's busting the craptastic modern music his predecessor welcomed into St. Peter's back down to the minor leagues:
Mgr Valentin Miserachs Grau, the director of the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music, which trains church musicians, said that there had been serious "deviations" in the performance of sacred music."How far we are from the true spirit of sacred music. How can we stand it that such a wave of inconsistent, arrogant and ridiculous profanities have so easily gained a stamp of approval in our celebrations?" he said.
He added that a pontifical office could correct the abuses, and would be "opportune". He said: "Due to general ignorance, especially in sectors of the clergy, there exists music which is devoid of sanctity, true art and universality."
Mgr Grau said that Gregorian chant was the "cardinal point" of liturgical music and that traditional music "should become again the living soul of the assembly".
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Wonderful, and three cheers for the Pope. He's kicking out the "craptastic" music in favor of more traditional music.
Now...when will he kick out the pedophile priests and the bishops who protected them in favor of more Christ-like clergy?
A freshly whitewashed sepulcher is still full of rot, Rod. Jesus knew that. I'm surprised you can't see it for yourself.
Erin:
I have no dog in the hunt about the music one way or the other, but ...
Who decides what is proper worship toward G-d in the Catholic Church? Men (and I emphasize men, not women).
Who, last I checked, are not G-d. So who knows what REALLY pleases G-d?
I'm just sayin'.
The trend here is good. Obviously some things can stay and give an eclectic sense to services if that is what is agreed upon. The worst definitely has to go.
Sorry, I've been unable to respond til now. Kids on vacation. Time at a premium.
Erin, it's interesting you should mention the idea of a sung mass. My husband is Melkite Catholic and their entire mass is sung. It is truly beautiful to hear and I'm sure those who attend enjoy the music. Is it not pleasing to God that people enjoy the music at mass?
Jesus is The Way, The Truth, and the Light. Not the music. Of course everything we sing should be scripturally sound. But why does Art or Creativity or Music just have to exist in the past.
Should it be that once we discover something great. There will never be another attempt at greatness, That's the end of it? Once the Sistine Chapel was completed. There was no further need for one to paint?
I just don't 'get' the condescension and hatred of newer music. Maybe I never will. Sure some of it should be ditched - that's true of any art form. But I liked it when "Be not afraid" was played as I walked up for Confirmation. I still remember it. And I like hearing scriptures in a new way. It adds to my understanding and prayerfulness.
There is not just one way to pray. And there is not just one way to sing that pleases God.
I am not saying Banish the past. I'm saying Keep the Best and Be open to new expressions of Faith. Where I go to church noone scratches. When the music plays, people sing and yes parents and children sometimes clap and even smile. And maybe they get the sense that God is Good and they have much to be thankful for. And they truly celebrate Mass.
"Now...when will he kick out the pedophile priests and the bishops who protected them in favor of more Christ-like clergy?"
Right after he throws out the trolls.
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