Even Catholic parishes today are not wanting for talent. But no serious singer or organist will get anywhere near the typical music program, at least if he wants to retain his self-respect. Richard Morris catholicmusicorganist Change image and share on social
Inaudible prayers, particularly of the Canon, which at first don't seem to have anything to do with music, end up being a very important part of the aesthetic of the traditional structure of the Mass. Richard Morris aestheticcanonend Change image and share on social
At St. Francis de Sales in Atlanta, we do not have an organ. We do not have rehearsals during the week. We do not have a professional choir. Richard Morris atlantachoirfrancis Change image and share on social
Participation is easily obtained with Latin chant. Richard Morris chanteasilylatin Change image and share on social
The pastor of a parish will typically have no education in the chant or in music, and he will hire the first music director who walks through the door. Richard Morris chantdirectordoor Change image and share on social
When the truth is that there would be no great Western music, and certainly no decent choral repertoire, without the Catholic faith. Richard Morris catholicchoraldecent Change image and share on social
Never have so many recordings of the great Masses and motets been in wider circulation. Richard Morris circulationgreatmasse Change image and share on social
For two thousand years, the Church has guided the development of music, carefully legislating to fuse artistic talent and aesthetic beauty with the demands of the Faith. Richard Morris aestheticartisticbeauty Change image and share on social
Music had always been the handmaid of the Roman liturgy. Richard Morris handmaidliturgymusic Change image and share on social
You can read about it all you want, but there is no substitute for just doing it. Richard Morris readsubstitute Change image and share on social
