Music had always been the handmaid of the Roman liturgy. Richard Morris handmaidliturgymusic Change image and share on social
Participation is easily obtained with Latin chant. Richard Morris chanteasilylatin Change image and share on social
As for sacred polyphony, there is no reason to be afraid of it. Richard Morris afraidpolyphonyreason 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
You can count on one hand the number of Novus Ordo churches in this country that feature a fully Catholic music program of any quality, consistent with the Roman rite tradition. Richard Morris catholicchurchconsistent Change image and share on social
It bothers me when I hear it in a car commercial or some such. But for the most part, it's better than seeing sacred music relegated to the scrap heap. Richard Morris bothercarcommercial 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
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
The tunes, rhythms, and messages are drawn mainly from secular culture. Richard Morris culturedrawmessage Change image and share on social
Thus the slogan should be reversed: Catholics taught the world what music is supposed to sound like, and, more importantly, what it is supposed to mean. Richard Morris catholicimportantlymusic Change image and share on social
