Music had always been the handmaid of the Roman liturgy. Richard Morris handmaidliturgymusic 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
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
The tunes, rhythms, and messages are drawn mainly from secular culture. Richard Morris culturedrawmessage 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
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
As for sacred polyphony, there is no reason to be afraid of it. Richard Morris afraidpolyphonyreason Change image and share on social
