Category Archives: Sacred Music

“Active Participation” or “Actual Participation?”

Posted on August 4, 2013 by marklangley

There is a great article over there at newliturgicalmovement that deals with this text, significant to the worship of every Catholic: “Mother Church earnestly desires that all the faithful should be led to that full, conscious and active participation in … Continue reading →

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Alleluia! In Resurectione Tua

Posted on March 31, 2013 by marklangley

Happy Easter! This is the day the Lord has made: all time and truth is God’s alone. Let heaven rejoice, let earth be glad, and praise surround high heaven’s throne. This is the day Christ rose from death; evil’s strong … Continue reading →

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The “Four Hymn Mass” Is Not The Church’s Vision.

Posted on March 27, 2013 by marklangley

Well… we have been discussing sacred music and its role in the liturgy, and it might occur to someone to ask “What does all this have to do with Catholic Classical Education?” and “Why are we spending so much time … Continue reading →

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An Integral Part: Music and the Mass

Posted on March 23, 2013 by marklangley

Foiled! I can’t find the official Latin edition of the principal text for anyone who wishes to understand the role of Sacred Music in the Liturgy. You ask, “what is the fundamental text for those who wish to understand the … Continue reading →

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Sacred Music and The Catholic School II

Posted on March 21, 2013 by marklangley

115. Great importance is to be attached to the teaching and practice of music in seminaries, in the novitiates and houses of study of religious of both sexes, and also in other Catholic institutions and schools. To impart this instruction, teachers … Continue reading →

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Sacred Music and Catholic Classical Education

Posted on March 18, 2013 by marklangley

There is no doubt about it. Every  Catholic School ought to provide an enormous focus on singing Sacred Music. By providing an enormous focus on singing Sacred Music I mean: 1. Every student ought to be required to sing– even students with … Continue reading →

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