When starting the celebration of Mass, let your words lead the people directly into the sacred ritual and away from everything else. Do not use your own personal secular greetings such as "Good morning" during the rite, but simply begin, as a priest, with "In the name of the Father...".
Do not assume that those who complain and make a lot of noise actually do represent what 'everybody' thinks. (They usually do not!)
If you truly are tone-deaf
If you truly are tone-deaf, please don't attempt the preface dialogue, as no one will know what note to begin the responses on.
what HELPFUL advice would you give these priests about any aspect of parish liturgical music ministry?
OTOH, a DM's frustration level with resistance to doctrinaire management could result in the DM calling out a pastor or other clergy, which results in a near death experience for one's career. Such as I found out up close, and personal a year ago.
Is this really advice for the pastor? He should be aware that there are expert musicians that might disagree.two-part music is easier to grasp than four-part, and can be just as beautiful)
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