I was able to touch on some of Vatican II's teaching on new compositions, and my favorite teaching of Vatican II, Lumen Gentium's last chapter. Much else musical and textual was addressed, including the easiest, no-conflict way to introduce propers in a parish.
Sorry for all the "ums." Writing hymn texts is a stronger suit of mine than public speaking!
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