Hello. I just launched my new blog, Lex orandi, lex credendi. One of the things that I want to highlight is the importance of genuine Sacred Music. Unfortunately, there is a huge dearth down here in the South Texas hinterland. I can't tell you how many times I have had to suffer through the Massive Cremation and the OCP drek. I want this blog primarily to educate my fellow South Texans on the importance of properly celebrated liturgy (especially sacred music).
While I only have two posts and still need to work on the aesthetics, I figured it could still be of some use.
I just posted a new entry on my blog concerning Sacred Music. I was very discouraged with the music my parish used today. It comes from Rise Up and Sing. I suffered through:
Glory and Praise to Our God
Be Not Afraid
Eat This Bread (which was not that bad)
City of God
God deserves better. The Mass deserves better. I am watching the Papal Mass for the Canonization of the Blesseds. This is my opium.
I just posted something on sacred music. Week in and week out, Marty Haugen continues to torture me. I don't know how much more of the Massive Cremation I can take, especially his Agnus Dei. Of course, Bob Hurd/Ken Canebo is also pretty bad. The intro to their version of the Sanctus sounds more like the Cheers theme song. Any how, please mosey over the mourn with me.
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