Inverse correlation: As I age and decay, the Church regenerates and blossoms anew; new seedlings are seen emerging from the dungheap. Any comments on the following article? http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/column.php?n=2579
Very encouraging! As I watch a young organ scholar go off to university, having studied the sacred chant, organ, violin & counterpoint, I am very hopeful for the future! May these young artists prosper and grow!
Exp1- as you and I age and decay, don't relent and give Mr. Cooney encouragement with your allegory to his: "One foot in paradise, one in the waste." Ew.
Here's a routine reminder: Avoid flames: critique principles, not people. Be discriminating but don't nitpick. Be academic not acerbic. Be principled not polemical.
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