organdonor12

Rift in Music Ministry
Reval, Thank you for sharing the beautiful chant version of “O Sacrum Convivium”. I like it much better. Unfortunately, the only version in our hymnal is the one from Ricky Manalo.

Comment by organdonor12 May 24 permalink
Rift in Music Ministry
Yes, our Priest does sing his parts of the Mass. During Lent, he started singing the Kyrie chant and so I offered to play it for him. I found this new song and I wanted to ask what others thought of it before I began playing it at Mass. It is c…

Comment by organdonor12 May 23 permalink
Rift in Music Ministry
Don9of11, I looked over your list and it is identical to the personal binder of songs that I play for Holy Mass. There are a few that I do not have so I will be adding them to my binder of music. I am always on the lookout to add more traditiona…

Comment by organdonor12 May 16 permalink
Rift in Music Ministry
Like a Shepherd- has some confusing lyrics. Here are the lyrics: Like a shepherd He feeds His flock And gathers the lambs in His arms Holding them carefully close to His heart Leading them home Say to the cities of Judah "Prepare the way o…

Comment by organdonor12 May 16 permalink
Rift in Music Ministry
Thank you, TimTheEnchanter, it appears to me that this person thinks they are going to influence the music ministry with the swapping the traditional with contemporary folk songs. Maybe they are worming their way in, thinking they need to "fix…

Comment by organdonor12 May 15 permalink
Rift in Music Ministry
Thank you to, Irishtenor, Anna_Bendiksen (for the prayers...they are much needed), RC_Liturgy_Music (for sharing your experiences, it is wise to establish limits), and trentonjconn for reading and responding to my post. Sometimes we have to stand…

Comment by organdonor12 May 15 permalink
Rift in Music Ministry
Abbysmum, thanks for sharing your experience. Our teenagers really show great promise for the future of the Church. I think the boomer generation sees the folk music as a rebellion against their parent's generation...one that they just cann…

Comment by organdonor12 May 15 permalink
Rift in Music Ministry
Thanks CatholicZ90, he is a pastor of three Parishes including this one. He asked me to move from one Parish to this one because of the lack of music there. I agree, I think we have a good rapport. I get lots of compliments from the congregation.…

Comment by organdonor12 May 15 permalink
Rift in Music Ministry
Thank you, CGM, that is great advice. If this happens again, I will have a discussion with the parish priest. You are spot on with it being an issue of authority. She looks at herself as the parent.

Comment by organdonor12 May 15 permalink
Our New Pope Sings!
I saw that video and it made my heart smile. I hope he writes an encyclical to recommend a removal of all the insufferable folk music that has plagued the liturgy for far too long!

Comment by organdonor12 May 15 permalink

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