Comments for Ad Te Levávi Ánimam Meam http://adtelevavi.wordpress.com To Thee have I lifted up my soul (Introit - 1st Sunday of Advent) Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:25:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU Comment on Gregorian Chant by Free mp3s from the FSSP « Ad Te Levávi Ánimam Meam http://adtelevavi.wordpress.com/2008/03/08/gregorian-chant/#comment-370 Free mp3s from the FSSP « Ad Te Levávi Ánimam Meam Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:49:34 +0000 http://adtelevavi.wordpress.com/?p=96#comment-370 [...] something like this be heard at least on occasion in the average parish. Even the American bishops have singled out 3 particular chants that all Catholics should know “at a [...] [...] something like this be heard at least on occasion in the average parish. Even the American bishops have singled out 3 particular chants that all Catholics should know “at a [...]

]]> Comment on The Circumcision of the Lord by The Feast of the Most Precious Blood « Ad Te Levávi Ánimam Meam http://adtelevavi.wordpress.com/2008/01/02/circumcision/#comment-367 The Feast of the Most Precious Blood « Ad Te Levávi Ánimam Meam Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:09:49 +0000 http://adtelevavi.wordpress.com/2008/01/02/circumcision/#comment-367 [...] You may recall that the Circumcision is specifically commemorated in the Mass on the Octave Day of Christmas. But, today’s Feast calls to mind all of the occasions Our Lord shed his Blood. And this same Blood is offered daily in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass on altars the world over. [...] [...] You may recall that the Circumcision is specifically commemorated in the Mass on the Octave Day of Christmas. But, today’s Feast calls to mind all of the occasions Our Lord shed his Blood. And this same Blood is offered daily in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass on altars the world over. [...]

]]> Comment on Catholic Liturgical Music by Maureen http://adtelevavi.wordpress.com/2008/02/23/catholic-liturgical-music/#comment-360 Maureen Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:31:09 +0000 http://adtelevavi.wordpress.com/?p=81#comment-360 James0235, Thank you for your comments. I have never written in a "blog" before, but your comments resonated with me... As the recently appointed director of music at my Catholic Church, I find I am struggling to balance my personal bias re: the preference of "good" music with the "popular, secular, feel good" trend that permeates Catholic liturgies across the country (by the way, many protestant churches are facing these issues). I grew up with the folk Mass, but like many, as I grew up (ahem, matured) so did my musical taste and preference. At my church, there is a traditional choir; a guitar-style choir; life-teen (rock-Matt Maher, etc.) style - in other words, "something for everyone." Unfortunately, in some areas of the country, teaching Catholic school kids "Latin" or teaching them simply the parts of the Mass in Latin has also gone out of favor....THIS, however is the gist: it will take as many years for the pendulum to swing BACK to the center (meaning more traditional music than popular) as we have been to the left (since Vatican II), and a LOT of education--not just of musicians, but the seminarians, pastors, and yes, even the bishops, etc. Through it all, may we always remember--not for our glory, but for His. And may He help us do what is best for His Church. Thanks....M. James0235, Thank you for your comments. I have never written in a “blog” before, but your comments resonated with me…

As the recently appointed director of music at my Catholic Church, I find I am struggling to balance my personal bias re: the preference of “good” music with the “popular, secular, feel good” trend that permeates Catholic liturgies across the country (by the way, many protestant churches are facing these issues). I grew up with the folk Mass, but like many, as I grew up (ahem, matured) so did my musical taste and preference. At my church, there is a traditional choir; a guitar-style choir; life-teen (rock-Matt Maher, etc.) style - in other words, “something for everyone.” Unfortunately, in some areas of the country, teaching Catholic school kids “Latin” or teaching them simply the parts of the Mass in Latin has also gone out of favor….THIS, however is the gist: it will take as many years for the pendulum to swing BACK to the center (meaning more traditional music than popular) as we have been to the left (since Vatican II), and a LOT of education–not just of musicians, but the seminarians, pastors, and yes, even the bishops, etc.

Through it all, may we always remember–not for our glory, but for His. And may He help us do what is best for His Church.

Thanks….M.

]]> Comment on Catholic Liturgical Music by Free mp3s from the FSSP « Ad Te Levávi Ánimam Meam http://adtelevavi.wordpress.com/2008/02/23/catholic-liturgical-music/#comment-359 Free mp3s from the FSSP « Ad Te Levávi Ánimam Meam Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:29:04 +0000 http://adtelevavi.wordpress.com/?p=81#comment-359 [...] that the Church has repeatedly said that Gregorian Chant was to have “pride of place” over all other types of music in the [...] [...] that the Church has repeatedly said that Gregorian Chant was to have “pride of place” over all other types of music in the [...]

]]> Comment on Corpus Christi Procession by Hibachi http://adtelevavi.wordpress.com/2008/05/24/corpus-christi-procession/#comment-358 Hibachi Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:28:03 +0000 http://adtelevavi.wordpress.com/?p=195#comment-358 Somehow i missed the point. Probably lost in translation :) Anyway ... nice blog to visit. cheers, Hibachi! Somehow i missed the point. Probably lost in translation :) Anyway … nice blog to visit.

cheers, Hibachi!

]]> Comment on The Seven Sorrows Of Mary by nettie powell http://adtelevavi.wordpress.com/2008/03/14/the-seven-sorrows-of-mary/#comment-350 nettie powell Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:26:37 +0000 http://adtelevavi.wordpress.com/?p=106#comment-350 i would like to find the 7 sorrows of mary rosary and prayers if you know who could send me this pleasesend to nettie powell 164 bass st livingston tx 77351 email meat nettiel@mail.com thanks nettie i would like to find the 7 sorrows of mary rosary and prayers if you know who could send me this pleasesend to nettie powell 164 bass st livingston tx 77351 email meat nettiel@mail.com thanks nettie

]]> Comment on Quote by james0235 http://adtelevavi.wordpress.com/2008/06/04/quote-6/#comment-344 james0235 Sat, 07 Jun 2008 21:33:14 +0000 http://adtelevavi.wordpress.com/?p=202#comment-344 I have been hearing about that more and more lately. Who would have thought that there would ever be so much interest by Protestants in the Liturgy of the Hours? Hopefully, it will bear some fruit. I have been hearing about that more and more lately. Who would have thought that there would ever be so much interest by Protestants in the Liturgy of the Hours?

Hopefully, it will bear some fruit.

]]> Comment on Quote by asimplesinner http://adtelevavi.wordpress.com/2008/06/04/quote-6/#comment-343 asimplesinner Sat, 07 Jun 2008 18:55:13 +0000 http://adtelevavi.wordpress.com/?p=202#comment-343 A useful thought when talking to Evangelicals who are discovering para-monasticism and re-inventing the wheel with their versions of "the hours". A useful thought when talking to Evangelicals who are discovering para-monasticism and re-inventing the wheel with their versions of “the hours”.

]]> Comment on World’s Largest Monstrance to Be Unveiled by james0235 http://adtelevavi.wordpress.com/2008/05/31/worlds-largest-monstrance-to-be-unveiled/#comment-335 james0235 Fri, 30 May 2008 00:22:37 +0000 http://adtelevavi.wordpress.com/?p=194#comment-335 Dana I'm not sure that I've ever seen the one used at the Shrine. But, 5 feet is still pretty impressive. I'll keep a look out for it on EWTN. Now I am curious. And I really can't wait for some pictures or video of this new monstrance to become available. James Dana

I’m not sure that I’ve ever seen the one used at the Shrine. But, 5 feet is still pretty impressive. I’ll keep a look out for it on EWTN. Now I am curious.

And I really can’t wait for some pictures or video of this new monstrance to become available.

James

]]> Comment on World’s Largest Monstrance to Be Unveiled by djgang http://adtelevavi.wordpress.com/2008/05/31/worlds-largest-monstrance-to-be-unveiled/#comment-334 djgang Thu, 29 May 2008 17:12:04 +0000 http://adtelevavi.wordpress.com/?p=194#comment-334 Hi James.. Isn't the one at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, like 5 feet tall? Anyway, this is neat...I wonder when it is going to televised on EWTN..guess I'll have to research some more. Enjoying your blog! Dana Hi James..

Isn’t the one at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, like 5 feet tall?

Anyway, this is neat…I wonder when it is going to televised on EWTN..guess I’ll have to research some more.

Enjoying your blog!

Dana

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