Daily Archives: 9 March 2008

DMC 30-32: Music

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Hold on to your hats for a few surprises in DMC on music: 30. Singing must be given great importance in all celebrations, but it is to be especially encouraged in every way for Masses celebrated with children, in view … Continue reading →

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Egeria and the Litany

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(This is Neil.) Todd’s post about the Litany of the Saints perhaps led some of our readers to wonder more generally about the litany form of prayer, in which a deacon or priest offers supplications and the people then respond, … Continue reading →

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A Third Criticism of Mahrt

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As readers know, Dr William Mahrt’s critique of the USCCB document Sing to the Lord (SttL) is not a favorite of mine. A few visitors criticized in turn my approach to probing his article for errors of music and in … Continue reading →

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DMC 29: Children Preparing Liturgy

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Part 3 of Chapter III treats “Preparation for the Celebration.” At our parish school, each Mass is assigned  to a class for preparation. The liturgist and pastor each meet with the class to review the readings, produce intentions, and explore … Continue reading →

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