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by alan29
Tue May 06, 2008 6:37 pm
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: Status of Hymns at Mass
Replies: 50
Views: 20189

Re: Status of Hymns at Mass

Who would have the sheer arrogance to compose a more liturgically correct version of the psalm that is Old 100th? Alan BUt what status would you give this little poetic offering? 1 I joyed when to the house of God, Go up, they said to me. 2 Jerusalem, within thy gates our feet shall standing be. 3 ...
by alan29
Thu May 01, 2008 8:44 am
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: Status of Hymns at Mass
Replies: 50
Views: 20189

Re: Status of Hymns at Mass

Who would have the sheer arrogance to compose a more liturgically correct version of the psalm that is Old 100th?
Alan
by alan29
Tue Apr 29, 2008 7:03 pm
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: Status of Hymns at Mass
Replies: 50
Views: 20189

Re: Status of Hymns at Mass

If that was the intention of the English bishops, they missed out one step.
They forgot to commission and pay for settings of the Propers in English.
Any volunteers?
Alan
by alan29
Sun Apr 27, 2008 8:58 pm
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: Late arrivals at the Liturgists' Ball
Replies: 91
Views: 44946

Re: Late arrivals at the Liturgists' Ball

RIP - the totally magnificent Humph.
What will become of Samantha now?
Alan
by alan29
Thu Apr 24, 2008 8:18 am
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: ICEL new Missal texts sampler
Replies: 21
Views: 8008

Re: ICEL new Missal texts sampler

There is no special magic in this or that way of expressing the same idea or truth, unless it is a creal statement that needs assent.
All I expect is that the powers that be do me and my fellow worshippers the courtesy of not mangling our language. I find it deeply patronising and offensive.
Alan
by alan29
Sun Apr 20, 2008 11:10 am
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: Ministers (lay and ordained) charging for their ministries
Replies: 27
Views: 9764

Re: Ministers (lay and ordained) charging for their ministries

Gosh, sounds as though Southern Comfort has had dreadful experiences of diaconal ministry! My experience is limited to two, one at Summer School and another in my son's parish, but based on that I'd be all in favour of deacons. I can see how S.C.'s example might arise though, so do many people shar...
by alan29
Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:11 pm
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: Choir wanted: Guild of St Stephen, Southwark, Annual Rally
Replies: 11
Views: 4460

Re: Choir wanted: Guild of St Stephen, Southwark, Annual Rally

I think that a stipend can have a two way benefit for the musician "a labourer is worthy of their hire." etc for the parish a contract can be a way of "persuading" people that perhaps their playing is more of a hindrance than a help. Just because financial reward is involved that...
by alan29
Tue Apr 15, 2008 1:01 pm
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: Relative importance of feasts
Replies: 14
Views: 5023

Re: Relative importance of feasts

Surely Easter is supreme and unique.
Alan
by alan29
Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:32 am
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: Two queries for my small choir
Replies: 8
Views: 3453

Re: Two queries for my small choir

Here's a vote for Bach chorales. Something like the Passion Chorale is exquisite in Holy Week and very singable(and listenable to), but challenging enough to give a beginning choir areal sense of achievement. The English Hymnal is brimming with them for every season.
Alan
by alan29
Sat Mar 15, 2008 12:33 pm
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: A crucifix in every classroom - fundamentalism?
Replies: 7
Views: 3126

Re: A crucifix in every classroom - fundamentalism?

If only education were just a matter of telling a child that something is to be believed, and they then believed it. I think that Catholicism is rather more than a set of propositions that have to be assented to. And I believe that catholic schools are about so much more than that. They at least hav...
by alan29
Thu Mar 13, 2008 9:56 am
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: Active Participation?
Replies: 31
Views: 11777

Re: Active Participation?

I totally agree about Humanae Vitae. To compound matters it is the children of that 60s generation who are now unchurched. When I talk to the pupils about the church in the Catholic Secondary where I work it is seen as a complete irrelevance to 95% of their lives. They have no contact with the Churc...
by alan29
Wed Mar 12, 2008 9:36 am
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Replies: 10
Views: 6462

Re: Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

I have seen them lay a hand on the head and say "God bless you," as a parent might to a child.
Alan
by alan29
Fri Mar 07, 2008 9:22 am
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: Active Participation?
Replies: 31
Views: 11777

Re: Active Participation?

Thank you, Oops, for reminding me that I should have read it. I'm afraid that two things struck me about the article. 1) It tends to make statements though they were revealed truth. It doesn't seem to have any doubts. In particular, it claims that the liturgical renewal post V2 was a success. In vi...
by alan29
Tue Mar 04, 2008 2:11 pm
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: Congregational Singing
Replies: 16
Views: 9275

Re: Congregational Singing

Here I am Lord
Celtic alleluia (and Mass?)
Be not afaid
Do not be afraid
Gadarene Mass(oops, Gathering)
Here in this place
Soul of my saviour
Crimond
Praise my soul the Kingof heaven

Must be others
by alan29
Mon Mar 03, 2008 4:33 pm
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: Congregational Singing
Replies: 16
Views: 9275

Re: Congregational Singing

I assumed we were talking about playing in our own communities, where I would hope we would be aware of what they know.
Alan