You may have read recently that the Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments released a directive on using the name of God in the liturgy. Essentially, we have been asked to discontinue any use of the Hebrew name that translates to "YHWH", which we may know to be "Yahweh" or … Continue reading 26/10/08 – The Name of God in Liturgy
Category: Liturgical Music
In talking about the World Youth Day Mass setting, Missa Benedictus qui venit, we discussed how that the people’s acclamations during Mass should always be sung whenever possible. These acclamations include the gospel acclamation, Sanctus (Holy, holy, holy Lord…), Memorial Acclamation (e.g. Christ had died…) and Great Amen. Another part of the Mass that is … Continue reading 24/8/08 – Singing the Psalms
I recently wrote about our learning of the World Youth Day Mass setting, Missa Benedictus qui venit, in preparation for next month’s massive event. Why is it, however, that the preparation and learning of a Mass setting has taken priority over other songs and hymns? The reason for this is because the singing of the … Continue reading Singing Acclamations
There’s no doubting that World Youth Day is fast approaching (yes, it’s only 6 weeks to go!). The general advice to all of us is to get prepared for the biggest event Sydney’s ever seen. In addition to finding volunteers, arranging homestays and planning massive barbeques, there are also liturgical preparations to be made. The … Continue reading 1/6/08 – Missa Benedictus qui venit
Although this is not a Liturgy Links article as such, we thought this news was worthy of mention. On Tuesday 9 October, Fr Lucien Deiss CSSp was reborn to eternal life. His funeral will be celebrated in France on Saturday. To many Australian Catholics, the great leaders of the liturgical reform of the last century … Continue reading Fr Lucien Deiss CSSp, 1921-2007
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