On Tuesday, Fr Edward McNamara, regular liturgy contributor for the Catholic news site Zenit, published his usual "Q & A" style liturgy column for the week. This week's article responded to the submitted question of whether a song, perhaps relating to the second reading or the gospel, could be used in place of the responsorial … Continue reading Substituting the Psalm
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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