Catholic liturgical music, it would seem, is everywhere but in the Catholic Church itself.

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Once the Mass is restored to its rightful place, we will again see choirs being developed.

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All you hear Catholics turning out these days are pop versions of the old Protestant anthems.

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There's nothing stupider than bursting into song for seven seconds and then falling silent again.

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It would be difficult to discover the truth about the universe if we refused to consider anything that might be true.

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The democratic and pedestrian character of the new Mass itself seems to invite the ditties that pass for hymns these days.

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When the truth is that there would be no great Western music, and certainly no decent choral repertoire, without the Catholic faith.

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At St. Francis de Sales in Atlanta, we do not have an organ. We do not have rehearsals during the week. We do not have a professional choir.

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It bothers me when I hear it in a car commercial or some such. But for the most part, it's better than seeing sacred music relegated to the scrap heap.

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The pastor of a parish will typically have no education in the chant or in music, and he will hire the first music director who walks through the door.

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