Society of Saint Gregory

It has been a long time (too long!) since I have visited the forum, and I found yesterday's goings-on contrary to the spirit of SSG. I'm happy with anonymity as long as it does not encourage people to hide behind a pseudonym in order to abuse others. I have been witness to sometimes vigorous debate ...

Well, it looks like the current ICEL is leaving a trail of sacked experts in its wake. It should consider itself lucky that there are thinking, intelligent people who care about the way we speak to our creator and redeemer. One wonders who will be left in ICEL in the end... and what we will be left ...

Having listened to this Kyrie, I can see why this particular piece of CCM worked: a lot of the text was ready-made and not centered on the singer's personal mood of the moment, it was responsorial, and a memorable, easily-learned tune. Sung without the contemporary music glides and scoops, it should ...