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Music in our Liturgy
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The Church has a great and rich musical tradition that encompasses
over a thousand years of repertoire. These wonderful treasures did
not come into existence to showcase a “musical programme” or a
“musical organization.” Rather, these treasures survived centuries
of turmoil to point to their original creator – our Trinitarian God,
who opened the lips of poets and composers, so that they may
proclaim His glory. As
such, we, as heirs of this “trust” should always keep in mind that
the reason of which we prepare these musical compositions with
utmost diligence is to offer God the best of our labour.
When singing / playing these musical offerings we call upon
all the saints who have written these compositions to pray with us
in glorifying God the true Creator.
It was Him who created these compositions and created each of
us to reproduce these compositions and continuously create each
composition as we sing and play every note.
It is Him who turns our sounds into music, and through the
power of Holy Spirit the words and music touch people’s minds and
hearts to unfold His living Word.
In this way, our “noises” becomes a sacrament. Since some of
these compositions are too complicated for assembly singing, the
choir, the “unworthy and faithful servants”, would need to offer the
highest form of artistic endeavour of which each individual is
capable. In this way, we
don’t put up music as the idol before God, but open ourselves up to
God’s creation and re-creation through the Holy Spirit in the Word
and Sacraments.
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Concert Series |
The Bishops of the
Second Vatican Council had pointed out that “the fine arts are
considered to rank among the noblest activities of man’s genius.”
A concert series that highlight and promote local talent
within the church and the artistic communities is a non-intrusive
means for outreach and evangelization.
J. S. Bach is called “the fifth evangelist” because through
his work, especially his sacred music (vocal or instrumental), God
has reached people of all kinds.
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