[knarf]

"Nevertheless it has anti Catholic references in it."

Then there's something wrong with Catholicism.

[Salvation]

Just give me Mozart, Haydn, Schubert, Liszt, Beethoven, Bruckner, Mahler, Elgar, and Stravinsky (all Catholics).

[Dr. Thorne]

Any music that puts Jesus where He belongs, that is, as the only object of worship, is necessarily anti-Catholic since they worship Mary and other dead people, often praying to icons. This is obviously anti-Biblical and is not to be found in true Christian worship.

However, referencing Mary and her experience with Gabriel, the Holy Spirit and her child Jesus is a beautiful thing. One can only imagine what it was like for her. The wonder of these experiences is central to many Christmas carols, but there is a great difference between telling her story and worshiping her. (Psst - praying to Mary IS worship).