[Desdemona]

My apologies for lack of HTML, but I'm in a hurry this morning.

[Desdemona]

ping

I'm swatting at the hornet's nest this morning. :)

[xzins]

I had no idea that organs and strings are the only approved musical instrument....except in mission settings, of course, where God digs bongos.

Sorry, folks, but this sounds like "Make Church Boring 101".....coming soon to a church near you.

[ArrogantBustard]

You mean "Duelling Banjos" is inappropriate for Mass? Speaking as a banjo player, one of the world's true oppressed minorities, my self esteem has been irreparably harmed by your bigoted comments.

A sufficient quantity of cash will ameliorate the damage, though... I'll have my lawyer send your lawyer a letter.

;-}

[ArrogantBustard]

Great article, BTW.

[dangus]

I've been to several masses lately which had beautiful music throughout. Even when they used folk instruments, the result was perfectly reverent. Although the churches were quite well equipped with organs, I believe this was in the spirit of embracing various cultures without diminishing the mass.

Except at Eucharist. I don't know if there's a romanticization with being "humble" or what, but at each time (in three different diocese, all among the more orthodox), the music at liturgy was caterwailing with a poorly-played guitar and the sort of instuments that get given out in 3rd garde music classes. (recorders, tambourines, maraccas, etc.)

Has anyone else noticed this? Any explanations?

[Catholicguy]

Great post. God Bless. I have learnd a ton due to the work of you and nineot