'On Eagle's Wings' tops all songs in online liturgical music survey - For Discussion!

Catholic News ^ | Jan-25-2006 | Mark Pattison

[LordBridey]

I was thinking good pre-game song), recommendations?

Dies Irae

[Knitting A Conundrum]

LOL

[nina0113]

..and has written things I would love to tear out of the hymnal...

I saw that a couple of weeks ago at a church in Maryland - one of the 'songs' was "Here I Am" and the page had been torn out of the hymnal. I showed it to Steve & we couldn't help laughing.

[franky]

Great list!

Everytime I see "Lord of the Dance in the hymnal I think I am going to see Michael Flatley come dancing down the aisle.

[Knitting A Conundrum]

If the music doesn't lift one up to Heaven, it shouldn't be included in the Mass, IMHO - for either bad lyrics or bad music.

There is some modern music that passes muster...but soooooo much more that should never be there.

Do we need to send all music directors to Reeducation Camp?

[Conservative til I die]

Since we're debating Catholic hymns, I found my new least favorite. Never heard it played before but it's called "Just like you". Lyrics speak of Jesus as a lover, and a one desire. Kinda blasphemous.

[Conservative til I die]

Worst song in the history of Catholic liturgical music...ever.

I can almost visualize the queerish choir guy at my parish on his oboe bopping his head along, accompanied by the lady on the acoustic guitar. Ugh. Thankfully we usually have the organist at most of our Masses.

[Conservative til I die]

I also loath Sing to the Mountan, Sing to the Seas.

[lawnguy]

I'm not trying to start trouble, but I have a question: How would a Catholic Hymnal differ from a Baptist hymnal?

I just wondered as I was reading this thread.

Old Rugged Cross and In The Garden are my favorites.

[browardchad]

I was listening to Perry Como's "Greatest Gospel Songs" when I ran across this thread. "Holy God We Praise Thy Name" is on the album, as is "The Act of Contrition" -- (set to music of course), "The Rosary," "The Lord's Prayer," "Ave Maria" and many more old favorites.

Amazing how the world -- and the Catholic Church -- has changed in a few decades.

I haven't heard "Panis Angelicus" in years. Ah, well, I'll just have to find a recording and sing along.

[siunevada]

Never heard it played before but it's called "Just like you".

"I'm dancing in your holy presence,"

Hey, this song's got it all!

Put that one back in the trunk, Matt Maher. Copyright 2000, they're not giving up are they?

[franky]

###"How would a Catholic Hymnal differ from a Baptist hymnal?"###

It really doesn't. The Catholic hymnal has many hymns including many by Isaac Watts.

I would believe that many of the hymnals contain the same hymns in most denominations.

I think the Anglican Church still sings many of the older hymns.

When the Gregorian Chants are used, it is then their is a separation of the Churches.

[Steve0113]

How would a Catholic Hymnal differ from a Baptist hymnal?

The first difference that comes to mind is that a Catholic hymnal would have songs about Mary, while the Baptist hymnal would not. Other theological differences would also be reflected in song selections.