The Pope is right on in his pronouncement. Now I hope he follows up and actually does away with this music in all masses, Teen masses included. Then I hope he does away with lay readers of Holy Scripture in mass. I say this as an orthodox Lutheran.
I love the traditional music that's part of the Catholic service where the priest sings part of the service. I know that I'm not describing it correctly--and I'm not Catholic. But it's lovely.
I hate those teen Masses!! It is ALL entertainment....the parents should have taught them why they attend Church...hint...it's NOT to be entertained.....plus it's a MORTAL sin not to go to Mass, so why should they have to be enticed???
Why is it that lay readers always seem to be the worst at actual reading?
I'm just too traditional. Latin masses all around!
He likes Bach, and already has Neuhauss on that side of the Tiber. Could Big Booming Pipe Organs be that far off? BTW, I love Bach and think that to truly worship, you need a pipe organ.
And children's sermons.