Now...when he eliminates the Schutz, Haas, Haagen music I will register as a parishioner...
...I too believe that the Gloria, the Sanctus and the Agnus Dei should be recited in Latin...I do so myself, every week...but I have to take issue with the constant bashing of these three poor songsmiths...perhaps they represent all that we hate in the N.O., and maybe they aren’t Catholic, but at least they are writing songs commemorating our faith...there’s plenty of terrible music out there to complain about...someone writing a heartfelt song about divine faith should not feel our venom...
With all due respect, I know we can introduce better music into the liturgy. Some we have had for a long time, some has yet to be written.
We should not completely and utterly reject the music of Schutte, Haugen, Haas, et. al. (in cases where there is nothing opposed to the Faith) for exactly the reason you say... there is an honest expression of faith. That said, it is my opinion that their place is not in the Liturgy. The status quo should not become the enemy of the better only because "it's easier" and "it's what everyone is used to."
No venom... It's just my opinion that it's time to move beyond them at Mass.
no venom, just bannishment. The Church has a wonderful musical heritage. It would be better for everyone if that heritage was exposed to the people, particularly children. They are missing out on a lot.