May husband and I sing in a shapenote group which some join in for folkloric, and some for devotional purposes. Probably, for most of us it's unanalyzed, some of both. We say we sing "For God, and for each other."
It may be tuneful. It may be woeful. But is it wrong?
Probably not sinful at least outside of the Mass but possibly undignified at the level of bishop and at any kind of juxtaposition to a Mass, which it was. (Full Disclosure: I have not viewed the actual video and don’t care to).
This sort of thing more suited for kids and teachers at “Mandatory Fun Night” — they really use that term here — when they wrap up the school year’s religious education with a light-hearted party.
When bishops prance like that it makes me scared the pope is going to join in a rainbow parade or something.
Knowing what we know about those whose skulls pave the road to hell (St. John Chrysostom), how likely is that?
I don't think it's right, that's for sure.
Do you think "woeful" is OK for any papal event that had months of preparation?