Inaudible prayers, particularly of the Canon, which at first don't seem to have anything to do with music, end up being a very important part of the aesthetic of the traditional structure of the Mass.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
All of the great music ever written is based upon the Mass. I mean, it's pretty extraordinary stuff, and I think it's done the world some good. And if you take a look at some of the mosques in the world, it calls you to worship the kind of beauty that's in there.
The music that I have learned and want to give is like worshipping God. It's absolutely like a prayer.
I think when a musician loses their inhibition and dives deep into their soul, that's a prayer. It's so powerful that you will touch people whether it's good or bad.
Prayer is where the action is.
Where there is devotional music, God is always at hand with His gracious presence.
When music is allowed to take the place of devotion and prayer, it is a terrible curse. Young people assemble together to sing, and, although professed Christians, frequently dishonor God and their faith by their frivolous conversation and their choice of music.
Even in the most beautiful music there are some silences, which are there so we can witness the importance of silence.
Catholic liturgical music, it would seem, is everywhere but in the Catholic Church itself.
But nowadays hymns are the norm, because people don't have much else to sing.
Liturgy and worship were never meant to be confined to the cathedrals and sanctuaries. Liturgy at its best can be performed like a circus or theater - making the Gospel visible as a witness to the world around us.