Title

The Value of Unaccompanied Vernacular Chant in the Liturgy

Authors

Anthony Ruff OSB, College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-2011

Disciplines

Arts and Humanities | Catholic Studies | Liturgy and Worship | Music | Religion

Abstract

The newly translated Roman Missal, scheduled to be introduced in Advent 2011, offers a wonderful opportunity to renew and revitalize our sung prayer. Following the liturgical ideals promoted by the Holy See and the United States’ Bishops, the Missal will be laid out to encourage sung liturgy. The music for sung dialogues and responses between priest, deacon, or cantor and congregation will appear in place within the Order of Mass rather than in the appendix. Every Preface will be fully notated.

Recommended Citation

Ruff, Anthony. "The Value of Unaccompanied Vernacular Chant in the Liturgy." Pastoral Liturgy (March-April 2011), 9-11.