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Singing itself is almost like flying, rising up to God; it is in some way an anticipation of eternity when we will be able to "unceasingly sing God's praise." Pope Benedict XVI
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There grew a vine-shoot on my tongue: and increased and reached unto heaven, And it yielded fruit without measure: leaves likewise without number. It spread, it stretched wide, it bore fruit: all creation drew near, And the more they were that gathered: the more its clusters abounded. These clusters were the Homilies; and these leaves the Hymns. God was the giver of them: glory to Him for His grace! For He gave to me of His good pleasure: from the storehouse of His treasures. Saint Ephrem
2 comments:
Not on topic, I just wanted to express my pleasure at seeing your blog again.
I was under the (obviously mistaken) impression that it was gone.... my internet incompetence and ignorance, no doubt.
I have put a link on my homepage so I don't lose it, you will become a daily read (yes, that's a passive-aggressive way of trying to persuade you to post lots and lots;-))
Save the Liturgy, Save the World!
Thanks, Scelata!
There's nothing wrong with your internet skills. I needed some time to think about what to do about this blog, so I deleted it--but kept the files. In the next week or so, hopefully, the best of the old will be restored. I hope to focus the intention on hymns only. It seems to me that public, polite, honest, appreciative, critical discourse about the merits of particular hymns is vital at this moment of liturgical history.
Sorry for the rather abrupt departure, and thanks for checking back! I look forward to your comments.
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