And this speaks to the larger problem that no one wants to talk about: the restoration of the Roman rite is a precondition for a long-term fix for the problem. Richard Morris Read Quote
The democratic and pedestrian character of the new Mass itself seems to invite the ditties that pass for hymns these days. Richard Morris Read Quote
Even Catholic parishes today are not wanting for talent. But no serious singer or organist will get anywhere near the typical music program, at least if he wants to retain his self-respect. Richard Morris Read Quote
Thus the slogan should be reversed: Catholics taught the world what music is supposed to sound like, and, more importantly, what it is supposed to mean. Richard Morris Read Quote
For two thousand years, the Church has guided the development of music, carefully legislating to fuse artistic talent and aesthetic beauty with the demands of the Faith. Richard Morris Read Quote
When the truth is that there would be no great Western music, and certainly no decent choral repertoire, without the Catholic faith. Richard Morris Read Quote
Catholic liturgical music, it would seem, is everywhere but in the Catholic Church itself. Richard Morris Read Quote
You can count on one hand the number of Novus Ordo churches in this country that feature a fully Catholic music program of any quality, consistent with the Roman rite tradition. Richard Morris Read Quote