July 2021 archive of Music & Liturgy Musings
The Bread of Life Discourse
Posted by Anthony Gallina on 7/21/21
The Bread of Life Discourse in Year B of the Sunday Cycle One of the liturgical reforms of the Second Vatican Council was to increase the amount of the Scriptures proclaimed at Mass. Prior to Vatican II, there was only one set of readings for Sundays and holydays. ... Read More »
The General Roman Calendar and Particular Calendars
Posted by Anthony Gallina on 7/16/21
The General Roman Calendar (GRC) is the calendar which governs all the churches in the Roman Rite of the Latin (Western) Church. The rubrics of the calendar determine which celebration (and its liturgical rank) takes place each day of the year. Each liturgical year begins with the First Sunday of Advent ... Read More »
The Profession of Faith
Posted by Anthony Gallina on 7/15/21
The Profession of Faith Every Sunday and on all liturgical celebrations with the rank of “solemnity”--the highest ranking celebration, we profess our faith following the homily. Why do we profess our faith each week? The General Instruction of the Roman Missal says: “The purpose of the Creed or Profession ... Read More »