Recommended: employ organ accompaniment to the Gregorian melodies, in the style of the Belgian school.

"Among the musical instruments that have a place in church the organ rightly holds the principal position, since it is especially fitted for the sacred chants and sacred rites. It adds a wonderful splendor and a special magnificence to the ceremonies of the Church. It moves the souls of the faithful by the grandeur and sweetness of its tones. It gives minds an almost heavenly joy and it lifts them up powerfully to God and to higher things."—Pope Pius XII, Musicae Sacrae n.58

Disputed Question: Are There Parts of the Mass that Women Are Not Permitted to Sing? [Answer: NO!]

Add more chant to your playlist:

• "Meet the Dominican Friars: Spending Christmas with Catholic family", Catholic World Report Blog (Dec 14, 2016).


• ""O Emmanuel": Oh, Not Just Another Christmas Album ", Catholic World Report Blog (Nov 8, 2016).


• "Beer, Chant, and the New Evangelization!", Catholic World Report Blog (June 15, 2015).


• "Benedicta: Chant to Make the Heart Glad", Catholic World Report (June 14, 2015).


• "Seasonal Thoughts on Music Education", Catholic World Report Blog (January 6, 2015).


• "Make Your Lent Beautiful with Lent at Ephesus", Catholic World Report (February 28, 2014).


• "Make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord, All Ye Sisters", Catholic World Report (September 23, 2013).


• "The Glorious Chant of Angels and Saints at Ephesus", Catholic World Report (May 8, 2013).


• "A Beginner’s Guide to the Music of St. Hildegard of Bingen", Catholic World Report (June 25, 2012).

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