ITT We Discuss Theology

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by Psi U MC Vito

It might be the difference in emphases between the two traditions. More of a focus on Word in Protestantism, so the words of the hymns are very very important. But more of a focus on the Sacraments in the Catholic tradition, so the hymns are important as far as they enhance the performance of the sacrament.

My guess is it's more of a vernacular vs. Latin thing, along with hymns being traditionally a main means of congregational participation among Protestants. That's why hymns and metrical psalms took on such a strong role after the Reformation among the Lutherans and Reformed. They've certainly been important among the Anglicans and Methodists, too.

And Belle, whatever works with the boys.

[SWTXBelle]

Once again, it's nice to be in the Anglican Ordinariate - we use the ECUSA 1982 Hymnal. We sing all the verses at the high church 10:30 mass, but only the first 2 or so at the plain 8:15 a.m. - there's no big procession at 8:15, just the priest, a deacon, and 2 or so altar servers. No choir - we have 2 cantors. The 8:15 has the Latin, though. The boys prefer it because it is shorter.

[MaryPoppins]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

Once again, it's nice to be in the Anglican Ordinariate - we use the ECUSA 1982 Hymnal. We sing all the verses at the high church 10:30 mass, but only the first 2 or so at the plain 8:15 a.m. - there's no big procession at 8:15, just the priest, a deacon, and 2 or so altar servers. No choir - we have 2 cantors. The 8:15 has the Latin, though. The boys prefer it because it is shorter.

ECUSA 1982 Hymnal, all verses. Psalm sung. Four part Anthem with Descant. Bonus points for Latin.

[SWTXBelle]

All masses (to the best of my knowledge - I've only been to the 4:30 Saturday Vigil once) - Anglican chant. Thank you, daily chapel at the ECUSA school at which I taught for 7 years. I can flat out ANGLICAN CHANT.
10:30 -Traditional Scottish Gloria (which I love, love, love)

You know something I adore and almost never get to hear (certainly not at my church)? Shape note singing. I think it is awesome. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5g1UH...44686B85FA0A50

[MaryPoppins]

My former choir directors always called Shape Note singing "Sacred Harp." I like that we would sing from lots of different traditions, the Swahili hymn "Bwana Awabariki" for an associate rector retiring (she had served in Kenya as a new ordinate) and from the soundtrack of The Mission "Vita Nostre" for a departing rector who adored the movie. It was a privilege to sing with these folks at GSLEC, and they sang at my wedding.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdc31mIRYgI

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by MaryPoppins

My former choir directors always called Shape Note singing "Sacred Harp."

The Sacred Harp was/is the hymnal from which most shape-note singing comes.

I love singing from different traditions as well. I'm glad to be in a congregation that embraces that. The new Presbyterian hymnal has lots of world music in it.

[SWTXBelle]

I just found this - I will have to pursue it! (Hasn't been updated since 2011, which is worrisome. http://singings.texasfasola.org/monthly/houston.html )

[MaryPoppins]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

I just found this - I will have to pursue it! (Hasn't been updated since 2011, which is worrisome. http://singings.texasfasola.org/monthly/houston.html )

Hope you can find them!

[Psi U MC Vito]

^^^ Tired of being the "Frozen Chosen"

ETA: Though you guys do have some competition in that. A good friend of mine likes joking that Lutherans are the only group that can sing "Stand Up for Jesus" while sitting down.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by Psi U MC Vito

^^^ Tired of being the "Frozen Chosen"

ETA: Though you guys do have some competition in that. A good friend of mine likes joking that Lutherans are the only group that can sing "Stand Up for Jesus" while sitting down.

Ha! (To both.)

[Psi U MC Vito]

May God be with the Churchwide Assembly of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America as they meet this week and among other things elect a new Presiding Bishop.

[SWTXBelle]

I love any and all things that point to "they all shall be one". I don't know that the average person on the street appreciates the magnitude of Pope Francis and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople meeting in Jerusalem, but I'm sure those here do!


"The public display of fraternal love between the apostolic successors of the brothers St. Peter and St. Andrew has raised hope to new heights that full communion between East and West may be achieved before the Great Schism turns 1,000 years old in 2054."

Read more: http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news...#ixzz33lb3T2aM

[Little Dragon]

Just bumping this thread up.

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

I don't know that the average person on the street appreciates the magnitude of Pope Francis and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople meeting in Jerusalem, but I'm sure those here do!

Yes, we do!

[SWTXBelle]

Big goings-on in the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter (Anglican Ordinariate) - our "headquarters" is open!

Covered under "News" - http://ordinariate.net/

Houston, Texas – The Chancery of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter was blessed and dedicated on Sunday, February 1, with all the majesty and magnificence of the best of our Anglican patrimony and Catholic heritage.
With the prayers and presence of two Cardinals, an archbishop, two dozen priests and deacons, a festive choir, musicians, a contingent from the Knights of Columbus and a crowd of several hundred, the Chancery was liturgically and officially prepared for use as the headquarters for our growing mission within the Catholic Church in the United States and Canada.

[Psi U MC Vito]

Originally Posted by Banthus

Dude you're an idiot.

Are you trying to get banned?