Relearning the liturgy to combat the problem of formation

There is a movement, especially among the laity, which seeks a rediscovery of the liturgy as the place of God’s manifest Presence — a rediscovery of the way of beauty.

Editor’s note: The following is a guest commentary by composer and author Aurelio Porfiri.

(PerMariam) — For many years now, people have been speaking about the decline of the Catholic liturgy and of Catholic sacred music. And there are strong reasons to discuss the matter in these terms.

A first solemn Mass of a new priest. ©Michael Haynes

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