The New Liturgical Movement: Sacred Music Opens Hearts to God, Says Pontiff
VATICAN CITY, NOV. 19, 2006 (Zenit.org).- Sacred art and music help man to open his heart to God, says Benedict XVI.
This was the message the Pope gave to the organizers and musicians of the fifth international festival Pro Musica e Arte Sacra, which ended today in St. Peter’s Basilica with Mozart’s Coronation Mass, K. 317.
The Mass was presided over by Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra resounded the Austrian composer’s notes, under the direction of Leopold Hager.
Later, at the midday Angelus in St. Peter’s Square, the Pope greeted the musicians to applaud the event and said: “The beauty and grandeur of the faith resound in spiritual music and sacred art.”
He added: “Music and art touch our senses and help us to open our spirit and heart to God and his Word.“
I don’t think Benedict XVI is into “Liturgical Minimalism ™”. Fine art is a procreation of man with God. May the artistic gifts he has given be used to communicate His Gospel. To him be the glory!
Related posts:
- Between Medieval And Folk, Two Mass Audiences – washingtonpost.com Between Medieval And Folk, Two Mass Audiences – washingtonpost.com Catholics...
- A Lutheran “the Prodigal Son?” The full text of his sermon isn’t available as it...
- Pope Urges Recovery of Traditional Sacred Music The New Liturgical Movement: Pope Urges Recovery of Traditional Sacred...
- The balance of man and God in liturgy You may need to read this one a couple times....
- Cardinal Ratzinger on Liturgical Music HPR | Cardinal Ratzinger on Liturgical Music In light of...