I've been enjoying those choral preludes! Thank you for the recommendations.
I'm of two minds concerning the Western Rite materials; on the one hand, I fundamentally agree with the notion that the Latin ritual is good, beautiful, and essentially orthodox (I myself own the complete cursus of LAP's office, which is wonderful to sing). On the other hand, the texts are not thoroughly edited (for example, the Filioque is in the propers of Pentecost [Veni Creator Spiritus] — I am shocked that was approved by an Orthodox bishop!), and it feels as if the movement will be doomed to fade away unless there is a larger corporate reunion.
Congratulations on your impending reception! Many years to you in Christ's peace. For any reading this, prayers for me in my catechumenate are much appreciated.
I'm struck silent. The sheer beauty here is overwhelming. And the time it must have taken to think this through and pull it together. . . Amazing.
- Thanks!
I've been enjoying those choral preludes! Thank you for the recommendations.
I'm of two minds concerning the Western Rite materials; on the one hand, I fundamentally agree with the notion that the Latin ritual is good, beautiful, and essentially orthodox (I myself own the complete cursus of LAP's office, which is wonderful to sing). On the other hand, the texts are not thoroughly edited (for example, the Filioque is in the propers of Pentecost [Veni Creator Spiritus] — I am shocked that was approved by an Orthodox bishop!), and it feels as if the movement will be doomed to fade away unless there is a larger corporate reunion.
Congratulations on your impending reception! Many years to you in Christ's peace. For any reading this, prayers for me in my catechumenate are much appreciated.
Thank you! And I will keep you in my prayers.