Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Modern Worship Music
"Most worship songs fail the standard of doctrinal scrutiny"... "We humanized Jesus to a lover, however, it is God who loves us so much that He gave his Son to die for us. The focus of modern worship appeals to the emotions, and violated sound teachings of the Apostles and that alone, is a cause of concern for doctrinal heresy." Protestant, Daniel Ho.
If a Protestant could bring himself mto make such a comment, I wonder if the Charismatic Catholic Communities have thought this over before they commence their 'jumping-jack-sing-a-long' sessions each time in the presence of the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar? Who checks to ensure that such music does not contradict Catholic doctrine?
I feel that the word 'Worship' should not even be in the title. The only songs of worship we have are in the responses of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass- the highest form of Worship. To say that Charismatic Singing is Worship deviates from 2000 years of Catholic tradition.
I am of the opinion that everything outside the Mass is devotional.
"The Holy Mass is a prayer itself, even the highest prayer that exists. It is the sacrifice, dedicated by our Redeemer at the cross, and repeated every day on the altar. If you wish to hear Mass as it should be heard, you must follow with eye, heart and mouth all that happens at the altar. Further, you must pray with the priest the holy words said by him in the name of Christ and which Christ says by him. You have to associate your heart with the holy feelings which are contained in these words and in this manner you ought to follow all that happens on the altar. When acting in this way you have prayed Holy Mass."
His Holiness, Pope Saint Pius X.
Labels: Music, Quote, Rants/Musings/Thoughts
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