[Magdalen] Psalm - Whither Goeth Thou?

[Roger Stokes]

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From: "Robert Rea" <gapetard at stsams.org>
To: magdalen at herberthouse.org
Sent: 13/03/2015 16:20:12
Subject: Re: [Magdalen] Psalm - Whither Goeth Thou?

>On Friday, March 13, 2015 10:52:43 AM ME Michaud wrote:
>>  I will never agree to that position. Plainchant is easy and
>>  should not be left to the choir.
>>
>>  Everyone can sing (or can be taught to sing). The choir should
>>  support congregational singing. An anthem? Well, maybe. Even
>>  though it feels like a train refueling at the siding.
>>
>>  Otherwise a dialogue between the celebrant and people.
>>  It's a celebration, not a performance.
>>  -M
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>I do agree with this. Our liturgies are clerical/professional enough 
>and need
>the participation of all. Yes there are the layfolk in the sanctuary
>assisting, but in a way that makes it look more clerical. We need more 
>vocal
>participation by all. And more movement, but that's another question.

I remember being told that "liturgy" comes from two Greek words - laos 
and ergo - meaning that it's the work of the people.  As a priest I far 
prefer the contemporary rite which does have an interchange between 
priest and people to the priest-heavy 1662 (Order Two in our Common 
Worship). It's easier for me to celebrate.

Roger
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