tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35539648.post8170251159172358791..comments2023-10-18T14:53:28.622+01:00Comments on Forest Murmurs: Back to BloggingFr Michael Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15320336535138538635noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35539648.post-54859490191800697682011-05-03T13:04:35.929+01:002011-05-03T13:04:35.929+01:00On the matter of music at Mass, I see the Diocese ...On the matter of music at Mass, I see the Diocese is keen to take the opportunity of the new translation to raise the standard of music in the parishes :)<br /><br />"Bind us together, Lord", sung in four-part?FrankEnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35539648.post-78994297921603638542011-05-03T10:38:35.535+01:002011-05-03T10:38:35.535+01:00Thank you, Uprising. Yes, i'm happy now. And I...Thank you, Uprising. Yes, i'm happy now. And I do hope you get out more. Perhaps Em will offer you a holiday in Austria to enable you to hear what music she likes?ScepticalBelievernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35539648.post-47250049431779935142011-05-02T17:04:49.250+01:002011-05-02T17:04:49.250+01:00On the matter of music at Mass, I see the Diocese ...On the matter of music at Mass, I see the Diocese is keen to take the opportunity of the new translation to raise the standard of music in the parishes :)<br /><br />http://www.rcdhn.org.uk/liturgical_formation/liturgical_newmusicdays.phpSeekernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35539648.post-51071690333711995882011-05-01T20:44:36.400+01:002011-05-01T20:44:36.400+01:00I suppose the lesson of the Fr Blake/Monarchy saga...I suppose the lesson of the Fr Blake/Monarchy saga is that it shows the futility of boycotts.<br />I was so disgusted at his Wedding rant, that I vowed never to darken his literary doors again, so I missed the 180 degree volte face in his Duty and Monarchy posting.<br /><br />I cannot believe the change of tone, so maybe the adverse comments his original posting attracted brought about a change of heart. <br /><br />Em accuses me of, I think, a lack of taste when I described the music as being awesome. I stand by that, except I was not very keen on the Rutter. I must agree with Em and Fr Blake on Jerusalem. I went off it when it was adopted by the Labour Party under Tony Blair (or was it Kinnock), as their anthem. Not that I am politically biased, of course.<br /><br />Can I suggest to Em that it could have been worse - we could have had Larks Ascending or even Handel's Hallelujuia chorus. They would have sent the Austrian Alps <br />wobbling. And, I promise to get out more.<br /><br />Sceptical Believer - happy now?1569 Risingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35539648.post-11415048666331066562011-05-01T18:52:57.319+01:002011-05-01T18:52:57.319+01:00No mention of Fr. Blake's posting about that &...No mention of Fr. Blake's posting about that "hymn" Jerusalem either which made me laugh as every time I hear those ridiculous questions I want to shout out NO at the top of my voice too. <br /><br />As for 1569 Rising thinking the music was "awe-inspiring" - all I can say is that he needs to get out more.Emnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35539648.post-79623065870817414222011-05-01T16:59:47.226+01:002011-05-01T16:59:47.226+01:00Of course you still have readers!
Happy Easter, Fa...Of course you still have readers!<br />Happy Easter, Father MichaelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35539648.post-91870779748976966242011-05-01T15:06:06.313+01:002011-05-01T15:06:06.313+01:00I suppose we should all have the right to comment ...I suppose we should all have the right to comment on blog postings but why the criticism of Fr Blake's admittedly provocative posting on the Royal Wedding but no comment (so far, at least) on his excellent posting 'Duty and Monarchy'. Are Fr Blake's critics being rather selective? I must suggest so!ScepticalBelievernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35539648.post-62616618009174180522011-05-01T08:20:40.778+01:002011-05-01T08:20:40.778+01:00I wasn`t very happy about Fr Blake`s comments on t...I wasn`t very happy about Fr Blake`s comments on the Royal Wedding.Fr Michael Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320336535138538635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35539648.post-42281831553972202172011-05-01T08:19:53.602+01:002011-05-01T08:19:53.602+01:00Thanks Frank. I had intended to comment on the who...Thanks Frank. I had intended to comment on the whole NC thing but never got to write it down. There is a new edition out this weekend with, I believe, a letter from Fr Gary Dickson saying priests are not primarily facilitators but sacrificers, if I`m correctly informed. It always takes an extra week to reach this far-flung outskirt of Newcastle.Fr Michael Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320336535138538635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35539648.post-22372708637960266282011-05-01T08:16:47.013+01:002011-05-01T08:16:47.013+01:00Interesting point English Pastor. We had some ligh...Interesting point English Pastor. We had some lights on after the Exsultet: the spot lights for the lectern and chair. The rubrics also say that the altar candles are lit during the Gloria so it does seem to be envisaged that there is an increase of light at that point. I suppose I got this from my time at Ushaw.....Fr Michael Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320336535138538635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35539648.post-65349499086027690292011-05-01T08:00:16.742+01:002011-05-01T08:00:16.742+01:00It is good to see you're blogging begin again....It is good to see you're blogging begin again. I look forward to your post on the Northern Cross.<br />On a different note, why were the lights put on after the Gloria and not prior to the Exultet as instructed by the Missal? Christ has entered His Church but we remain in the dark? I don't think staying in the dark with the Light of Christ present is a good move Father, or is it just that you picked up this practice from other priests and parishes? Check #15 of the rubrics for the Vigil.English Pastornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35539648.post-64061130376933580832011-05-01T00:21:11.161+01:002011-05-01T00:21:11.161+01:00I agree with you, 1569 Rising. Fr R post is quite ...I agree with you, 1569 Rising. Fr R post is quite shocking. Our society is becoming more and more secular, and I think it is reassuring and uplifting to see the future King and Queen of England committing themselves and their love to God with a beautiful prayer.Giorgio Roversihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14420300765799276181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35539648.post-72165577686969871842011-04-30T23:55:37.213+01:002011-04-30T23:55:37.213+01:00"Rev. Fr you wrote: 'Sorry for the absenc..."Rev. Fr you wrote: 'Sorry for the absence of posts. I had quite a lot to say about the Northern Cross debates (local diocesan paper)...' but then failed to do so. You have a reason?"<br /><br />Well Fr. B did say that he couldn't get around to sitting at the keyboard.<br /><br />Presumably that's his reason.<br /><br />HTH -<br /><br />FrankEFrankEnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35539648.post-14395059803625589032011-04-30T20:35:21.607+01:002011-04-30T20:35:21.607+01:00Of course you are forgiven, Father.
Can I open up...Of course you are forgiven, Father.<br /><br />Can I open up a can of worms when I say that I was deeply impressed with the whole Royal Wedding day, and especially the BCP Marriage Service in the Abbey? The Archbishop was, as usual, dignified; the Bishop of London's sermon was inspiring, and the music awe-inspiring. <br />(I will get into trouble from an Austrian relative who was not impressed with the music!)<br /><br />Did anyone see the Fr R.B. blog about the wedding? Such a sour interpretation which angered me, and many others, apparently. One can be critical without being cruelly hurtful. Best thing to do with a blogger like this is to ignore it by boycotting his posts.<br /><br />There, got that off my chest!!1569 Risingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35539648.post-30730065435537722512011-04-30T20:30:59.180+01:002011-04-30T20:30:59.180+01:00Rev. Fr you wrote: 'Sorry for the absence of p...Rev. Fr you wrote: 'Sorry for the absence of posts. I had quite a lot to say about the Northern Cross debates (local diocesan paper)...' but then failed to do so. You have a reason?ScepticalBelievernoreply@blogger.com