tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14168956.post115542359657118434..comments2024-03-25T06:39:42.081-04:00Comments on Bonfire of the Vanities: What did you hear?Fr Martin Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01375628123126091747noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14168956.post-1155849130908723972006-08-17T17:12:00.000-04:002006-08-17T17:12:00.000-04:00Nothing heretical about "I am the Bread of Life" b...Nothing heretical about "I am the Bread of Life" but... the current version is gender neutered relative to the original composition.<BR/>Originally it went "I will raise him up..." etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14168956.post-1155766616291310622006-08-16T18:16:00.000-04:002006-08-16T18:16:00.000-04:00Thanks for your response, Kelly. I presume, then,...Thanks for your response, Kelly. I presume, then, that the local diocese and parish allow for these celebrations to happen. Still, I am taken aback by the notion of a "private baptism" outside a parish church, and by "private masses" scheduled in those hours we consider the Lord's Day. Thanks for your reply.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14168956.post-1155588867926115382006-08-14T16:54:00.000-04:002006-08-14T16:54:00.000-04:00I would have loved to have done "Let All Mortal Fl...I would have loved to have done "Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence" but I had no organist...it was guitar accompaniment only, so here's the lineup:<BR/>Table of Plenty<BR/>Taste And See (Moore) for the psalm<BR/>In This Place<BR/>The Supper of the Lord<BR/>Canticle of the Sun<BR/>(Mass of Creation acclamations, Celtic Alleluia. It's summer. Half the choir was missing. We did our best!)Barb Szyszkiewiczhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00329184613713551475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14168956.post-1155588163457407982006-08-14T16:42:00.000-04:002006-08-14T16:42:00.000-04:00Dennis:I don't disagree.Dennis:<BR/><BR/>I don't disagree.Fr Martin Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01375628123126091747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14168956.post-1155587963676127892006-08-14T16:39:00.000-04:002006-08-14T16:39:00.000-04:00As a convert I am surprised at the complaints. We ...As a convert I am surprised at the complaints. We have Jesus in the Eucharist! I wish I had time to be at Mass every day, but that day will come soon enough. Just being there is fantastic, remember who is in the Tabernacle!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14168956.post-1155584554083512492006-08-14T15:42:00.000-04:002006-08-14T15:42:00.000-04:00Kelly M.: I'm wondering how a parish/a priest allo...Kelly M.: <BR/><BR/>I'm wondering how a parish/a priest allowed for a "private baptism" - or even two private baptisms in a row... I'm also wondering how a parish/a priest allowed for an apparently private Mass after 4:00 on a Saturday...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14168956.post-1155578096352891972006-08-14T13:54:00.000-04:002006-08-14T13:54:00.000-04:00Mary Martha:I understand. However, you should know...Mary Martha:<BR/><BR/>I understand. However, you should know that the three you mentioned are <I>very</I> popular.Fr Martin Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01375628123126091747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14168956.post-1155578031239120752006-08-14T13:53:00.000-04:002006-08-14T13:53:00.000-04:00Kronprinz:Well, a very basic reason is that the mu...Kronprinz:<BR/><BR/>Well, a very basic reason is that the musician or cantor does not know how to sing the one assigned. <BR/><BR/>One of the problems currently is that many popular hymnals do not have the proper psalm texts. Many parish musicians are only familiar with what's in the hymnals -- many of which are not suitable because they aren't proper translations.<BR/><BR/>It takes time and energy to retrain musicians and cantors, and in the meantime, substituting a proper text for a poor setting of the assigned psalm, seems a reasonable solution.Fr Martin Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01375628123126091747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14168956.post-1155569585710315552006-08-14T11:33:00.000-04:002006-08-14T11:33:00.000-04:00I am not really a music person but there are three...I am not really a music person but there are three songs that I refuse to sing.<BR/><BR/>Eagles Wings - I think this was the recessional at every Mass in my childhood.<BR/><BR/>Here I am Lord - It bugs me that it is totally all about me. <BR/><BR/>I am the Bread of Life - I understand it is based on scripture. However *I* am not the bread of life. I think it is kind of creepy to sing that I am.<BR/><BR/><BR/>When I was Parish shopping (yes I know I am not supposed to) singing any one of these was a yellow light... two of them and I didn't come back. Partly because I hated the songs and partly because it just generally shows a lack of imagination. It also is a sign (along with felt banners) that my fairly conservative self won't fit in very well.Mary Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00719610017317232480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14168956.post-1155519854348121232006-08-13T21:44:00.000-04:002006-08-13T21:44:00.000-04:00Dennis--In Ordinary Time, it is actually a legitim...Dennis--<BR/><BR/>In Ordinary Time, it is actually a legitimate option to substitute another psalm for what is in the lectionary.Fr Martin Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01375628123126091747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14168956.post-1155517700373764032006-08-13T21:08:00.000-04:002006-08-13T21:08:00.000-04:00I read today's posts before Mass this morning. In...I read today's posts before Mass this morning. Interesting because what hymn did we have for the preparation of the gifts? "Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silent." So after reading your post and your homily, I paid close attention to what we were singing. I found it lifted me into an awareness of the divine in what we are doing. Very enlightening experience.Deacon Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122365395121818240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14168956.post-1155517196749045852006-08-13T20:59:00.000-04:002006-08-13T20:59:00.000-04:00We had:Glorious in MajestyPsalm 47Make Me a Channe...We had:<BR/>Glorious in Majesty<BR/>Psalm 47<BR/>Make Me a Channel of your Peace<BR/>I Am the Bread of Life (naturally)<BR/>and Sing of the Lord's Goodness<BR/><BR/>All ones I love to sing, despite occasional questionable theology. Well, except for the Psalm, I'm not too fond of our setting for that, and I have to lead it next week.<BR/><BR/>I love Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silent, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14168956.post-1155503955963546952006-08-13T17:19:00.000-04:002006-08-13T17:19:00.000-04:00Dear Fr. Fox,The two songs have similar titles. T...Dear Fr. Fox,<BR/><BR/>The two songs have similar titles. The mistake is one that is easily made.<BR/><BR/>Just don't do it again.<BR/><BR/>;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14168956.post-1155500501519037022006-08-13T16:21:00.000-04:002006-08-13T16:21:00.000-04:00We had "I am the Bread of Life"... with TAMBOURINE...We had "I am the Bread of Life"... with TAMBOURINES.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14168956.post-1155477482728421152006-08-13T09:58:00.000-04:002006-08-13T09:58:00.000-04:00We had everything except the Psalm -- hmmm... And ...We had everything except the Psalm -- hmmm... And I'm in Canada, which really burns me. Why pay for the CBW and the CCCB's suggestions if we don't USE them?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14168956.post-1155442780778724182006-08-13T00:19:00.000-04:002006-08-13T00:19:00.000-04:00Bro Andrew:My apology -- I thought you were commen...Bro Andrew:<BR/><BR/>My apology -- I thought you were commenting on what I reported from my parish!Fr Martin Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01375628123126091747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14168956.post-1155442244981719982006-08-13T00:10:00.000-04:002006-08-13T00:10:00.000-04:00Dear Fr. Martin,I am reporting what I heard. It w...Dear Fr. Martin,<BR/><BR/>I am reporting what I heard. It was not "I Am the Bread of Life." It was "I Myself am the Bread of Life" by Rory Cooney, I think.<BR/><BR/>The refrain shares the title:<BR/><BR/>I myself am the Bread of Life.<BR/>You and I are the Bread of Life.<BR/>(I don't remember the next two lines)<BR/>That the world might live.<BR/><BR/>I at least have some appreciation for Sr. Toolan's song.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14168956.post-1155440911403087382006-08-12T23:48:00.000-04:002006-08-12T23:48:00.000-04:00Here are some words I found online -- I think thes...Here are some words I found online -- I think these are the right ones:<BR/><BR/>I am the bread of life.<BR/>You who come to me shall not hunger;<BR/>You who believe in me shall not thirst.<BR/>No one can come to me,<BR/>Unless the Father beckons.<BR/><BR/>And I will raise you up,<BR/>And I will raise you up,<BR/>And I will raise you up on the last day.<BR/><BR/>The bread that I will give<BR/>Is my flesh for the life of the world,<BR/>And if you eat of this bread,<BR/>You shall live forever,<BR/>You shall live forever.<BR/><BR/>And I will raise you up,<BR/>And I will raise you up,<BR/>And I will raise you up on the last day.<BR/><BR/>Unless you eat of the flesh of the son of Man<BR/>And drink of his blood,<BR/>And drink of his blood,<BR/>You shall not have life within you.<BR/><BR/>And I will raise you up,<BR/>And I will raise you up,<BR/>And I will raise you up on the last day.<BR/><BR/>I am the resurrection, I am the life.<BR/>If you believe in me, even though you die,<BR/>You shall live forever. <BR/><BR/>And I will raise you up,<BR/>And I will raise you up,<BR/>And I will raise you up on the last day.<BR/><BR/>I am not defending its musical quality -- but I see nothing wrong with the text. Certainly nothing heretical that I can see.Fr Martin Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01375628123126091747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14168956.post-1155440755937496582006-08-12T23:45:00.000-04:002006-08-12T23:45:00.000-04:00Bro Andrew:I think you are recalling a different s...Bro Andrew:<BR/><BR/>I think you are recalling a different song.<BR/><BR/>The one we had is based closely on Scripture; I can't recall who wrote it, but its words are familiar, as they come straight from the Gospel of John.Fr Martin Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01375628123126091747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14168956.post-1155439441184057462006-08-12T23:24:00.000-04:002006-08-12T23:24:00.000-04:00"I Myself Am the Bread of Life"I myself....did not..."I Myself Am the Bread of Life"<BR/><BR/>I myself....did not sing that song. You and I are not Jesus Christ.<BR/><BR/>(Do a syllable count and you will note my response can be sung to the insipid melody of the above potentially heretical song.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14168956.post-1155434353022308772006-08-12T21:59:00.000-04:002006-08-12T21:59:00.000-04:00How many of us are named anonymous, anyway? (Chuc...How many of us are named anonymous, anyway? (Chuckle!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14168956.post-1155434303715046442006-08-12T21:58:00.000-04:002006-08-12T21:58:00.000-04:00I heartily agree with your opinion on Let All Mort...I heartily agree with your opinion on Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14168956.post-1155429977042756302006-08-12T20:46:00.000-04:002006-08-12T20:46:00.000-04:00There is no life outside of Christ.There is no life outside of Christ.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com