Holy Father Friday
"Rock music... is the expression of elemental passions, and at rock festivals it assumes a cultic character, a form of worship, in fact, in opposition to Christian worship. People are, so to speak, released from themselves by the experience of being part of a crowd and by the emotional shock of rhythm, noise, and special lighting effects. However, in the ecstasy of having all their defenses torn down, the participants sink, as it were, beneath the elemental force of the universe."
Comments (5)
Excellent commentary. Let's pray that this gets some reception. It was just recently that I recalled trashing my Beatles albums, et al. Our Lady's Rosary won the battle.
Posted by Cyprian
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February 1, 2008 7:21 PM
Posted on February 1, 2008 19:21
The Holy Father said this? Can you provide context?
Posted by dymphna | February 2, 2008 11:56 AM
Posted on February 2, 2008 11:56
I have a hard time picturing you listening to the Beatles.
Posted by Cornelius | February 4, 2008 9:27 PM
Posted on February 4, 2008 21:27
It would be even harder to picture me with long hair.
Posted by Cyprian
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February 7, 2008 11:32 PM
Posted on February 7, 2008 23:32
Dear Dymphna,
This quote is taken from the book, "The Spirit of the Liturgy" published by Ignatius Press in 2000. The quote appears on page 148. To order it you can go here:
http://www.amazon.com/Spirit-Liturgy-Joseph-Cardinal-Ratzinger/dp/0898707846
Thanks for writing.
Mary Alexander
www.latinmassnetwork.net
Posted by staff
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February 8, 2008 1:15 PM
Posted on February 8, 2008 13:15