Give Gregorian chants another chance.

From: U.S. Catholic | Date: May 1, 1995| Author: Riggs, Brian | Copyright information

Gregorian chants in Latin belong to the mysteries of the holy sacrifice of the Catholic Mass. Its use of Latin brings it outside of the mundane and produces a contemplative atmosphere. Even the characteristic pitch changes in chanting reflect the spiritual communion of man with God.

I was a Franciscan postulant in New York City when I first learned to sing in Latin. The "Agnus Dei" was easy to pick up. The "Salve Regina," which we often sang at compline, was trickier. I still remem...

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