What makes sacred music sacred? Michelle La Rosa, The Pillar Monday, February 12, 2024 What makes music “sacred”? Must it be in Latin? Chanted? Accompanied by an organ? Can any music be sacred if it is intended for use in the liturgy? Pope St. Pius X had three criteria for sacred music: sanctity, goodness of form, and universality. © 2024 The Catholic Thing. All rights reserved. For reprint rights, write to: [email protected] The Catholic Thing is a forum for intelligent Catholic commentary. Opinions expressed by writers are solely their own.
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What makes sacred music sacred?
Michelle La Rosa, The Pillar
Monday, February 12, 2024