All Richard Morris Quotes
Even Catholic parishes today are not wanting for talent. But no serious singer or organist will get anywhere near the typical music program, at least if he wants to retain his self-respect.
Richard Morris
50% of people like this quote
At St. Francis de Sales in Atlanta, we do not have an organ. We do not have rehearsals during the week. We do not have a professional choir.
Richard Morris
48% of people like this quote
The tunes, rhythms, and messages are drawn mainly from secular culture.
Richard Morris
48% of people like this quote
And this speaks to the larger problem that no one wants to talk about: the restoration of the Roman rite is a precondition for a long-term fix for the problem.
Richard Morris
47% of people like this quote
But nowadays hymns are the norm, because people don't have much else to sing.
Richard Morris
47% of people like this quote
Ironically, we live in times that are awash in authentic sacred music.
Richard Morris
47% of people like this quote
The pastor of a parish will typically have no education in the chant or in music, and he will hire the first music director who walks through the door.
Richard Morris
46% of people like this quote
You can count on one hand the number of Novus Ordo churches in this country that feature a fully Catholic music program of any quality, consistent with the Roman rite tradition.
Richard Morris
45% of people like this quote
Record stores have whole sections devoted to the chant.
Richard Morris
44% of people like this quote
As for sacred polyphony, there is no reason to be afraid of it.
Richard Morris
44% of people like this quote
All you hear Catholics turning out these days are pop versions of the old Protestant anthems.
Richard Morris
44% of people like this quote
Related authors