The Liturgy Guys Psalm-body Up There Likes Me | S6 E21
Mar 11, 2022
Delve into the importance of Responsorial Psalms as a dialogue with the divine. Discover their historical significance and unique role in the liturgy, outshining contemporary hymns. Experience how liturgical music enriches worship, enhancing emotional connections. Uncover the evolution of hymns and psalm responses, spotlighting traditional practices and community engagement. Enjoy the speakers' light-hearted banter, emphasizing the communal spirit and usability of liturgical resources. Sing your own responses, but remember to share them with the group!
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Psalms As Dialogue With God
- The Responsorial Psalm is God's words returned to God, fostering meditation on the readings rather than replacing them with hymns.
- The psalms are proper texts tied to readings and feasts, so they should ideally be used as prescribed.
Sing The Psalm From A Visible Place
- Prefer to sing the Responsorial Psalm because psalms were composed to be sung and aid communal prayer.
- Position the cantor at the ambo or another suitable place so the assembly can participate effectively.
Commons Build Congregational Memory
- Repeating common responses across seasons helps the assembly learn and actively join the psalm over time.
- Using seasonal commons reduces the burden of learning new proper psalms every week.
