Show Notes
We welcome back seasoned journalist Erika Ahern to discuss why so much modern Catholic music seems out of place at Mass. How did praise-and-worship styles become so common, and what has been lost as a result? Could a return to Gregorian chant, polyphony, and silence help to restore the sacred character of the liturgy?
Show Notes The Real Reason Modern Catholic Music Sounds So Bad | The Deep Musica Sacra Pew Missal 2027 Edition Why Catholics Can't Sing: Revised and Updated With New Grand Conclusions and Good Advice Sing Like a Catholic What Many Priests No Longer Believe Why Praise and Worship Music is Praise, But Not Worship Fr. Robert McTeigue SJ presents "The Scandal of Mediocrity" - Catholic Art Institute 2026 Conference The Problem With “Mary Did You Know” The LOOPcast The Deep The Cantor Sings (The Yoo-Hoo Song) iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!
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