WHEN THE HARPS WENT STILL, THE TRAGIC DECLINE OF CATHOLIC SACRED MUSIC

When the Harps Went Still,The Tragic Decline of Catholic Sacred MusicAuthor(s): Aurelio Porfiri, Athanasius Schneider, Guido Milanese In a world filled with disharmony, the topic of sacred music may seem less than relevant. But the need to restore authentic worship is more crucial than ever. We’ve all experienced it. As we prepare to enter into the silence of the sacred liturgy, banal music peals over the sound system, and we are barraged with irritating strains just as we are trying to quietly, peacefully worship the Lord. When the Harps Went Still, by Aurelio Porfiri, Athanasius Schneider, and Guido Milanese, is a compelling exploration of the crisis facing Catholic sacred music today. This deeply insightful book uncovers the hidden tragedy of how sacred music, once the cornerstone of Catholic worship, has been diminished in modern liturgical practice. From the soaring melodies of Gregorian chant to the intricate harmonies of Renaissance polyphony, the authors trace the rich he