6 hymns you need to learn for the Papal mass
MANILA, Philippines – One of the traditions of Roman Catholic Church is to sing the praises during mass.
As Pope Francis visits the Philippines, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) encourages the congregation to learn the songs expected to be played during the papal mass.
According to the CBCP website, “the ‘Mass of Mercy of Compassion’ at Luneta Park to be offered by Pope Francis will be “multilingual.”
The songs, which are mostly composed by Fr. Manoling V. Francisco SJ will include the seven major languages of the Philippines aside from English. A 100-member orchestra from the Conservatory of Music of the Pontifical University of Santo Tomas and other Catholic schools together with 1,000-voice choir from Manila, Cubao, Pasig, Novaliches, Kalookan, Antipolo, San Pablo, Parañaque, Malolos and Batangas will be leading the singing.
“Because of the many languages incorporated, an antiphonal-mode has been adopted. The simple and singable multilingual refrains or choruses are to be sung by the entire congregation, while the more complex verses in various languages are to be sung by a cantor or the choir,” Fr. Genaro Diwa, the liturgical affairs head of the Archdiocese of Manila explained.
Here are some videos uploaded by 2015 Philippine Papal Visit Mass Songs in Youtube to guide you in singing the hymns to be played during the mass:
KORDERO NG DIYOS
IESU, PANIS VITAE
LAUDATE DOMINUM
KYRIE ELEISON
GLORY TO GOD
ALAY SA DIYOS
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