Do you prefer the Our Father, and Glory to God...sung or recited?

[whatevergirl]

I prefer them recited. Does your parish sing them, and what do you prefer? I wish that the mass would go back to some its traditional tenets. The singing is very beautiful, but I think that some people are not comfortable singing, so they don’t sing…

When I have attended weekly masses, the prayers are all recited. It seems that there is greater participation that way.

I don’t know, but it seems like the music ministry at my parish, has practically taken over the mass. Really can’t hear anyone singing most of the time–but them.

Are we there to be entertained, or to worship and pray?:ehh: sigh When did the music become such a focal point of mass? Again, it sounds beautiful, but it seems to be taking away from the intent of mass, when nearly every prayer and responsorial psalm is sung.

Just curious as to your thoughts.

 

[whatevergirl]

I found some information on this…please read this link, and read towards the middle. It would appear that this prayer, the Gloria, should really not be accompanied by the organ, or any instrument. So, why is it?

Then, I saw another conflicting piece of information, that basically stated it was sung in the 2nd century.

newadvent.org/cathen/10001a.htm

 

[puzzleannie]

the Gloria should be sung, a capella if there is no instrumentalist, it makes no sense to recite what is essentially a song (try reciting the lyrics to Star Spangled Banner and see what I mean).

just about my only beef with liturgy in this parish (we are so lucky) is that although we have good people at most Masses, except for the Spanish Mass the Gloria is not sung. Most Catholics know at least 3 versions by this time, what is the problema?