Revival of Hymns in English with True Theology

January 05, 2009 - 10:19 PST

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA ADVISORY

Publisher awaits assignment of new Bishop

EAGLEWOOD, TN (JANUARY 5, 2009) - Catholic hymns in the vernacular have been part of the church for centuries prior to the 1970's, and as such they were required to be presented for the Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur. The new Eucharistic Hymnal has been submitted for the granting of an Imprimatur, but this is delayed as the Tennessee publisher awaits a new Bishop to be assigned to he local Diocese. "All these hymns but one were published with the Imprimatur in the past, so we do not anticipate a problem." says Noel Jones, Editor of this new hymnal, one of a series that is being prepared for publication.

"Vernacular songs have always been a part of the Catholic Faith, but the 1970's brought down the requirement of an Imprimatur, so too many of the current songs being sung in Catholic Churches just aren't Catholic." Jones goes on to say, who maintains the website for the hymnal at www.thecatholichymnal.com.

Upon assuming the position of Director of Music at Saint John Neumann Catholic Church in Knoxville, Tennessee, Jones brandished a CD recorded by a Catholic church choir during his first rehearsal with his new choir. "I challenged them to listen to this CD and after hearing it, tell me what denomination of church it came from. Baptist, Pentecostal...who can tell? But the last things you would say is Catholic." He promised that as long as he was director of music at the church people would leave Mass knowing that they had attended a Catholic church by the music they heard during Mass.

This involved putting Gregorian Chant back in with the pride of place it deserves and as required by the Catholic Church. But singing in English has not been abandoned as Jones has researched and created a hymnal that is now available that features hymns written for the Eucharist, that have been commonly sung at Benediction and Forty Hours over the past 150 years. And there are more hymns coming as additional hymnals are in development. The next release will be Hymns to Mary.

There are rumors as to what is in the offing for this project in the future, but Jones is reticent to release details. "It's innovative and will bring churches the music they want." is all that he will say. A source reveals that Jones has been successfully publishing books and music using print and digital media for more than ten years, so based on that his project bears close attention. Jones has claimed the trademark of The Catholic Hymnal™ as the name of this project.

"People need to have a closeness to the faith, which is why the vernacular hymns have always been popular. But they have to teach from their words what we teach in CCD and from what is preached from the pulpit." Jones says, "Songs like "On Eagles Wings" are very touching and they make a lot of money for the publisher, but many like "Eagles" are theologically wrong and should be banned." Does Jones expect Pope Benedict to ban songs that do not portray the true theology of the church? "Well, the US Bishops have laid the groundwork for requiring each Diocese to approve song texts that are permitted to be sung and Benedict has already made clear his intent in returning to good music in the church. Banning poorly written texts would eliminate a lot of the poorly written music heard today and be a big step to make this all happen." Jones relates.

Noel Jones has been involved in Catholic church music programs in the United States, Germany and Italy, including the post of Organist for the English Masses at the DOM Cathedral in Frankfurt, Germany.

Eucharistic Hymns - The Catholic Hymnal is available online at Aquinas and More, Amazon.com and www.thecatholichymnal.com.

[Also: Review Copies Available On Request to News Sources]

Contact

Frog Music Press
http://www.thecatholichymnal.com
TN, 37329 US
Noel jones - Editor, 423 887-7594

Keywords

Music Hymns

Category

Catholic Products

More Catholic PRWire

Showing 1 - 50 of 7,177

• « Prev
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9
• Next »

When Pope Francis Arrives in North America, There is Only One Network to Watch: EWTN Global Catholic
EWTN Global Catholic Network
September 16, 2015 - 5:17 PDT

GHIRELLI'S WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES ROSARIES NOW AVAILABLE
The Word Out | Marketing For Catholics
September 11, 2015 - 11:44 PDT

The Synod on the Family: Addressing the Instrumentum Laboris
Franciscan University of Steubenville
September 11, 2015 - 10:26 PDT

OCP Artist, Pedro Rubalcava, Writes Song for Pope Francis' Visit
OCP (Oregon Catholic Press)
September 10, 2015 - 2:50 PDT

Pre-Synod Conference unites Cardinals and men and women living with homosexual tendencies
September 09, 2015 - 2:58 PDT

The Rigging of a Vatican Synod
September 02, 2015 - 3:44 PDT

17 Cardinals and Counting
August 31, 2015 - 3:38 PDT

19th Annual Carnival Announced for St. Ann's Parish
August 28, 2015 - 9:20 PDT

The John Paul II International Film Festival Marks Its Five-Year Anniversary
August 27, 2015 - 6:09 PDT

OCP Pledges to Support the V Encuentro
OCP (Oregon Catholic Press)
August 27, 2015 - 2:51 PDT

Thu, Sept 24, 2015- Mass & Healing Service with Fr. Angelos Sebastian Our Lady of Grace Catholic Chu
August 26, 2015 - 4:03 PDT

Grief, Death, Eternal Life Explored in New Catholic Title by PBM
Pauline Books & Media
August 25, 2015 - 3:55 PDT

How do we live the truth in love when the culture says we're haters?
August 25, 2015 - 9:52 PDT

Right Next to Disneyland: Theater Meets Faith
Saint Luke Productions
August 19, 2015 - 1:29 PDT

OCP Parish Grant Program to Distribute $200,000 to U.S. Parishes
OCP (Oregon Catholic Press)
August 18, 2015 - 1:23 PDT

Franciscan University Joins With UK School to Offer Online Master of Catechetics Degree
Franciscan University of Steubenville
August 05, 2015 - 2:20 PDT

CONOR GALLAGHER NAMED PUBLISHER OF TAN BOOKS AND SAINT BENEDICT PRESS
Saint Benedict Press & TAN Books
July 20, 2015 - 12:49 PDT

Thérèse Drama Surprises Audiences
Saint Luke Productions
July 16, 2015 - 12:35 PDT

Catholic Press Association Honors Liguori
Liguori Publications
July 10, 2015 - 8:29 PDT

Crosier Order elects master general and councilors
June 26, 2015 - 2:06 PDT

World Library Publications Honored With Three Paul Revere Awards
World Library Publications
June 23, 2015 - 4:11 PDT

Indie Catholic Authors June Ebook Sale Offers the Faithful 17 Books Outside the Mainstream
Four Waters press
June 23, 2015 - 12:10 PDT

Limitless Love in Action: First Steubenville Youth Conference Inspires Teens to Bring the Fire Home
Franciscan University of Steubenville
June 18, 2015 - 2:03 PDT

Franciscan University of Steubenville Athletic Director Enshrined in Sports Faith Hall of Fame
Franciscan University of Steubenville
May 29, 2015 - 1:53 PDT

AWARD-WINNING CATHOLIC AUTHORS TEAM-UP TO PROMOTE HEALING THROUGH FORGIVENESS
Pauline Books & Media
May 27, 2015 - 12:32 PDT

NY CONCERT FOR NEPAL 5/31
May 27, 2015 - 1:22 PDT

Who's responsible for designing the designer?
May 19, 2015 - 11:12 PDT

Thu, Jun 11, 2015- Mass & Healing Service with Fr. Bill Adams at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
May 13, 2015 - 4:21 PDT

Your search for true happiness is over
May 05, 2015 - 1:22 PDT

ValLimar Jansen's latest album "a soulful experience"
OCP (Oregon Catholic Press)
April 30, 2015 - 1:33 PDT

Uncovering the roots (and branches) of the greatest revolution in the American Catholic Church
April 28, 2015 - 9:45 PDT

NYC May 8, 2015 Spring Fling Catholic Singles Mingle Fundraiser
The Catholic Fellowship
April 18, 2015 - 9:07 PDT

Thank A Nun Day
Image Books/Random House
April 15, 2015 - 12:32 PDT

#TweetingwGod dares young people to believe
April 14, 2015 - 9:54 PDT

Experience Beloved: Finding happiness in marriage
April 13, 2015 - 1:27 PDT

Archbishop Aquila, Dr. Edward Sri and other experts to participate in 'Beloved' telepress conference
April 07, 2015 - 4:51 PDT

Nobis Media, Marketing & Web Development Company
April 01, 2015 - 5:49 PDT

Catholic toymaker puts Faith in hands and mouths of babies: Pope Francis doll added to line of toys
The Word Out | Marketing For Catholics
April 01, 2015 - 3:48 PDT

Concert Series Concludes with Winthrop University World Percussion Ensemble
April 01, 2015 - 2:48 PDT

Birth Choice Health Clinics Announces Transition to Obria Medical Clinics and Plans for Expansion
March 28, 2015 - 10:43 PDT

OCP releases expanded edition of Mass of the Sacred Heart
OCP (Oregon Catholic Press)
March 24, 2015 - 4:43 PDT

Archbishop Aquila, Dr. Edward Sri and other experts participate in 'Beloved' tele-press conference
March 21, 2015 - 11:57 PDT

Priest and Seminarian Join National Three-Point Contest to Benefit Marriage Ministry
Paradisus Dei
March 13, 2015 - 10:20 PDT

Shroud of Turin Exhibit At Holy Spirit Brighton
Holy Spirit Catholic Church and School
March 12, 2015 - 3:58 PDT

Flor y Canto campaign invites the Hispanic community to share their stories
OCP (Oregon Catholic Press)
March 11, 2015 - 4:40 PDT

Crisis Pregnancy Center Dream Becoming Reality
TRFC Inc.
March 10, 2015 - 6:36 PDT

Crisis Pregnancy Center Dream Becoming Reality
TRFC Inc.
March 09, 2015 - 7:04 PDT

Join RealOptions 2015 Walk for Life and 5K Run!
RealOptions Pregnancy Medical Clinics
March 09, 2015 - 2:40 PDT

New Orchestra Comes to Mary's Nativity Church
March 09, 2015 - 12:06 PDT

Paradisus Dei Offers New Marriage Program to Churches at No Cost
Paradisus Dei
March 05, 2015 - 6:25 PST

• « Prev
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9
• Next »