Repertuar muzyczny celebracji sakramentu małżeństwa. Aspekt medialny, kulturowy i liturgiczny

Paweł Maciaszek

doi:10.21697/ct.2020.90.1.05

Published: 2020-05-20

Vol. 90 No. 1 (2020)

Musical Repertoire for the Celebration of the Sacrament of Marriage: Media, Cultural and Liturgical Aspects

Paweł Maciaszek

Collectanea Theologica

Section: Articles

https://doi.org/10.21697/ct.2020.90.1.05

Abstract

The choice of musical repertoire for the celebration of the sacrament
of marriage has become the subject of more frequent and widespread
discussions. Media publications on the subject which provide suggestions for
the choice published in the media and promoted cultural solutions for music
attest to the existence of a problem and the urgent need to arrive at some
form of resolution. In this article, the issue of music and songs at church
weddings is presented in three parts: the first clarifies the existing problem;
the second shows the cultural factors which have led to the existence of the
problem; the third part demonstrates the urgent need to formulate a rightful
solution regarding the choice of music within the context of Christian liturgy.
Suggestions for this choice put forward in the mass media, together with
current cultural trends, do not always advocate appropriate choices.
The guidelines given to the bridal couple in order to assist them in
their choice of music should always be in keeping with liturgical law.
The rules and regulations which govern liturgical law lead to a deeper
understanding among the faithful of the true meaning of sacramental
rituals and their Christian significance. Consequently, they can never be
subject to personal taste alone. Observance of these regulations ensures
the Christian authenticity of the liturgy as ordained by Christ and the
Christian community, and it enhances the aesthetic aspect; indeed, every
bridal couple wishes their nuptial Mass to be beautiful. Consequently, they
should be made acquainted with the Church’s teaching on liturgical musical
settings. Adherence to prescribed norms not only guarantees the essential
holiness of the liturgical celebration, but also ensures that their sanctity is
not undermined, and allows for inclusive participation in the liturgy.

Keywords:

sacrament of marriage, liturgical music, church songs, culture, media

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Maciaszek, P. (2020). Musical Repertoire for the Celebration of the Sacrament of Marriage: Media, Cultural and Liturgical Aspects. Collectanea Theologica, 90(1), 119–146. https://doi.org/10.21697/ct.2020.90.1.05

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