This website is the culmination of many years of work to build a network for the purpose of promoting sacred music events in the Greater Houston area. With the support of Scanlan Foundation, Dr. Rick Lopez and Ms. Phyllis Harris are pleased to welcome you houstonsacredmusic.org.
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What is Sacred Music?
“The musical tradition of the universal Church is a treasure of inestimable value, greater even than that of any other art. The main reason for this pre-eminence is that, as a combination of sacred music and words, it forms a necessary or integral part of solemn liturgy” (Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 112). The composition and singing of inspired psalms, often accompanied by musical instruments, were already closely linked to the liturgical celebrations of the Old Covenant. The Church continues and develops this tradition: “Address . . . one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with all your heart.” “He who sings prays twice” (Eph 5:19; St. Augustine, En. in Ps. 72,1:PL 36,914; cf. Col 3:16).
Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 1156