The doctrine committee of the US bishops’ conference (USCCB) has produced a guide to evaluating the lyrics of hymns on the basis of their doctrinal content, noting that Vatican II declared sacred music’s purpose to be “the glory of God and the sanctification of the faithful,” writes the Catholic News Agency. Here is a link to the story.
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