In terra fiat pax?

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Let there be peace on earth
but please do not sing that song.
It isn't fit for Mass:
the style is completely wrong.

A broad schmaltzy anthem
in three-quarter time
with an oom-pah-pah rhythm
is not a work sublime.

Back in a summer camp
In '55 it began
It's not a sacred work
its focus is merely man.

It's well-intended,
but good intentions
don't make good liturgy.
In terra fiat pax
but don't sing that song at me.

The origin of the song is described at http://www.jan-leemusic.com/.

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Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! I was subjected to that song in aa parish at EVERY Mass on EVERY Sunday for four years!

ROFLMAO!! This is just TOO perfect. Our liturgy committee just *has* to see this. :)

What? Who?

On life and living in communion with the Catholic Church.



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