A Lyrical Vision

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Edward Foley, Capuchin is a Roman Catholic priest and member of the Province of St. Joseph of the Capuchin Order. The Duns Scotus Professor of Spirituality and Professor of Liturgy and Music at Catholic Theological Union, he was the founding director of the Ecumenical Doctor of Ministry degree jointly offered by Catholic Theological Union, the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, and McCormick Theological Seminary. An award-winning author and celebrated preacher, he has been honored with lifetime achievement awards from multiple national organizations. He also serves his Capuchin community as the vice-postulator for the canonization process for Blessed Solanus Casey. edwardfoleycapuchin.org

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The publication of the US Bishops document on music in the liturgy, Sing to the Lord (2007), has prompted Edward Foley to review the overall contribution of the Bishops to liturgical music since Vatican Council II. He explores the history and content of the US Bishops three previous statements on music in worship. In doing so, Foley illuminates the stages that led to Sing to the Lord and compares this most fully developed document with its predecessors. This concise history and analysisillustrated with sets of comparative tableswill be a valuable resource for those who study, prepare, and lead music in Catholic worship in the United States.