Real Music: A Guide to the Timeless Hymns of the Church

by Anthony Esolen

Overview

Real Music by Anthony Esolen is a comprehensive and fascinating guide, in print and song, to the great hymns of the Church. It shows that, unlike much of what is sung in too many Catholic churches today, good music, “Real Music”, combines great poetry with doctrinally sound lyrics and beautiful melody. With noted Catholic author Anthony Esolen as your guide, join the Catholic Musical Renaissance which is truly a recovery of the best that has been sung and prayed down through the ages. You’ll be glad you did. Real Music is arranged by events in the life of our Lord and the seasons and Sacraments of the Church. This book will teach you much about poetry, music, and the Catholic Faith itself. What better way to learn your Faith than through beautiful music! Whether at home in your favorite easy chair, or among friends in an informal class at your parish, Real Music will bring you deep into the lyrics and melodies of the great hymns that so magnificently offer praise and honor to God.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781618907042
Publisher:	TAN Books
Publication date:	04/24/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	267
File size:	773 KB

Table of Contents

Foreword vii

Authors Note ix

Publisher's Note xi

Introduction xiii

Chapter 1 The Psalms 1

Chapter 2 Who Is Jesus? 27

Chapter 3 Who Is Christ? 55

Chapter 4 The Nativity 79

Chapter 5 The Cross and the Resurrection 107

Chapter 6 Our Love for Jesus 127

Chapter 7 The Holy Eucharist 147

Chapter 8 The Holy Spirit 169

Chapter 9 Penitence and Supplication 189

Chapter 10 The Church Militant 211

Chapter 11 Consolation 229

Chapter 12 The Glory of God 253

List of Hymns Referenced 275

Track Listing 279