Abstrakt: | The paper presents the issue of the language of music which is a very important
element of liturgical celebration. First section of the article is focused on music as
one of the most important components of culture and a subtle way of communication.
Music has been present in human life from the beginning, during work, play
and free time. Surly it was combined from the beginning with dance and words.
Originally it served for practical purposes – it helped with group work as a form of
communication. Later it became also element of common identity, and with time
it was part of the arts. Next part of the article is concentrated on the role of music in liturgy of the
Church. Since the Apostolic Age it has been treated as a gift of the Holy Spirit,
like preaching kerygma. Religious music is an art which takes its inspiration from
God’s subject, His revelation in the world or different forms of religious life of the
community of faith. Today, according to the teachings of II Vatican Council, the
liturgy not only should be open for music from its nature, but it should demand
it. Liturgical music is not only an ornament of the celebration, but it should be
integrated with holy rites.
In the final part of the article, some pastoral proposition are presented which
should contribute to rising up of the purpose of liturgical music: God’s glory, sanctifying
of faithful and building of the community of the Church. |