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His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI
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Music at the BasilicaSacred Sound in Sacred SpaceWhether it is the beautiful sounds of our thirty-eight rank Casavant pipe organ, the grand piano, a guitar, a flute, or harp, the combination of musical instrument, superb acoustics and voice make the Basilica of St. John a musical experience. With 1,998 pipes which range from a few inches to sixteen feet, the Casavant pipe-organ is considered one of the best "in-space" instruments in this region. From its roots in the Old Testament temple worship, the sacred liturgy of the Church has always seen music as an integral part of our worship. This is no more evident than here at the Basilica of St. John. Whether your tastes run from traditional Gregorian Chant, to contemporary worship with our folk group, to our ethnic diversity with the beautiful music from our Vietnamese and Hispanic choirs, to the timeless classics of the bell choir and our outstanding Basilica Choir, we live to "make a joyful noise," at the Basilica of St. John. In the words of St. Augustine, "He who sings, prays twice." |
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