One of the more underreported aspect of the introduction of the “new” Mass translations (aka the “new” Roman Missal) to be rolled out in Advent this year is the requirement for new musical settings for the various Mass parts.  I.e., new translations mean that some of those old, familiar tunes aren’t going to work as well, if at all.  The Anchoress, now over at Patheos, has posted this new setting of the Gloria, which gives you an idea of what is changing and what is not.  See what you think. 

The Rev. James Martin, S.J., is a Jesuit priest, author, editor at large at America and founder of Outreach.