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Debate about liturgy and music in the Catholic Church has been so hysterical for so long, that it’s hard to find anything new to say about it, but every now and then, something refreshing will break through and provide a measure of lucidity in a way that the well rehearsed debates don’t.

And for me, that came recently when I was recommended a YouTube reaction video that featured what are described as tribal villagers from India. The premise of the channel is that these people live in a quaint and remote way from the world and so their reactions to cultural works is as innocent and honest as you could ask for.

And in one particular video, they listened to Allegri’s Miserere Mei which is a 17th-century sacred polyphony composition. And frankly, I think this particular song is one of the most beautiful works of Christian art ever made.

Music written and generously provided by Paul Jernberg. Find out more about his work as a composer here: http://pauljernberg.com

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