Cardinal Sarah’s ‘The Song of the Lamb’ explores the beauty of Catholic Sacred Music as the heartbeat of worship

Rediscovering the Beauty of Catholic Sacred Music

Robert Cardinal Sarah, prefect emeritus of the Vatican's Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, invites Catholics to rediscover the true meaning of worship in his book The Song of the Lamb: Sacred Music and the Heavenly Liturgy.

Co-authored with Peter Carter, director of the Catholic Sacred Music Project, the book explores the spiritually rich tradition of Catholic sacred music, tracing it from the Church's earliest days to the Second Vatican Council and beyond.

The Church herself really wants when it comes to worship, especially when it comes to music.

The book aims to help Catholics move beyond aesthetic preferences and focus on Christ Himself as the heartbeat of worship.

Author's Summary

Rediscover the true meaning of worship through the beauty of Catholic Sacred Music.

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Religion News Service Religion News Service — 2025-11-04

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