FCCO Choir

02/06/2026

01/06/2026

THE GLORIA (GLORY TO GOD): AN ANCIENT HYMN OF PRAISE

What is the Gloria?

The Gloria, or “Glory to God,” is an ancient hymn in which the Church, assembled in the Holy Spirit, praises and prays to the Father and to the Lamb.

“The text of this hymn may not be replaced by any other.”
(GIRM 53)

When Is the Gloria Sung or Recited?

The Gloria is sung or said:
• On Sundays outside Advent and Lent
• On Solemnities and Feasts
• In special, more solemn celebrations

How Is the Gloria Performed?

According to the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM 53), the Gloria may be:

• Sung by all the people together
• Sung alternately by the people and the choir
• Sung by the choir alone

If it is not sung, it is to be recited either by all together or in alternation.

The Official Opening Text of the Gloria

“Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace to people of goodwill.”

A Liturgical Concern

Some commonly used musical settings begin:

“Glory to God, glory to God, glory to God in the highest.
And on earth, peace on earth, peace to people of goodwill.”

While popular and familiar, this opening does not coincide exactly with the official liturgical text of the Roman Missal. Since the Gloria is a prescribed liturgical text that may not be replaced or altered, composers and musicians should ensure that musical settings faithfully preserve the approved text.

Source:
General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM), no. 53.

31/05/2026

Glory to the Father, to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.. Amen 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

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📸 JM L Natividad

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30/05/2026

SALMONG TUGUNAN:
Dan 3, 52. 53. 54. 55. 56

“Purihin at ipagdangal
ang Diyos magpakailanman”

Musika ni Carlos B. Babiano
Dakilang Kapistahan ng Santatlo
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For the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

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