Congratulations to the musicians and organizers of the papal Mass at St. Patrick's today.  Sacred music-wise, it was like bright sunshine in comparison to the state of things in Nationals Stadium the other day.  It was edifying to hear the propers of the Mass chanted, and high-caliber choices for the polyphonic and orchestral settings.  You could say that sometimes it seemed almost over-the-top, but then again, it's the Pope, if ever there was an occasion to be exuberant, this was it.  This was not a mega-Mass; rather, it was limited to mostly religious and clergy.  But those who attended were treated to an uplifting and dignified liturgy.