Cebu, Philippines – July 2024 – On 13 July in the Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, the members of the Music Ministry in this Parish, both choirs and musicians, received their second liturgical formation led by Fr Amelito Racelis, SDB, on the theme "The role of music in the liturgy". This session is one of the four parts of the Ongoing Formation Programme for the Music Ministry. In his talk Fr Racelis provided seven liturgical guidelines on the use of music and song within the Holy Mass. He also guided participants in understanding the principles of the liturgy outlined by the Second Vatican Council and introduced them to the beauty of Gregorian chant. At the end of his talk Fr Racelis gave the participants practical advice on how to maximise their ministry, participation and prayer while serving Mass.