Pope Benedict spoke about the liturgy as a school of prayer during his general audience this morning. This is the story from the Vatican Information Service. [MORE...]
A moving episode of "In Search of the Divine" on Fr. Michael Joncas, composer of "On Eagles Wings" and one of the best theologians, liturgists, historians and musicians in the church today. [MORE...]
Today is the memorial of St Ignatius, founder of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits). Here is a brief reflection from "Give Us This Day" via the PrayTell liturgy blog. [MORE...]
As we begin hearing the "Bread of Life" discourse over the next several weekend's from the sixth chapter of the Gospel according to St John, we'll be singing a new entrance hymn, "Risen Lord We Gather Round You." [MORE...]
This afternoon I attended a preview of new psalms by Marty Haugen and Tony Alonso, heard the keynote address by Fr. Ronald Raub on the universal call to holiness, and then got an education on the development of our sacred texts by Fr. Mike Joncas. And this was just a half-day! [MORE...]
I'm in Pittsburgh this week for the annual convention of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) and will be updating everyone daily on the goings on here. [MORE...]
This weekend we begin singing more parts of the Mass of Joy & Peace, including the Sanctus or "Holy, Holy, Holy" so what a perfect time to dig into this most glorious acclamation of faith! [MORE...]