I have been asked to launch this celebration of harmony and hope. This is a real challenge for me, since I – as I suspect many of you – have found it harder and harder to ‘sing the Lord’s song in this alien land.’ Too often, of late, I have been ready ‘to hang up my harp.’
Posts Tagged National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM)
The Eucharist is a project of solidarity for all of humanity and a great school of peace.
America on new music
Jul 27
Here is America magazine on new music for the new translation at the recent NPM convention.
The NPM convention ended Friday noon with everyone standing to sing a full-throated “Hallelujah Chorus” from Messiah. It was very moving.
Paths Cross
Jul 16
The convention of the Latin Liturgy Association in Detroit is beginning just as the NPM convention is ending.
NPM in Detroit, Thursday
Jul 15
You can be sure that NPM will follow the full range of the Church’s teachings and directives in all this. I think only a few zealots will be disappointed.
NPM in Detroit, Wednesday
Jul 14
Pastoral Musician of the Year is Bob Hurd. Jubilate Deo award this year goes to Sr. Kathleen Hughes, RSCJ.
NPM in Detroit, Monday
Jul 12
NPM in Detroit, “Hope and Harmony,” is very much up and running.
Hymn Society, NPM
Jul 10
Some interesting and important meetings this week.
Being Right
Mar 14
I have learned this from Jesus Christ, who “though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God something to be grasped.”