Universities often observe Christmas and Our Lady of Guadalupe early. Is there any better way to handle this conflict of calendars?
Read moreAuthor: Chris Ángel
Chris has served as a church musician in the Roman Catholic church for over twenty-five years. He holds degrees in mathematical and computational science, music performance, and theology from Stanford University, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and Saint John's School of Theology·Seminary. He served as an editorial assistant for Pray Tell from 2010 to 2012, and he is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Theology (Liturgical Studies) at the University of Notre Dame.
James MacMillan and the Musical Modes of Mary and the Cross
A report on the recent sacred music conference, “James MacMillan and the Musical Modes of Mary and the Cross,” held at the University of Notre Dame.
Read moreLearning about shepherding
Worshiping with the monks of Saint John’s Abbey is a transformative experience for many of us.
Read moreHymnal review: The Saint Augustine Hymnal
An attractive volume, The Saint Augustine Hymnal provides a respectable range of musical styles and publishers … But it feels like ILP is providing hundreds of new songs that most congregations won’t have time to learn.
Read moreHoly Communion and Celiac Disease
What resources are available for parishioners who need low-gluten hosts?
Read moreThe 2012 Meeting of the Hymn Society in the United States and Canada
There is great excitment about the future (and present!) of congregational song,
Read moreOn Christian Seders
Does a seder in a Christian context respect both the Jewish roots of Christianity as well as “those to whom the seder truly belongs”?
Read moreThe Genevan Psalter in the 21st century
The Psalm Project is a group of musicians pairing contemporary translations of the Psalms with contemporary versions of tunes from the Genevan Psalter.
Read moreMourning in the Age of Facebook
Bruce Feiler in the New York Times: “Old customs of mourning no longer apply, but new ones have yet to materialize.”
Read moreOpen Discussion: The new translation and encouraging participation
On the occasion of a new translation…how can we encourage active participation?
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