We always overlook scripture at our own peril. Perhaps it would be to our benefit to be informed by the texts of the entrance antiphons and their psalms as well as those of the Lectionary when doing our music planning, and realize we don’t always have to be driven only by the Lectionary texts.
Read moreLent must also lead us to experience, celebrate, and live out the grace of God’s mercy, to reveal and see in ourselves the goodness that God sees in us, as in all creation.
Read moreIn the spirit of the Second Vatican Council, NPM fosters the art of musical liturgy.
Read moreThe collection “Ever Ancient, Ever New” contains twelve compositions by Luke Mayernik (including seasonal variants) and two “Thanksgiving Psalms” by Henry Seymour.
Read moreWe’re opening this thread at Pray Tell for our readers to share news of what’s going on around town where they live. Any workshop events or seminars relating to liturgy, liturgical music, preaching, environment and art for worship, catechesis for worship, etc, are welcome.
Read moreThe celebrant at Mass last night reminded us to keep an eye open, during Lent, for “thin places,” places where the barriers between us and the kingdom seem fragile, as if we might break through and see creation as God does at last.
Read moreSomething about the approach of Lent always draws my heart to the liturgical ministers, catechists, pastoral staff, priests, etc who find their time commitments and demands ramping up at a season when they know they need extra nourishment and refreshment. Today I want to offer a call, and a thank you, for witnessing to the church with joy.
Read moreWhat is your liturgical experience of hymns and antiphons?
Read moreThe town of Cateura, Paraguay was literally built on top of a landfill – a landfill that receives over 1,500 tons of waste each day.
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