On the Musical Road to Emmaus

Musings on the return of choir season after the summer hiatus.

Discussing using music to process our grief after losing a loved one, especially a choir member.  Features snippets from "O Love" (Hagenberg), "Shelter Me, O God" (Hurd), and "On Eagle's Wings" (Joncas).

Pondering hymns and anthems related to the Feast of the Assumption.

Thinking about music and scripture to help parishes through pastoral transitions, common in the month of June, when new priests are ordained and others choose to retire.

A discussion of the famous hymn "Holy, Holy, Holy" in the context of Trinity Sunday -- and more!

A discussion of Pentecost and the plethora of musical options related to the feast and to scripture for the day.

A podcast episode about death and life, the grief and joy around the resurrection, and "I am the Bread of Life," by Sister Suzanne Toolan.

A reflection on the Third Sunday of Easter (cycle A) and an upcoming visit from composer and liturgical musician, Bob Hurd.

An interview with Father Rob Hagan, Prior Provincial of the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova.  We discuss St. Augustine, the Augustinians, City of God, and the Augustine quote used in Elaine Hagenberg's anthem "Alleluia!"

Discusses the strong and different emotions emerging out of Palm Sunday, while also analyzing Michael E. Showalter's "The Lamb is Crucified" and Lloyd Larson's "Hosanna"