David Haas gathers 132 songs from among his most widely known pieces, like “Blest Are They,” “We Are Called,” “Now We Remain” and “You Are Mine,” and others not as familiar.
Music (liturgical)
Posted inDispatches, Faith
Conducting a liturgical whirlwind at the Religious Education Congress
Composer John Flaherty has been overseeing renewal and experimentation at the R.E.C.’s worship services for almost three decades.
Posted inArts & Culture, News
A brief history of Gregorian chant
The tradition of sung prayer dates back to the first millennium.
Posted inFaith, Music
“On Eagle’s Wings”: The simple origin of the song that makes the world cry
Composer Jan Michael Joncas kept the song under wraps for years.
Posted inFaith, Music
An (unconventional) Advent playlist
“O Come, O Come Emmanuel” is not the only Advent song out there.
Posted inFaith, Ideas
“Here I Am, Lord”: The little-known story behind a Catholic hit
Love it or hate it, most Catholics could probably sing “Here I Am, Lord” from memory. But do they know where the song came from?
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Should we sing patriotic songs at Mass? Probably not.
At a Fourth of July parade, I’m happy to sing to my country. At the Mass, I’d rather sing to my Savior.
Posted inArts & Culture, Video
America Interviews | J.J. Wright, liturgical composer
Up and coming composer J.J. Wright talks with James Martin, S.J., about his new Christmas album and the future of Catholic sacred music.