Released in April 2017, “DAMN.” portrays Kendrick Lamar’s internal torment as he struggles with his faith.
Music
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, The Good Word
If we believe God’s promises, how can we keep from singing?
We the church ought to be a people marked by joy, like guests at a wedding feast.
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
Matt Maher: Jesuit spirituality could save the world
Even super fans (your hosts included) of Grammy-nominated Christian artist Matt Maher may not know this fun fact: The Canadian musician went to a Jesuit high school in Newfoundland! On this week’s episode, we ask Matt if Ignatian spirituality has influenced his music, how the music industry has changed since he released his first album […]
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Matt Maher: Jesuit spirituality could save the world
Fun fact: The Grammy-nominated musician went to a Jesuit high school in Newfoundland.
Posted inArts & Culture, Ideas
Jason Isbell’s gorgeous, challenging music is not your standard Dad rock
Jason Isbell wants to be a better man and he uses his songs as a road map to get there.
Posted inArts & Culture, Ideas
Elegy for a Heartbreaker: Tom Petty and the simple beauty of song
Tom Petty died on Monday at age 66, and anyone who knows me well understands that it is a personal loss.
Posted inLast Take, Politics & Society
In the Trump era, music is not just a distraction. It’s a chance for communion.
Paul McCartney’s concert was a much-needed reminder that joy and beauty and love are not crushed by darkness.
Posted inFaith, News
How a band of nuns became international rock stars
11 Peruvian sisters formed a rock band in a convent and are taking the gospel on tour.
Posted inArts & Culture, Music
The Catholic punk rock of The Hold Steady’s Craig Finn
Finn’s songs somehow manage to avoid cheap nihilism in favor of a palpable sense of mercy.