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17 Sept • The Power of Music: Sacred Songs, Identity, and Knowing Christ

Fr. Tom Lynch explores the significance of music in worship, from hymns and sacred songs to contemporary genres. Discover how music unites us, shapes our identity, and helps us understand Christ through Christological hymns. #MusicAndWorship #SacredMusic #ChristianMusic

Chapter Breakdown:
0:00:00 - Introduction
0:00:19 - Music in Worship
0:00:49 - Music & Identity
0:01:40 - Christological Hymns
0:02:39 - Lift Us Up

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12 Apr • Have faith in God

Apr 12, 2024 by Br. Joseph Trout, OP

God can do amazing things (like multiplying the loaves and the fish) if we can simply trust what God says. So.... trust.
11 Apr • Boldly give witness to your faith

Apr 11, 2024 by Fr. Samuel Hakeem, OP

Peter and the apostles gave bold witness to their faith, and people listened. We should do the same today.
10 Apr • Run to the light

Apr 10, 2024 by Fr. Samuel Hakeem, OP

Jesus tells us that he did not come to condemn the world but to save it. So when we sin, we should not run away. We should run to Jesus, the light of the world.
9 Apr • That all might have enough

Apr 9, 2024 by Fr. Brendan Curran, OP

The early apostles shared all that they had with one another so that everyone had enough. Can we regain some of that spirit today?
8 Apr • God is with us

Apr 8, 2024 by Fr. Brendan Curran, OP

On this Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, we need to remember that the Good News that God is always with us should banish fear and give us hope.
7 Apr • Doubting Thomas

Apr 7, 2024 by Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP

Why did Thomas Doubt? Perhaps because his brothers did not speak conviction, with lives that were changed because of the Resurrection. We are called to preach of the Resurrection with the conviction of changed lives that manifest its importance.
6 Apr • Speaking boldly

Apr 6, 2024 by Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP

After the Resurrection, Sts. Peter and John were hauled before the Sanhedrin because they were speaking boldly about Jesus. Would that we have the same courage to speak about what we have seen, or to ask those who seem to have experienced what we wish to experience.
5 Apr • Renewed for a better way of life

Apr 5, 2024 by Fr. Brian Walker, OP

Our Gospel today is the First Breakfast of the Resurrection, where Jesus offers Peter a chance to renew his love and begin again. In the resurrection, we have each been given the gift of new life. Let us open ourselves to that miracle today.
4 Apr • Amazed at the resurrection

Apr 4, 2024 by Fr. Brian Walker, OP

The Easter Season is a time to revel in amazement at the resurrection and new life. Like the disciples when they first experienced the resurrection, may your mind be opened to all that God promises us.
3 Apr • Encountering God in others

Apr 3, 2024 by Fr. Dominic Holtz, OP

In today's readings people encounter God's healing presence through reaching out and encountering a stranger. These meetings are the native home of the power of the Resurrection.
2 Apr • Fear & Hope

Apr 2, 2024 by Fr. Dominic Holtz, OP

Living in the resurrection, we are encouraged not to fear and cling to our sins or our old way of life, or even our own conversion story, but we are challenged to hope that the power of the resurrection can lead us forth to a new and better life.
1 Apr • Encountering the Risen Lord

Apr 1, 2024 by Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP

In Matthew's Gospel, Mary Magdalene encounters the Risen Lord at the empty tomb, while his brothers have to go to Galilee. If we seek the Risen Lord, we will find him, though we might have to look farther.
31 Mar • Made new in Christ

Mar 31, 2024 by Fr. Louis Morrone, OP

Alleluia, Christ Is Risen! The resurrection gives us hope because in it, we are also remade and given a new life.
30 Mar • God is dead

Mar 30, 2024 by Fr. Peter Hunter, OP

On Holy Saturday the church remembers the time when Jesus laid dead in the tomb. God was dead. So there are no masses or communion services, and we feel the emptiness.
29 Mar • Helping to carry Christ's cross

Mar 29, 2024 by Fr. Brendan Curran, OP

Jesus carried our burdens as his cross, freeing us from sin. Let us accompany Christ by helping to carry the burdens of those around us.
28 Mar • Jesus loved his own to the end

Mar 28, 2024 by Fr. Yamil A. Samalot Rivera, OP

On this Holy Thursday we hear of Jesus loving his disciples to teh end, and washing their feet. We also are invited to love "to the end", washing the feet of others.
27 Mar • A word for the weary

Mar 27, 2024 by Fr. James Marchionda, OP

God gave the prophet Isaiah "a well-trained tongue, that I might know how to speak to the weary a word that will rouse them." We need more of this gift today.
26 Mar • By God's power

Mar 26, 2024 by Fr. James Marchionda, OP

The prophet Isaiah tried and thought he failed, but then was promised that by God's hand he would become a light to the nations. God can use each of us in this task, not because of our greatness, but because of God's.
25 Mar • Sincerity

Mar 25, 2024 by Fr. Yamil A. Samalot Rivera, OP

With love, Mary poured perfumed oil on Jesus' hair, while Judas complained that the money could have been used to help the poor. But Judas was not sincere, caring more about the money than the poor. Let us walk with Jesus in sincerity this Holy Week.
24 Mar • The joyful entry into Jerusalem

Mar 24, 2024 by Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP

On Palm Sunday we celebrate Jesus' joyful entry into Jerusalem and his death there. These are not contradictory, as Jesus joyfully gave himself for our salvation. May we understand that mystery more deeply this Holy Week,
23 Mar • For the good of all

Mar 23, 2024 by Br. Ed Van Merrienboer, OP

In today's Gospel we get a hint that Caiaphas wants to kill Jesus in order to maintain his political power. Today our politicians sometimes try to protect their vested interest rather than working for the common good.
22 Mar • Open to something new

Mar 22, 2024 by Br. Ed Van Merrienboer, OP

Jesus' enemies want to stone him because he is preaching a vision of Judaism that is different than their own. Can we look upon what is new with eyes of love that try to understand rather than with condemnation?
21 Mar • The Communion of Saints

Mar 21, 2024 by Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP

Jesus argues with the Jewish authorities that Abraham is still alive in God and looking upon this moment, and that he is one with God. This is the Communion of Saints, made possible by Jesus, and today is a day to feel our connection to those who have died but are alive in heaven.
20 Mar • Integrity

Mar 20, 2024 by Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP

Hanaiah, Azariah, and Mishael chose to be cast into the fire rather than worship a Babylonian god. People will expect us to do all sorts of things, be all sorts of people. Do we know ourselves and have the integrity to act with integrity?

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