Maybe this happens every year, but this year I’ve come across numerous social media posts arguing about whether it is too early to decorate for Christmas, whether we as Catholics should listen to Christmas music during Advent, and all the nuances that go along with attempting to authenticaly celebrate Christmas in a society that has …
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The Eucharistic prayer is recited after the angelic hymn of praise known as the Sanctus. You know it: Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts . . . This may seem like a repetitive hymn, and to those that hear it quite frequently that may be the case. However, its placement before the canon is …
Coventry Carol, otherwise known as “The hymn of the Holy Innocents” was sung by the youth of St. John Cantius and Crusaders for Life in the Illinois state capitol back in 2017. This hauntingly beautiful and heartbreaking lullaby was sung during a rally for the dignity of the unborn. Translated Lyrics:Lully, lullay, Thou little tiny …
Lent doesn’t have to be completely void of beautiful music.
Harrison Lemke just released his newest album Thy Tender Care right before Christmas and it’s a gem. Here are 5 reasons why you should also listen to it (and listen to all his other work, too). 1. He’s Catholic This is pretty self-explanatory but we should definitely be supporting the good work of other Catholics. 2. He …
This Up-and-Coming Indie Catholic Artist is Really Worth a Listen Read More »
“All creation groans in labor Waiting for our humble savior Joyful hope for Jesus coming In our hearts is overflowing” Is this not the cry of our hearts during advent? Waiting, anticipation, preparing, making room, joy, hope, and peace. Randomly scrolling Instagram, I came across a video from The Vigil Project, when I saw …
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We all know those people who run right over Advent on their way to decorate the Christmas tree. Or maybe we are those people. You’ve just packed away your Thanksgiving leftovers and they’re already cranking up the Christmas tunes. Turn down “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” for goodness sake. It’s not even Christmas yet. Here are …
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Most of us know that St. Cecilia—whose feast day is November 22nd—is the patroness of music and musicians. Many of us know that many Catholic artists, such as Audrey Assad, have written songs inspired by saints. Saints and religious were a popular subject for classical composers but did you all know that even secular artists …
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