Gregorian Chant – why sing it at Mass?
For many of us, hearing Gregorian chant at the Mass is a relatively new experience. But in fact, the church teaches that liturgical music must be grounded in plainchant. The document from the...
Gregorian Chant – why sing it at Mass?
For many of us, hearing Gregorian chant at the Mass is a relatively new experience. But in fact, the church teaches that liturgical music must be grounded in plainchant. The document from the...
Antiphons – what are they?
The past couple of weeks before Masses, I’ve been speaking briefly about the singing of antiphons, or the Propers of the Mass. Here is that information in expanded, written form for your reference!...
Stay Tuned
Welcome 🙂 One of the purposes of this page is to give a starting place to learn more about what the Church teaches about music in the Mass. Before Masses I’m speaking a...
Goodbye and Thank You!
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, This is my final column for the parish website. I just wanted to take a moment and thank you being such an important part of my life...
Discernment of Spirits Book
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Many of you have asked about the book I referenced during my homily last weekend. The book is excellent and I highly recommend it. It is “The Discernment of Spirits...
Transitions
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, God is good! It has been a joy to journey in faith with you over the past nearly 12 years. I have been inspired and blessed by...
Jesus is Risen! Happy Easter!
Jesus Christ has risen from the dead and poured out the Holy Spirit upon His people. This is glorious news! On behalf of St. Brendan Parish I would like to wish you and your...
Lent Is Here!
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, We begin the season of Lent and I am hoping and praying that this will be a special time for each of us to discover more profoundly...