On the Musical Road to Emmaus

Pentecost_Sunday_Cycle_A

A discussion of Pentecost and the plethora of musical options related to the feast and to scripture for the day.

The grief and joy of Easter -- I am the Bread of Life

A podcast episode about death and life, the grief and joy around the resurrection, and "I am the Bread of Life," by Sister Suzanne Toolan.

On the Road to Emmaus

A reflection on the Third Sunday of Easter (cycle A) and an upcoming visit from composer and liturgical musician, Bob Hurd.

Talking St. Augustine with Father Rob Hagan, O.S.A.

An interview with Father Rob Hagan, Prior Provincial of the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova.  We discuss St. Augustine, the Augustinians, City of God, and the Augustine quote used in Elaine Hagenberg's anthem "Alleluia!"

The Whiplash of Palm Sunday

Discusses the strong and different emotions emerging out of Palm Sunday, while also analyzing Michael E. Showalter's "The Lamb is Crucified" and Lloyd Larson's "Hosanna"