Slow down and smell the incense

About ten years ago, my local Catholic parish had a Wednesday evening centering prayer service.  It wasn’t very well attended…maybe ten or so people.  What I found so wonderful about this form or prayer was the relaxing pace that ensued once we began the service.  Even further back in my childhood (early 70’s), I [...]

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Choir Characters

I’ve noticed in my years as a Catholic choir member and now director for the past 9 years—there is a reoccurring theme of characters in every choir.  No, not all choirs have these same characters—although some of these characters have multiple personalities!  Here is my list of the most common “Catholic Choir Characters” I’ve run [...]

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Where is the Liturgical Clip Art?

I am a believer in the use of worship (participation) aids to encourage assembly participation in the “singing of the mass”.  Not just any worship aid, but a very well thought out and professionally created worship aid with notes and music—not just a sheet with words. 
It is my goal as a minister of [...]

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The Zombie Catholic Congregation Singers

As a choir director, I do things a little different.  Unless we are singing an incredibly difficult song (which is almost never) I stand facing the congregation.  I normally play the guitar (mostly classical) or bass or sometimes the violin.  If I had a full complement of instrumentalist, I guess I wouldn’t have much [...]

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