Shows
On the Musical Road to EmmausThe 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A: The BeatitudesI dove into the Beatitudes, the Sermon on the Mount, about 20 episodes ago, in terms of music. This episode features a conversation with my colleague Mark Koscinski, a deacon in the Polish Catholic Church, more into the liturgical meaning of this famous excerpt from the Gospel of Matthew.
2026-01-3128 minOn the Musical Road to Emmaus3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Lord of Snow and RainThinking about preparing for the Lord and preparing for a massive winter storm.
2026-01-2413 minOn the Musical Road to EmmausOrdinary Time & Here I am, LordThe beginning of Ordinary Time, Cycle A, with a focus on being open to hearing the Lord, as in "Here I Am, Lord."
2026-01-1812 min2026-01-0811 minOn the Musical Road to EmmausA conversation with Lloyd LarsonI had a wonderful conversation with Lloyd Larson, composer, conductor, arranger, singer, pianist... we talked a lot about his musical career and approach to composition, then focused a bit on his anthem "Morning Star."
2025-12-2433 minOn the Musical Road to EmmausFather Allen Hoffa talks "Lo How a Rose"A discussion with Father Allen Hoffa about his favorite Advent hymn, 'Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming."
2025-12-1725 minOn the Musical Road to EmmausFavorite Advent Hymn -- Charlie McDonald and In the Bleak MidwinterCharlie McDonald, chaplain at Moravian University, talks about his favorite advent hymn, "In the Bleak Midwinter."
2025-12-1113 minOn the Musical Road to EmmausMy favorite advent hymn: Father Mark SearlesAn interview with diocesan priest Father Mark Searles, about his favorite Advent hymn, "Come, O Long Expected Savior."
2025-12-0617 minOn the Musical Road to EmmausCity of God - 1st Sunday of AdventA podcast episode comparing Dan Schutte's "City of God" and St. Augustine's City of God, preparing for the First Sunday of Advent.
2025-11-2914 minOn the Musical Road to EmmausChrist the King (and Hagenberg's "All Praise to Thee")A discussion of the Feast of Christ the King, closing out the liturgical year, and the anthem "All Praise to Thee" by Elaine Hagenberg. (Musical clips used with permission of Beckenhorst Press)
2025-11-2213 minOn the Musical Road to EmmausHow do we sound to God?Inspired by a podcast episode by Jeff Cavins, Carol shares her thoughts on singing at Mass -- especially for those who choose not to sing!
2025-11-0909 minOn the Musical Road to EmmausAll Souls Day & the Faure RequiemA discussion of All Saints and All Souls Day, which start the month of November, with a discussion of the Requiem Mass, and specific examples by Gabriel Faure.
2025-10-2614 minOn the Musical Road to EmmausWorld Singing DayPondering World Singing Day and the hymn "Sing of the Lord's Goodness"
2025-10-1915 minOn the Musical Road to EmmausThe 41st Eucharistic Congress & Gift of Finest WheatThe history of Gift of Finest Wheat, coming out of the 41st International Eucharistic Congress, and a survey of the music.
2025-10-1415 minOn the Musical Road to EmmausChrist Be Our Light by Bernadette FarrellAn exploration of this beloved song.
2025-10-0915 min2025-10-0412 minOn the Musical Road to EmmausAn Interview with composer Bob Hurd of OCPAn interview with composer and pastoral musician Bob Hurd, who publishes through Oregon Catholic Press.
2025-09-2926 minOn the Musical Road to EmmausI've Got a Beatitude!A discussion of the Beatitudes (Sermon on the Mount) and the connection to the readings for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C.
2025-09-2510 minOn the Musical Road to EmmausUbi CaritasA consideration of Ola Gjeilo's setting of "Ubi Caritas", with a comparison to the ancient Gregorian Chant of the same text.
2025-09-2014 minOn the Musical Road to Emmaus"O Love" by Elaine HagenbergA discussion of Elaine Hagenberg's choral anthem "O Love" in the context of the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time (cycle C).
2025-09-1913 minOn the Musical Road to EmmausGod So Loved the WorldA lesson on the anthem "God So Loved the World" by John Stainer, to be featured for the Exaltation of the Cross.
2025-09-1208 minOn the Musical Road to EmmausThere is a balm in GileadThis short episode responds to a choir member's question about the origin of the hymn "There is a Balm in Gilead."
2025-09-0807 minOn the Musical Road to Emmaus#1_Sept_06_2025Let’s get started! And reflections on music for the September 14, 2025.(Recorded on September 9. 2025)
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