Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – 15 November 2020 and World Day of the Poor Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31. Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5. 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6. Matthew 25:14-30. Talents Given, Talents Returned. One more Kingdom of Heaven parable today. God … Read More
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time I have a five-year-old nephew whose parents are both music ministers. Even before he was born, Jake was hearing music at Mass every week. Once he began interacting with us, I could tell he was … Read More
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, Feast – Monday, 09 November 2020 Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12. Psalm 46:2, 3, 506, 8, 9. 1 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17. John 2:13-22. Church Buildings and the Church. We hold in honor today the cathedral … Read More
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time – 08 November 2020 Wisdom 6:12-16. Psalm 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. Matthew 25:1-13. Being with Jesus – or Not. The parable today of the ten lamp bearers is about vigilance. Not an … Read More
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Like the five wise virgins, the best music directors are prepared and always looking ahead. Here are some ideas to make sure your lamps burn bright all year long. Get your personal liturgical calendar ready. … Read More
The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls) – Monday, 02 November 2020 There are 31 possible Bible texts; check with the parish for the ones to be used. The Dead Matter. It is a good and holy … Read More
All Saints, Solemnity – Sunday, 01 November 2020 Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14. Psalm 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6. 1 John 3:1-3. Matthew 5:1-12a. Saints Next Door. It can be easy to view the beatitudes as impossible goals for Kingdom of Heaven living. But … Read More
If you’re like most music and liturgy coordinators, you’re working with a community that does not already have a regular practice of praying the Liturgy of the Hours together publicly. If this is your situation and you’re given the responsibility … Read More
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time – 25 October 2020 Exodus 22:20-26. Psalm 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51. 1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10. Matthew 22:34-40. Love God, Neighbor, Self. There are 613 Old Testament laws guiding faithful behavior. The Exodus writer tells us some: … Read More
As a liturgist, I believe it when the Order of Christian Funerals (OCF) says eulogies are not allowed. But when I die, I plan to have lots of stories told about me at my funeral. When it comes to eulogies, … Read More