The Lament of Psalm 137: Let My Tongue Be Silenced!

“Let my tongue be silenced if I ever forget you!” What’s the context of the Psalm?

Singing at Daily Mass? Why Not?

When I would think of daily mass, I tended to think of a quiet experience that is quick. The ones who attend are those who would surely rush off to work afterward. Speed and efficiency would be the way to go, right? A recent experience has me thinking otherwise; why not invest some time singing […]

Psalms: The Important 150 Texts of the Faith

Psalms have been for, thousands of years, a musical expression of faith — first for the Jewish people, and today Christians as well. These important texts of our faith can rather easily find their way into worship in a more full and robust way.

Using the Prescribed Advent Psalms: The Best Expression of the Liturgy of the Word – Part 1

Using the assigned Advent psalms for each Sunday fits well with the readings, and the musical setting of each psalm or canticle should reflect a similar emphasis.