Month: November 2006
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St. Cecilia, Patron of Musicians
“Liturgical action is given a more noble form when sacred rites are solemnized in song, with the assistance of sacred ministers and the active participation of the people.” Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, no. 112 Read more about St. Cecilia here (If it’s still Nov. 22; if not, just google*)! Also, don’t forget to check…
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Oddwalk (de)Composing
Check the Gcast (“Audio Blog Posts“) thingy on the left to listen to a rough recording of a setting of Psalm 98 that Shannon (and Orin) are working on…
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pOddcast 2.0 Repost – Psalm 98 – Sing a New Song
Psalm 98 – Sing a New Song (11/21/06) – A work in progress from Shannon and Orin These posts are due to moving the pOddcast to a local feed.
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Something to ponder
An unattributed quote in Orin’s Theology of Worship reading at Aquinas this week: “People know what they do. People frequently know why they do what they do. People don’t often know what they do does.”
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"I am old enough to know better!"
In his book, Forgotten Among the Lilies – Learning To Love Beyond Our Fears, the popular and wise Ronald Rolheiser, OMI, paraphrases the opening lines of Fr. Carlo Carretto’s love letter addressed to the Church, the visible institutional Church.How much I must criticize you, my church and yet how much I love you!You have made…
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Caption Contest
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Sometimes you just want a practical solution
Bubba went to a psychiatrist. “I’ve got problems. Everytime I go to bed I think there’s somebody under it. I’m scared. I think I’m going crazy.” “Just put yourself in my hands for one year,” said the doctor. “Come talk to me three times a week, and we should be able to get rid of…