Sr. Delores Dufner, OSB explores the significance of hymn texts we sing in the liturgy, describing how they express and shape faith. She invites us to consider the characteristics of a well-crafted hymn text.
Sr. Delores Dufner, OSB is a member of St Benedict's Monastery in St Joseph, Minnesota. An internationally renowned composer and text writer, she is published in hymn collections in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Australia, and China. She holds Master's Degrees in Liturgical Music and Liturgical Studies and is the recipient of a number of awards. Her prodigious work includes 65 special commissions and 5 published collections featuring more than 230 hymns.
Steven Warner looks back at his music ministry and creative works over his many years of service to the Church. He explores some key influences and the continuum of sacred music since the 60s.
Mr Steve Warner is a well-published composer of liturgical music and choir director of renown. He is Founder and Director Emeritus of the internationally famous Notre Dame Folk Choir.
Paul Taylor offers some helpful strategies to invigorate parish music ministry and strengthen the assembly's singing in liturgical celebrations.
Dr Paul Taylor is Assistant Director, ACU Centre for Liturgy and Director of Music, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo, Australia. His is the former Executive Secretary of the Bishops Commission for Liturgy, Australia.
Sr Judith Kubicki invites us to consider how Christian communities experience physical unity and find their voice after a huge disruption.
Sr Dr Judith Kubicki CSSF is assistant professor emerita in the Theology Department of Fordham University, New York. Currently she serves as provincial minister of the Felician Sisters of North America. Her major interests are liturgical theology, liturgical music, and ritual studies..
Fr Christopher Willcock, SJ invites composers to consider how to help worshippers find a common voice.
Rev Dr Chris Willcock is an internationally renowned Australian composer for the liturgy and the concert hall and has taught sacramental theology and liturgical studies.
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