Christmas is one of the most beautiful seasons in the Catholic Church, a time filled with light, hope and joy.
For many years, we’ve sung Brian Boniwell’s hymn ‘The Lord is my Shepherd’ (based on Psalm 23) on Sundays, at school and during funeral Masses in place of the responsorial psalm.
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The entrance hymn at Mass starts as the entrance procession begins and continues for as long as needed to allow the congregation to gather and prepare for the celebration (General Instruction of the Roman Missal #47).
As we have been propelled into a digital world over the past three decades, many churches around the globe have had to face the debate of screens or no screens.
Over recent months I’ve found myself pondering the innate human longing for connection.
The Archdiocesan Pastoral Services Team recently hosted a retreat at the Henley Beach parish hall for liturgical musicians. An invitation to take time in prayer, reflection, and renewal in the company of other musicians.
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