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NEW BOOKS ADDED TO THE "BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS" PAGE

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Catholic Music Through the Ages by Edward Schaefer

published by Liturgy Training Publications

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This is an outstanding one-volume history and analysis of Catholic liturgical music. The author explains the role of liturgical music at Mass, details the history of several major periods of development and consolidation in Catholic liturgical music, and presents an overview of the present-day situation following the liturgical reforms of the Second Vatican Council.

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The book is in short supply and a little difficult to find. For convenience, I have scanned some pages that constitute the most significant portions of the book about the present-day state of Catholic liturgical music: click here to read the excerpts.​

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When You Pray: Trust, Surrender, and the Transformation of Your Soul by Edward Sri

published by Ascension Press

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This is a delightful and practical guide and motivator for improving your frequency and quality of prayer. Not just a book about prayer, it's a book that the author hopes will be used for prayer.

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The book contains thirty short reflections on important themes in Catholic spirituality. The author's intent is that readers not go through the book quickly; rather, each chapter is intended to be read slowly and reflectively. Almost every chapter focuses on one or more saints who are reliable spiritual guides for prayer and deepening the interior life of faith.

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For a short video introducing the book, click here.

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The Four Levels of Happiness: Your Path to Personal Flourishing by Fr. Robert Spitzer

published by Sophia Institute Press

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The author, a Jesuit priest, uses research from both psychology and theology to present a view of human flourishing and happiness that progresses through four levels, from basic needs to an openness to and relationship with the transcendent creator of the universe. 

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It's not a preachy book, and its intended audience is people who are not necessarily very religious or devout. The author hopes to convince people to view happiness as much deeper and more multilayered than seeking pleasurable experiences.

REVISED REHEARSAL AND WEEKEND SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY & EARLY FEBRUARY

I am modifying the previously provided schedule of rehearsals and Masses due to a change in plans. The information below modifies and supplements that schedule:

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  • Wednesday, January 15 -- NO REHEARSAL

  • Sunday, January 19 -- Mark will direct music

  • Wednesday, January 22 -- rehearsal as scheduled

  • Sunday, January 26 -- Mark will direct music, except Mary will direct music at Sunday 5:00 p.m.

  • Wednesday, January 29 -- NO REHEARSAL

  • Sunday, February 2 -- MARY WILL DIRECT MUSIC AT ALL MASSES THIS WEEKEND

  • Wednesday, February 5 -- NO ADULT CHOIR REHEARSAL; possibly still a children's choir rehearsal

  • Sunday, February 9 -- DIRECTOR TO BE DETERMINED

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Also, please note:

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​The Communion antiphon for February 2 will be a repeat of the antiphon for the previous Sunday (Ordinary Time 3) instead of the special one proper to that feast day (The Presentation of the Lord). I had planned to solo the antiphon in Latin and English on that day. I have added Communion antiphon signups for February 2 to the phone app. Both the antiphon and the verses will be the same on February 2 as on January 26; just repeat everything.

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