I was speaking with someone about the Catholic Church’s various responses to the Coronavirus pandemic in my country and city, insofar as some parishes are doing much better than others. The person said that it was as if some in the Church are holding their breaths. A few are actively reaching out, going to great…
Tag: Mind
Go to His Word
I am reading various books during this time of isolation. One of them is Day by Day with the Catechism by Peter A. Giersch. At the time of writing this post, the reflection for the day included these words which have remained with me: “We rise from the dead with Christ… If he rises, we…
How not to waste your COVIDays… COVIDaze?
I find myself writing more often for this blog now (hmmm, one wonders why, more time perhaps?). This is not only for creative purposes, mental health and stability, and to escape the dire news pouring out of my radio, television, and Internet screens, but to document what is an extraordinary time in life and history….
How to Sing When You Don’t Feel Like It (or Can’t)
All singers, whether you are a professional, hobbyist, or volunteer, will encounter times when creating music just won’t come easily for various reasons. The most obvious reason will be because of an emotional event that has happened to us or someone we know. This has happened a few times for me when asked to sing…
Singer beginner? Start with your head!
Everyone is musical and can be a singer. We all have music in us – to some it just comes more easily, strongly, and naturally, while others have to work harder to find it, but it is there as part of our souls – that is what I believe. And you don’t have to be…
The MuSinGer 