Feast Day originally Aug 10, moved to Aug 11, to honor St. Lawrence
Spiritual Exercise
After I have spent time in the presence of the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit contemplating their truth and mysteries, I find myself feeling refreshed rather than spent. It took me over half my average life span to figure this out. Don't let this happen to you. Now as they went on their way, … Continue reading Spiritual Exercise
Hole In The World
It is hard for me to believe this Daniel Amos song came out twenty years ago.
The Picture on the Nightstand
For thou hast no delight in sacrifice; were I to give a burnt offering, thou wouldst not be pleased. The sacrifice acceptable to God is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. – Psalm 51:16-17, RSV-CE “Go and learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy, and not … Continue reading The Picture on the Nightstand
The Universal Prayer
Lord, I believe in you: increase my faith. I trust in you: strengthen my trust. I love you: let me love you more and more. I am sorry for my sins: deepen my sorrow. I worship you as my first beginning, I long for you as my last end, I praise you as my constant … Continue reading The Universal Prayer
Two Classical Guitar and Flute Pieces
These selections would make great prelude pieces. Excellent interpretation and musicianship by the players. Whenever I decide to play publicly again, I'll have to find lovely ladies like these two to cancel out my advancing ogre resemblance. I haven't reached "hide all small children" yet, but I'm not as cool as Shrek, either. 🙂
The Legacy of Improper Catechism
Among many issues facing the Catholic Church today is a generation of members who do not understand the most basic beliefs of the faith. As a result, many Catholics have lukewarm faith, they do not show up weekly for Mass, and they are ignorant of many Church teachings, let alone able to explain or defend … Continue reading The Legacy of Improper Catechism
Just Ordered
I have long wished to be a skilled musician like those mentioned in 1 Chronicles 25 employed by King David, not simply a “guitar Mass” chunka-chunka-chunka style guitar player. After returning to the Church, I wanted to play before God, praising and worshipping his holy name, using methods that are pleasing to him. After prayer … Continue reading Just Ordered
Sheep May Safely Graze from Cantata BWV 208 J.S. Bach
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3spimj3mJ1M I'd love to be in there singing...this is my all-time favorite Bach piece.
Humor in Music Ministry, Part 1
It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to thy name, O Most High; to declare thy steadfast love in the morning, and thy faithfulness by night, to the music of the lute and the harp, to the melody of the lyre. For thou, O Lord, hast made me glad by … Continue reading Humor in Music Ministry, Part 1
Paul L Carter 