“He who sings, pray twice,” St. Augustine, the famous 5th century bishop, once said. Since Christmas is a time for prayer and praise, it's no wonder that this special day (and all the days leading up ...

While I can no longer remember who said it and in which class, I recall being taught in seminary that we learn much of our theology from hymn writers. And, at least for me, there is no greater season ...

Christmas music is a staple of the radio and shops this time of year. In addition to the typical crooning about winter wonderlands, red-nosed reindeer or jingling bells, there are always some ...

I recall hearing from my seminary days that, for better or worse, much of our theology as Christians is learned through the hymns we sing. I suppose it is true for any faith tradition that ...

The tune for this popular Christmas song comes from the 18th-century French carol “Les Anges dans nos Campagnes.” In English, this carol is usually known as “Angels We Have Heard on High,” although in ...

Now, in this Christmas Octave, we are invited to join in their eternal song as we venerate the Christ Child and draw close to the Holy Family. One beautiful way to do this is to make space for silence ...

In a clip released to her social media accounts, the eight-time Grammy Award winner is an absolute vision in a sprawling white dress that inevitably draws angel comparisons. In addition to the dress, ...