“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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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,” though in ...