There seems to be a trend toward changing hymn lyrics—especially when the lyrics contain words perceived as associated with war, violence, blood, conflict or gender inequality. Hymnal editors, worship ...

Working on the hymn “Peace, Peace, Be Still” with composer Katherine Wright restored a sense of peace for Sally DeFord ...

Maria Solis is at home with the sprawling, diversity of Catholic liturgical music in the United States. Growing up bilingual in Texas, she saw the eclectic cultural influences of music at Mass, and, ...

Long before modern worship music filled auditoriums, there was a simple hymn that said everything faith needed to say in a handful of lines. “Jesus Loves Me” has stood the test of time not because it ...

WASHINGTON — The doctrine committee of the US bishops’ conference (USCCB) earlier this year produced a guide to evaluating the lyrics of hymns on the basis of their doctrinal content, noting that ...

I recently asked, “What Hymns Still Work for You as a Progressive Christian?” And the response was amazing! Y’all came out of the woodwork to let me know what hymns you love. (And on the whole, it ...

It seems like classic Christmas carols are everywhere during the Christmas season – on the radio, in concerts and worship services, and in the background while you’re shopping in stores. What is it ...

From Louis Armstrong to Matt Maher, find the saintly song that speaks to you on this day when we celebrate the Communion of Saints of the Catholic Church. The celebration of All Saints Day is a ...

As we approach the Thanksgiving season, it can be a wonderful boost to our mental health, our spirits, and our hearts to engage in the practice of daily thanksgiving. There is an extensive body of ...

Members of the Fil-Am Choir from St. Gregory the Great Parish in Virginia Beach, Va., sing the offertory hymn during a Jan. 18, 2020, Mass. The U.S. bishops' doctrine committee, in a forthcoming ...

Lü Xiaomin never received formal music training. But her worship songs have made her a household name in China’s churches. At 5 a.m. every day, Lü Xiaomin kneels on the floor in a dimly lit room of an ...