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4 ways to use candles during Advent and Christmas
Paul Covino, October 14, 2024
In the Northern Hemisphere, Advent and Christmas occur at the darkest time of the year. In these weeks on either side of the winte...
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Advent Lessons and Carols
Zachary Hoyt, October 7, 2024
As parish musicians, we spend a great deal of time trying to illumine the liturgy with a balance of music that is engaging and acc...
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4 ways to welcome visitors to your parish this Christmas
Paul Covino, October 7, 2024
In most communities, Christmas Eve Masses, especially those celebrated in the late afternoon and early evening, attract large numb...
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How to Make Advent Wreaths for Catholic Parishes
Paul Covino, September 26, 2024
The Advent wreath is a domestic custom that has found its way into the worship space. The only official Church references to it ar...
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Why hispanic catholic musicians prefer the chords over text edition
OCP, September 5, 2024
With the launch of Flor y Canto, cuarta edición letra con acordes, the chords over text version of the hymnal, we wanted to reflect...
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