Originally published in the GIA Quarterly, Volume 34, Issue 4 Finding Home in Belonging LAST YEAR, U.S. SURGEON GENERAL VIVEK Murthy warned us that an epidemic of loneliness afflicts at least half of all Americans. Our parishioners are not immune to this. Many of...
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“Broken for the Broken”
Originally published in the GIA Quarterly, Volume 35, Issue 2 “Broken for the Broken” SINGING THE COMMUNION PROCESSIONAL TOGETHER IS an important way for the assembly to experience its unity asthe Body of Christ. This “becoming Christ” happens over time as the...
All God’s People Sing
Originally published in the GIA Quarterly, Volume 35, Issue 3 All God's People Sing Nick Wagner I feel blessed because my parish sings! I have not always been so blessed. It is not hard at all to find Catholic parishes that do not sing well or enthusiastically....
Integrating Liturgy into the Ministry of Liturgical Musicians
Originally published in the GIA Quarterly, Volume 35, Issue 2 Integrating Liturgy into the Ministry of Liturgical Musicians Jim Sabak, OFM MUSIC IS INTEGRAL TO LITURGY. There is no debating this point. From its earliest expressions Christian liturgy...
Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2024
GIA celebrates the beautiful and important contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander composers to the world of sacred music. This month, as we observe AANHPI Heritage Month, we proudly share a sampling of the works that can be found in the...
Strengthening the Liturgical Judgment
Originally published in the GIA Quarterly, Volume 35, Issue 2 Strengthening the Liturgical Judgment Nick Wagner PASTORAL MUSICIANS ARE THE UNSUNG HEROES of the liturgical drama, orchestrating a harmonious symphony of worship for the faithful. While they are usually...
Music for The Body and Blood of Christ
Discover new music for the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ! Emphasize Eucharistic unity with something new for your choir and assembly this Corpus Christi! We’ve highlighted a sampling of pieces for you to explore at soundboard.giamusic.com with more...
Music for The Most Holy Trinity
Discover new music for the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity! Celebrate the mystery of the Divine Nature with something new for your choir and assembly this solemnity of the Holy Trinity! We’ve highlighted a sampling of pieces for you to explore at soundboard.giamusic.com...
On RE-MEMBERING and Our Reason Why
Originally published in the GIA Quarterly, Volume 35, Issue 2 On RE-MEMBERING and Our Reason Why Kate Williams FOR YEARS NOW, GIA EMPLOYEES, LIKE so many other corporate and pastoral teams in recent times, have engaged in conversations around the CliftonStrengths...
Music for Pentecost 2024
Discover new music for Pentecost! Celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit with something new for your choir and assembly this Pentecost! We’ve highlighted a sampling of pieces for you to explore at soundboard.giamusic.com with more available at giamusic.com/planning!...