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On the Musical Road to Emmaus

This is a reflection on the hymns and anthems for specific Sundays and other feasts in the Roman Catholic church, specific to the Church of St. Ann in Emmaus, Pennsylvania -- but we welcome listeners from anywhere in the world! Note that I am an educator and a musician, and not a theologian. I just hope I get that part right (or close enough!)

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All Episodes

28:14

The 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A: The...

On the Musical Road to Emmaus ·

2026/01/31

I dove into the Beatitudes, the Sermon on the Mount, about 20 episodes ago, in terms of music. This episode features a conversation with my colleague Mark Koscinski, a deacon in the Polish Catholic Church, more into the liturgical meaning of this famous excerpt from the Gospel of Matthew.

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13:29

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Lord of Snow and Rain

On the Musical Road to Emmaus ·

2026/01/24

Thinking about preparing for the Lord and preparing for a massive winter storm.

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12:26

Ordinary Time & Here I am, Lord

On the Musical Road to Emmaus ·

2026/01/17

The beginning of Ordinary Time, Cycle A, with a focus on being open to hearing the Lord, as in "Here I Am, Lord."

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11:17

Joy to the World & the End of the Christmas Season

On the Musical Road to Emmaus ·

2026/01/08

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33:01

A conversation with Lloyd Larson

On the Musical Road to Emmaus ·

2025/12/24

I had a wonderful conversation with Lloyd Larson, composer, conductor, arranger, singer, pianist... we talked a lot about his musical career and approach to composition, then focused a bit on his anthem "Morning Star."

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25:55

Father Allen Hoffa talks "Lo How a Rose"

On the Musical Road to Emmaus ·

2025/12/17

A discussion with Father Allen Hoffa about his favorite Advent hymn, 'Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming."

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13:46

Favorite Advent Hymn -- Charlie McDonald and In the...

On the Musical Road to Emmaus ·

2025/12/11

Charlie McDonald, chaplain at Moravian University, talks about his favorite advent hymn, "In the Bleak Midwinter."

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17:24

My favorite advent hymn: Father Mark Searles

On the Musical Road to Emmaus ·

2025/12/06

An interview with diocesan priest Father Mark Searles, about his favorite Advent hymn, "Come, O Long Expected Savior."

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14:09

City of God - 1st Sunday of Advent

On the Musical Road to Emmaus ·

2025/11/29

A podcast episode comparing Dan Schutte's "City of God" and St. Augustine's City of God, preparing for the First Sunday of Advent.

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13:32

Christ the King (and Hagenberg's "All Praise to Thee")

On the Musical Road to Emmaus ·

2025/11/21

A discussion of the Feast of Christ the King, closing out the liturgical year, and the anthem "All Praise to Thee" by Elaine Hagenberg. (Musical clips used with permission of Beckenhorst Press)

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9:36

How do we sound to God?

On the Musical Road to Emmaus ·

2025/11/09

Inspired by a podcast episode by Jeff Cavins, Carol shares her thoughts on singing at Mass -- especially for those who choose not to sing!

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14:13

All Souls Day & the Faure Requiem

On the Musical Road to Emmaus ·

2025/10/26

A discussion of All Saints and All Souls Day, which start the month of November, with a discussion of the Requiem Mass, and specific examples by Gabriel Faure.

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15:28

World Singing Day

On the Musical Road to Emmaus ·

2025/10/19

Pondering World Singing Day and the hymn "Sing of the Lord's Goodness"

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15:06

The 41st Eucharistic Congress & Gift of Finest Wheat

On the Musical Road to Emmaus ·

2025/10/14

The history of Gift of Finest Wheat, coming out of the 41st International Eucharistic Congress, and a survey of the music.

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15:18

Christ Be Our Light by Bernadette Farrell

On the Musical Road to Emmaus ·

2025/10/08

An exploration of this beloved song.

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12:09

An exploration of Common meter tunes

On the Musical Road to Emmaus ·

2025/10/04

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26:38

An Interview with composer Bob Hurd of OCP

On the Musical Road to Emmaus ·

2025/09/29

An interview with composer and pastoral musician Bob Hurd, who publishes through Oregon Catholic Press.

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10:57

I've Got a Beatitude!

On the Musical Road to Emmaus ·

2025/09/24

A discussion of the Beatitudes (Sermon on the Mount) and the connection to the readings for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C.

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14:45

Ubi Caritas

On the Musical Road to Emmaus ·

2025/09/20

A consideration of Ola Gjeilo's setting of "Ubi Caritas", with a comparison to the ancient Gregorian Chant of the same text.

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13:54

"O Love" by Elaine Hagenberg

On the Musical Road to Emmaus ·

2025/09/19

A discussion of Elaine Hagenberg's choral anthem "O Love" in the context of the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time (cycle C).

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