Multiple Images for a Given Feast Day
As I work on selecting images for each feast day, I think that some feast days just have so many good options to use as the primary image that I find it difficult to choose. I want to enhance the readings and message of the day with beautiful sacred art - and...
Reflection: The Woman of Canaan at the Feet of Christ
This gospel passage today is one of my favorites.The woman calls out to the Lord for help - but she is a Canaanite woman (i.e. *not* a Hebrew/Jew). She knows this, but her pain for her child is so great - and she KNOWS that Jesus has already healed so many - that she...
How We Live Streamed Our Mass with Less than 24 Hours Notice (with Great Audio)
Considering everything surrounding the current global crisis, I wanted to share our struggles - and especially wins - with implementing available technology to better connect with our congregation during this period of prescribed "social distancing." Here I explain...
The Old Meets New: Lenten Song Suggestions
Run to the Father Matt MaherJesus, Remember Me J. BerthierLent is such a beautiful time for reflection. We find ourselves preparing for the coming of the Lord with ashes, incense, and candles; all the senses get involved in these Catholic liturgies! But, as a...
Progress on The Modern Psalmist
As of the first of the year, I've finally been able to dedicate a significant portion of my time to really focus on developing The Modern Psalmist and make it into the amazing tool that I know it can be. I'm slowly but surely building a team of passionate songwriters,...
A dream over 8 years in the making
I can hardly believe that this site is finally coming together. I think I first had the idea to post all my psalms online over 8 years ago, but wasn’t quite ready to really invest the time required to make this happen…