catholic music

This episode features a conversation with the catholic composer Dr. Brian J. Nelson, discussing the intersection of music, faith, and worship. Dr. Nelson emphasizes the importance of creating well-crafted, transparent, and transcendent music that points beyond itself to lead people to contemplate and worship God more fully. He advocates for a balance between modern and traditional music in churches and encourages musicians and church leaders to be people of prayer and humility, seeking the middle ground between utilitarianism and musical idolatry. The conversation also highlights the need to equip and support musicians within churches, expressing hope for a brighter future where the church can serve as a beacon of light in an increasingly challenging world.

The call for unity and support among musicians is highlighted, and an emphasis on the need for encouragement, joy, and resilience in the face of trials. They express a vision for the church to collectively glorify God more fully through their music and worship, conveying the attributes of God and bringing hope to the world. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of creating a holistic and God-centered approach to worship, aiming to enrich church music and glorify God.

Contact Brian at brian@nelsonmusic.com

Documents mentioned in the episode:

Pope St. Puis X: Tra Le Sollecitudini - Instruction on Sacred Music (1903)
adoremus.org/1903/11/tra-le-sollecitudini/

Musicam Sacram - Congregation For Divine Worship - Instruction On Music In The Liturgy (1967)
www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/instruction-on-music-in-the-liturgy-2200

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Bobby and Katie had an awesome talk with  a couple in the music ministry, Kira and Jeff from Mercy Divine.  Mercy Divine is a Catholic music ministry that creates music to "draw you closer to Jesus, His Divine Mercy, the Angels and Saints, and our beautiful faith."  Kira and Jeff have also been successful in the secular music industry as The Strange Familiar and have been featured on America's Got Talent, Secret Life of the American Teenager, and other platforms of pop culture. 

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