I do think about it sometimes, about what my work and life in music could be if I were not a Priest. Occasionally I ponder the Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday nights that would be open, the Sunday mornings that could be used for travel or practice, and lack of sudden and unanticipated schedule changes that … Continue reading Music and Me
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On Johnny Cash…
and the relationship between his faith and his music. The tension between the flesh and spirit, between things of this earth and things of heaven, animated all of Cash’s music. It’s what drew audiences to him generation after generation. Sin and redemption, good and evil, selfishness and love, and the struggles of living by a … Continue reading On Johnny Cash…
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A Response…
to an article in Patheos regarding why men don't sing in Church. In the Eastern Orthodox Churches people have been and are encouraged to sing as they can and have done so since day one (which for us is over 2000 years ago). We do, as well, have trained choirs and often those who lead … Continue reading A Response…
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Church Bells Orthodox Style…
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Woke Up This Morning…
with My Mind on Jesus. Well, woke up this mo'nin With my mind, stayin' on Jesus Woke up this mo'nin With my mind, stayin' on Jesus Halleluh, halleleluh Well, singin' an prayin' with my Stayin' on, Jesus Singin' and playin' with my mind Stayin' on Well, stayin' and playin' Halleluh, halleluh Well, walkin' an talkin' … Continue reading Woke Up This Morning…
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Let My Prayer Arise…
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Powerful Story…
on two deaths from the WWW site "Death to the World". After seeing the video of his funeral I was thinking about him. I also experienced the desire to pray for him and I felt a loss that there are so many like him who are slaves to the nihilism that pervades and permeates us … Continue reading Powerful Story…
The Beautiful Path 