“Music often unlocks my heart….it gives me clarity of vision and an awareness of what really…
Tag: Music
On Fiction: A Brief Note on “Flatline”
I do not mean to be mean, but let’s just say I am not impressed with…
Leave with More Love
On a Saturday night in early October, I found myself going to see a concert downtown…
An Indie Folk Artist and a Vision for Eternal Life
When I first heard Sufjan Stevens’ newest album, Carrie & Lowell, I was struck by its…
Music: Love in Wagner
Richard Wagner did not compose church music, nor did he profess a Catholic faith; in fact,…
Taylor Swift gives a shout out to BC’s Espresso Your Faith Week
The Church in the 21st Century (C21) Center at Boston College brings renowned speakers from a…
Music: Spiritual Lessons from Arvo Pärt
Whether it be the monastic discipline reflected in Gregorian Chant, the orchestral dramatizations of Bach and…
Music: Want an Open Heart? Go to an Open Mic.
“Who hears music, feels his solitude peopled at once.” –Robert Browning I spent my semester abroad…
Missa gentis humanæ Premieres at St. Ignatius Church
Missa gentis humanæ, a Mass setting composed by the Boston College Music Department’s Professor Ralf Gawlick,…