Ten Things I Learned From My DisneyWorld Vacation
Subscribe to Nick Alexander’s blog today. This year, through the generosity of a couple, circumstances were aligned that enabled us go to Disneyworld. I had been there as a child, a number of decades ago, when Epcot had first opened. It was to be... Read More
I Need Your Help (for Youth Ministry)
Youth Ministers are extremely stressed. Hi all! One of my passions is to find resources to assist youth workers in their arduous–sometimes thankless–tasks. These folks are on the front lines, trying to share the Gospel with teenagers, but... Read More
Declaring A Truce in the Youth Ministry Wars
(Or… Another Way Catholic Youth Ministers Can Help the Church) Subscribe to Nick Alexander’s blog today. It’s no secret that there is a crisis in catechesis in this country. Many teens who would otherwise be at church, are unable... Read More
Adventures in Video Recording
Believe me when I say that I am very grateful whenever somebody gives me some sort of occupational affirmation on LinkedIn. But some have affirmed that I am a quality video maker. Had they witnessed all the activity this morning, they’d realize... Read More
011: What Happened to the Catholic Charismatic Renewal?
http://traffic.libsyn.com/prayermeetingpodcast/nap011.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIf you want to subscribe to the Nick Alexander Podcast, click here. The Catholic Charismatic Renewal has been around since 1967, and yet elements of charismata... Read More
Holy Ghost, Descend Upon Your Children (Video)
A couple of weeks ago, in preparation for the Pentecost-specific Prayer Meeting Podcast, I came across this forgotten treasure. Immediately I wrote about it, telling others how they need to really check it out. Now that Pentecost has arrived, these are... Read More
Top 20: Pentecost Chants, Hymns and Songs
A couple of weeks ago, I had invited my readership to participate in a survey of their favorite Pentecost worship songs and hymns. Now that Pentecost Sunday is upon us, it is time to reveal the results. To reiterate, these hymns focus upon the events... Read More
Tonight: Theology on Tap, Torrington, CT
I hope to meet you at tonight’s Theology on Tap. Tonight I will be speaking at Theology on Tap in Torrington, CT. It will be at Backstage Bar & Grill, on 84 Main Street in Torrington. It starts at 7pm. My subject for tonight is “Listening... Read More
How I Discovered A Marian Pentecost Hymn
As a Christian musician, I love the opportunity to learn new songs that could help awaken my faith. Worship songs have a tendency to get under our skin, to help remind us of central truths of the Gospel narrative, and provide color and emotions to the... Read More