Worship Thoughts
What the Stephen Colbert Interview Illuminates About Worship Music
Did you see this interview? Fr. James Martin, editor of America magazine, takes Stephen Colbert aside and asks him some simple questions about his faith. I am particularly interested in the exchange that begins at 5:11. Favorite Hymn? Favorite Catholic... Read More
Matt Maher’s Because He Lives (Amen)
I like Matt Maher. He has written many incredible songs, for the service of trying to stir up today’s youth (and older) to a life of faithful discipleship and radiant joy. I saw him perform last year and he gave a great performance while also being... Read More
St Patrick’s Daily Hymn
I have been busy as of late. Shortly after I had completed uploading the book, I focused intently on a confirmation retreat I had been invited to keynote. That retreat is over (and seemed to go well, thank you God), and Lent is coming. I have since been... Read More
How Parishes Can Deliver Christmas Bonuses
Christmas is coming! We all know that on Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day there is a huge resurgence of participation amongst Catholics going to mass. Those who do not go to mass over the course of the year always still seem to find time to go to church... Read More
For All The Saints!
In honor of All Saints Day, I repost this performance of For All the Saints, which I crafted a few alternate melodies, rendering it it singable for nine [!] verses. Of all the hymn-videos I have posted, this one is one of my most popular. Enjoy it through... Read More
Too Many Songs! How to Master the Hymnal
A few weeks ago I was speaking to a member of the choir at my church about the state of our music choices during liturgies. I am only a guy in the pew with my young family, but I thought there were certain times when the music choices reflected poorly... Read More
Leading Small Group Worship… With No Instruments
Even if you do not have musical instruments, you can still lead the music for a small group. But what it takes is a little knowledge about singing, about worship flow, and a whole lot of gumption. Years ago, I was a leader for my high school Bible Study. ... Read More
Traditional Hymns For Youth Groups
September is here. The school year has begun; Not only that, but a new season of youth group has begun as well. And many of these youth groups would have a time of worship, employing music. Why Current Praise and Worship Music Is Not Enough But... Read More
Review: Hymnal For The Hours
Subscribe to Nick Alexander’s blog today. When I was in college, before I had converted to Catholicism, I would occasionally make it to early morning prayer with the Brotherhood of Hope, who lived down the street from me. And it was on these mornings... Read More
Maximizing Worship Flow For Small Groups and Liturgy
Last weekend I gave two keynotes and a workshop for an International Catholic Charismatic Young Adult Group called CUNAE. They were predominantly Korean and were on fire for God in ways that recalled my earlier involvement with my college and young... Read More