One of my favorites is a song ... both Catholic and secular venues. In secular venues, everything depends on the person in front of me. I may not explicitly mention God, but joy and hope is ...

With its echoes of Psalm 23, the hymn “Lead Me ... offers a remarkable glimpse of the Black Catholic experience in the United States—a story both joyful and traumatic, a fabric both unified ...

this beloved hymn reflects on the sacrifice of the cross and the hope it brings. Its imagery and melody resonate deeply in the hearts of many, especially during Easter weekend. This joyful hymn ...

Many people think they know the story of the hymn ... of hope and unity in key international events, such as 9/11 and the COVID-19 pandemic. "Amazing Grace" expresses Black joy: a joy of knowing ...

The worldly Christmas does not know the deep HOPE and JOY that comes with Christmas. It has overlooked the God-made-man who came on the first Christmas Day. Therefore, it completely misses the ...

So this month Pope Francis, the first Latin American and the first Jesuit to head the Catholic Church ... But at its best, Hope is elegant and joyful, its call for spiritual renewal a counterpoint ...