Stephen Kirk writes really lovely contemporary Christian Catholic music. It’s clear from this contribution to the How Can I Keep from Singing? series that he has some excellent influences inspiring his compositions. It was in the Fall of 1992 that I came to America. I landed in San Diego from my home town of Canberra, AustraliaContinue reading >>
Long have I waited: A guest post from Fran Rossi Szpylczyn
Fran Rossi Szpylczyn is a powerhouse. She maintains her own blog and writing projects, works at a church, leads retreats, and is also a marvelously supportive reader and friend to many other spiritual bloggers. Her encouragement and enthusiasm have been so special in my life and I was thrilled when she agreed to write aboutContinue reading >>
Softly and Tenderly: A guest post from Holly Haase
Holly Haase is one of many Renaissance women whom I have had the good fortune of featuring in the How Can I Keep from Singing? series. I now know that in addition to her many other talents, Holly is a beautiful spiritual writer. We met through our voice teacher many years ago, and I am soContinue reading >>
I do believe, help my unbelief: A guest post from Kathleen Basi
Kathleen Basi contributes today to the How Can I Keep from Singing? series of guest posts, reflecting on an acclamation that has been part of her life since childhood. I have come to love Kathleen’s blog for its sacramentality, for her way of finding God in all things. This post explores a spiritual paradox thatContinue reading >>
Be Thou My Vision: A guest post from Kim Soby
Though Kim and I grew up not far from each other in Connecticut, we didn’t meet until we sang together in a chamber group in Boston. Though she is living in another state now, I am so glad to have such a wise, caring, and humorous friend (who also happens to be a fellow fanContinue reading >>