Open Your Hymnal

Zack Stachowski & Matt Reichert•openyourhymnal.com

Through interviews with composers, text writers, and more, "Open Your Hymnal" explores the most consequential liturgical music heard in churches around the world.

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Special Feature: "A Place Called Home" (Joncas)

In this special feature we hear about one of Fr. Michael Joncas' recent publications, a hymn text called "A Place Called Home" set to the hymn tune FINLANDIA. This is a powerful text, particularly at a time when concerns about refugees, immigration, and homelessness are present in our communities and congregations.

May 20, 2017•6 min

"On Eagle's Wings"

The song "On Eagle's Wings" is everywhere: hymnals, YouTube, funerals and memorial services, and even PBS specials. In this episode, we interview the song's composer, Fr. Michael Joncas, to learn more about the story of the song, the writing and publication process, and the song's legacy. There is even a surprise revelation about the connection between this beloved piece and Stephen Sondheim, and you don't want to miss it.

May 04, 2017•32 min

Welcome!

Welcome to our podcast! Join us as we examine the most beloved and enduring songs we sing at Mass. Join us as we pull back the curtain on the songs that have shaped and formed so many from generation to generation. Come and hear the fascinating origin of these sacred songs, the inspiration that sparked them, the work that completed them, and the faith that sustains them.

Apr 16, 2017•3 min

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