What is the role of instrumental music within the liturgy? When is it appropriate and when is it intruding on silence and reflection?

Dr. Glenn Byer unpacks the idea of processions and pilgrimage within the context of the liturgy and the history of the church that informs it.

How do we prepare for and celebrate Advent effectively?

If you or your pastor are new to a parish, how do you collaborate to develop the music ministry at your parish?

How do we connect to the celebrations of the worldwide church through our liturgical celebrations? Dr. Glenn Byer and Jay Branham discuss the ways a local parish can help provide awareness to its parishioners to special celebrations in the larger Catholic Church as well as join it in prayer.  

How important is the music in Mass? Dr. Glenn Byer and Jay Branham discuss the fundamental "why" as to our purpose for singing and how it fits into the greater liturgical celebration.

This week, Dr. Glenn Byer and Jay Branham discuss how to tackle questions from Parishioners about Vatican II and how that should/should not impact the music in the Liturgy.

This week, Dr. Glenn Byer and Jay Branham discuss when is it appropriate or desirable to use recorded music, as well as what the role is for a parish level worship committee or commission.

This week, Dr. Glenn Byer and Jay Branham discuss this coming fall in the year of our Lord 2023! There are plenty of gems in the church calendar that you can bring to your parish. Also, please check out a more detailed overview for the coming season with the Liturgy Forecast presented by OCP's Center for Learning.

This week, Dr. Glenn Byer and Jay Branham discuss the lectionary for daily Masses and how to best approach using the readings from obligatory Memorials and optional Memorials.