#084: The Singing Priest, Part II (with Nicholas Will) - a podcast by National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM)
from 2020-01-06T14:00
The relationship between us, as music ministers, and the clergy which we serve is critical. Our clergy are our shepherds of our flock. They are our bosses, our administrators, and, in many cases, our spiritual advisors. But I hope I don’t ruffle too many feathers when I say that most clergy do not enter the seminary to become leaders in solely music for the Church. Their charisms span a different range, and music may or may not be one of them. Some priests and deacons love to sing, and some, truthfully, shy away from the opportunity. I can guess that most of us have experienced a liturgy in which the priest sung extraordinary parts of the Mass and the spirit of the liturgy was absolutely elevated as a result.
What can we do to support our clergy as they develop their own musical voice?
Today I speak to Nicholas Will, Director of Music for the North American Pontifical College, Vatican City State.
Further episodes of Ministry Monday
Further podcasts by National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM)