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Liturgical Documents Hub
A hub of liturgical documents on liturgy and sacred music for Catholic musicians.

Patrick McGuire
Oct 232 min read
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Musicians On Mission: 2025 CMAA Colloquium
An overview of the 35th Annual Church Music Association of America Colloquium.

Patrick McGuire
Jul 53 min read
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Being 'Well-Fed' by Music & The Eucharist
A reflection on how being fed by Jesus in the Eucharist is aided by being fed by his Word, which is a regular activity for the church musician.

Patrick McGuire
Jun 64 min read
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Sequence Hymns Aren't Scary!
An explanation and analysis of sequence hymns excerpted in part from one of my Master's Degree projects. A perfect primer for the upcoming Pentecost sequence!

Patrick McGuire
May 316 min read
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5 Marian Motets Your Choir Can Sing
We're in the month of May, which is a special month of devotion to Our Lady! I thought it might be fitting to review 5 Marian motets that...

Patrick McGuire
May 203 min read
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McChoir's Music Corner Extensions - #2
A reflection on Christ the Good Shepherd, with "The King of Love My Shepherd Is," for the 4th Sunday of Easter.

Patrick McGuire
May 114 min read
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A Church Musician's Thoughts on Pope Leo XIV
Instant reaction to our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV.

Patrick McGuire
May 94 min read
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Pope Francis & Sacred Music
A collection of quotes from Pope Francis about sacred music with a reflection on his thoughts on music and liturgy.

Patrick McGuire
May 17 min read
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McChoir's Music Corner Extensions - #1
Each week for our parish bulletin, I have a feature section called "McChoir's Music Corner." I will share snippets and/or full posts in...

Patrick McGuire
Apr 264 min read
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What is Sacred?
"The experience of sacred music in the context of worship should reveal the truth, goodness, and beauty of God to all who are gathered. "

Patrick McGuire
Apr 254 min read
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