Monthly Archives: December 2021

The Meaning of Christmas

Posted on December 17, 2021 by richp45198

It is that time of year for lights and shopping and multiple reruns of “A Christmas Story”. It is also that time of year when we hear various critics say “We have forgotten the true meaning of Christmas.” So I … Continue reading →

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Further Thoughts on Sacred Music

Posted on December 3, 2021 by richp45198

On my run this morning, I listened to a version of “Simple Gifts” from Aaron Copeland’s Appalachian Springtime. I had the thought that, just as sacred places for me are not necessarily related to churches, so it is with music. … Continue reading →

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