Resources Edition: April 18, 2017 - Fr. George Rutler, The Stories of Hymns

What happened to traditional hymns during Mass and why are they so important? Dan and Melissa speak with Fr. George Rutler about his book, The Stories of Hymns: The History Behind 100 of Christianity's Greatest Hymns to find out.

Topics/Questions covered in the show:

• What is the meaning and significance of the hymn, "O Come, O Come Emmanuel"?
• What is the difference between a hymn and other types of songs?
• Are translations of the lyrics important?
• How does hymnody add more beauty to the liturgy?
• What are some common "mistakes" made in modern times with regard to music in the liturgy?

Resources:

• Spiritualdirection.com - website
• Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
• Sophia Institute Press
• The Stories of Hymns by Fr. George Rutler
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