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Become a Member TodaySep 22, 2026
The Hymn Society in the United States and Canada has released its long-awaited collection of hymns and songs in celebration of its centennial in 2022. In his introduction to the collection, editorial committee member Andrew Donaldson, FHS, describes the guiding vision for this Storehouse of Song: “The Centennial Committee charged the editorial team to use the themes […]
Read moreAug 11, 2026
Over the past two years, the Executive Committee (EC) of The Hymn Society has been working to carry out the first of its current strategic goals, including efforts “to make our identity and purpose clear to our own members and those who meet us.” And so, the EC has been engaged in a process of […]
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September 27, 2026 Revised Common Lectionary Exodus 17:1-7 or Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32 Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16 or Psalm 25:1-9 Philippians 2:1-13 Matthew 21:23-32 Lectionary for Mass (RC) Ezekiel 18:25-28 Psalm 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 (6a) Philippians 2:1-5 (6-11) Matthew 21:28-32 You may be familiar with this saying that I heard my mother repeat many times: “Don’t answer […]
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September 20, 2026 Revised Common Lectionary Exodus 16:2-15 or Jonah 3:10 – 4:11 Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45 or Psalm 145:1-8 Philippians 1:21-30 Matthew 20:1-16 Lectionary for Mass (RC) Isaiah 55:6-9 Psalm 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18 (18a) Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a Matthew 20:1-16a The popularity of texting and other digital communications has led some commentators to declare letter writing […]
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