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2024-10-10T23:03:09-04:00

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Discovering the Spiritual Side of Classical Music

Last updated on: October 10, 2024 at 11:03 pm By Susan Oser

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Even though Classical Music Month is in September, it does not mean we can’t stop learning or getting to know all of the wonderful pieces of classical religious music out there. After doing a little personal research, I found out that most pieces composed were actually written in or for the Church. In fact, quite a few composers were either Catholic, Lutheran or somewhere else on the Christian religious spectrum. What I found fascinating was the fact that some of... Read more

Contemplative

2024-10-10T23:04:55-04:00

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Do you think Taylor Swift’s lyrics are judgemental?

Last updated on: October 10, 2024 at 11:04 pm By Susan Oser

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Taylor Swift has been making a lot of news politically as well as with Eras Tour. She’s faced some praise as well as some criticisms. Some of those relates a couple of her song lyrics from her latest album The Tortured Poets Department. With this in mind, I thought I would analyze and discuss two of Taylor Swift’s songs that “seem” to critique the religion just a little bit. These are the songs “Guilty As Sin” and “But Daddy I... Read more

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Women in Religion

2024-10-10T23:05:18-04:00

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PBS’s Moving Memorial Day Concert: Why You Need To Watch It

Last updated on: October 10, 2024 at 11:05 pm By Susan Oser

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Every year PBS broadcasts the National Memorial Day Concert from Washington D.C. This year it was it’s 35th Anniversary. It featured actors and actresses reading stories of vets who were in attendance, patriotic pomp and circumstance, and moving musical tributes to those veterans who have passed on as well as those who are still with us. This is a concert that is worth watching every year because the production is so well done. This year’s concert was no exception. I... Read more

History and Religion

2024-10-10T23:05:41-04:00

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An Inspirational Poetry Journey for National Poetry Month

Last updated on: October 10, 2024 at 11:05 pm By Susan Oser

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Every April is National Poetry Month in the United States. This is a month that is very special to me because I happen to write poetry (on and off), and I have several favorite poets I like to read. Since this special month is coming to a close, I would like to talk about my journey with poetry and why this month especially is close to my heart. So, how did I get into poetry? I had written some lines... Read more

2024-10-10T23:06:45-04:00

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It’s Time to Clean Out and Air Out for Spring!

Last updated on: October 10, 2024 at 11:06 pm By Susan Oser

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Psalm 51:10, “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” It’s that time of year! Spring cleaning! Time to open up our windows, air our the stale air and dust that’s been kept inside from the cold, and refresh our spaces. Why is this such an important part of our life as we change from a colder season to a warmer or should be? It’s because Spring is the symbol of renewal and... Read more

Home and Religion

2024-10-10T23:07:17-04:00

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Interesting Catholic Trivia for Catholics and Non-Catholics

Last updated on: October 10, 2024 at 11:07 pm By Susan Oser

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Everyone loves a little bit of trivia. Trivia of any form is interesting whether it is religious or not. I know personally for me, I’m a sucker for it. Having said that. here are some of my favorite Catholic trivia questions I’ve found online from various sources that I thought would be of interest to the Catholic and non-Catholic a like. Links to sources are at the bottom for more research and fun. How many Catholics are there in the... Read more

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2025-07-08T14:30:12-04:00

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Handel’s Messiah – a true religious classic

Last updated on: July 8, 2025 at 2:30 pm By Susan Oser

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Several months ago, I wrote on this topic of Handel’s Messiah and I thought it was worth updating (and reprising if you will) this article on a very famous and classical piece of church and cultural history for Classical Music Month. When it comes to music, Christmas is the time of year where just one theme creates magic for all of us: family gatherings, snow on the ground, the birth of Jesus Christ, and the list goes on. One of... Read more

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2024-10-10T23:08:37-04:00

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Yes Virginia, Christmas Cards ARE Still a Thing

Last updated on: October 10, 2024 at 11:08 pm By Susan Oser

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It’s that time of year when we start looking in our address books to figure out who still has the same address and who does not. Why? Because for most of us, the holidays are the only of time of year when we get in touch with our friends and family the old-fashioned way: Christmas cards. In the age of technology where sending an email card is more convenient or when just posting Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, or whatever holiday... Read more

Relationships and Religion

2024-10-10T23:08:59-04:00

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A Mother’s Taco Dip for Church Gatherings

Last updated on: October 10, 2024 at 11:08 pm By Susan Oser

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There are so many kinds of taco dip recipes out there. All you have to do is an Internet search My mother always made a taco dip for various occasions and church functions. It was her most requested appetizer. Some people had even asked for the recipe. The following is the fan favorite. Ingredients: Base ingredients: 1 cup to half cup of sour cream 1 jar of your choice of salsa 8 0z. Cream cheese (softened) Toppings: Shredded lettuce –... Read more

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2024-01-24T07:15:41-05:00

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Barbie and Jason Aldean: Summer Cultural Flashpoints of Controversy

Last updated on: January 24, 2024 at 7:15 am By Susan Oser

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The new Barbie movie has made conservatives go up in arms about its feminist and other liberal content and themes. Jason Aldean’s song “Try That in a Small Town” has created furor on the other side of the aisle for it’s video imagery and some of the lyrics to the song. These are two different forms of entertainment that has triggered the Internet world. When in reality, the topic of the debates are the same but coming from different perspectives.... Read more

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