On the Musical Road to Emmaus https://caroltcarr.podbean.com This is a reflection on the hymns and anthems for specific Sundays and other feasts in the Roman Catholic church, specific to the Church of St. Ann in Emmaus, Pennsylvania -- but we welcome listeners from anywhere in the world!

Note that I am an educator and a musician, and not a theologian.  I just hope I get that part right (or close enough!)

]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:37:43 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en us Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Music:Music Commentary 1440 episodic a podcast reflecting on the connection between hymn and anthems supporting the readings and themes for Sunday readings in the Roman Catholic church. caroltcarr caroltcarr No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21309189/On_the_Musical_Road_to_Emmaus8rofn.jpg On the Musical Road to Emmaus https://caroltcarr.podbean.com 144 144 On the Road to Emmaus On the Road to Emmaus https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/on-the-road-to-emmaus/ https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/on-the-road-to-emmaus/#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:37:43 -0400 caroltcarr.podbean.com/1894e7e0-6fbd-31d5-89b2-bde049b9200b A reflection on the Third Sunday of Easter (cycle A) and an upcoming visit from composer and liturgical musician, Bob Hurd.

]]> A reflection on the Third Sunday of Easter (cycle A) and an upcoming visit from composer and liturgical musician, Bob Hurd.

]]> caroltcarr false No 929 30 full Talking St. Augustine with Father Rob Hagan, O.S.A. Talking St. Augustine with Father Rob Hagan, O.S.A. https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/talking-st-augustine-with-father-rob-hagan-osa/ https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/talking-st-augustine-with-father-rob-hagan-osa/#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:03:00 -0400 caroltcarr.podbean.com/3a507576-5dd5-34b7-aeae-a9f6388f08ef An interview with Father Rob Hagan, Prior Provincial of the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova.  We discuss St. Augustine, the Augustinians, City of God, and the Augustine quote used in Elaine Hagenberg's anthem "Alleluia!"

]]> An interview with Father Rob Hagan, Prior Provincial of the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova.  We discuss St. Augustine, the Augustinians, City of God, and the Augustine quote used in Elaine Hagenberg's anthem "Alleluia!"

]]> caroltcarr false No 2221 29 full The Whiplash of Palm Sunday The Whiplash of Palm Sunday https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/the-whiplash-of-palm-sunday/ https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/the-whiplash-of-palm-sunday/#comments Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:26:48 -0400 caroltcarr.podbean.com/c5ab2f03-95e5-3710-981e-0e9673a62091 Discusses the strong and different emotions emerging out of Palm Sunday, while also analyzing Michael E. Showalter's "The Lamb is Crucified" and Lloyd Larson's "Hosanna"

]]> Discusses the strong and different emotions emerging out of Palm Sunday, while also analyzing Michael E. Showalter's "The Lamb is Crucified" and Lloyd Larson's "Hosanna"

]]> caroltcarr false No 901 28 full Interview with Deacon Ben Servagno (pt 2) on preparing for Lent Interview with Deacon Ben Servagno (pt 2) on preparing for Lent https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/interview-with-deacon-ben-servagno-pt-2-on-preparing-for-lent/ https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/interview-with-deacon-ben-servagno-pt-2-on-preparing-for-lent/#comments Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:43:24 -0400 caroltcarr.podbean.com/638ab724-951d-3861-8421-7e8792f77fdd caroltcarr false No 1863 27 full Interview with Deacon Ben Servagno Pt. 1: Ben's Journey Interview with Deacon Ben Servagno Pt. 1: Ben's Journey https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/interview-with-deacon-ben-servagno-pt-1-bens-journey/ https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/interview-with-deacon-ben-servagno-pt-1-bens-journey/#comments Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:29:05 -0400 caroltcarr.podbean.com/e5d0d2c6-4bd9-3e71-b1b6-af4e398e1b0d The first part of an interview with Deacon Ben Servagno, serving the Allentown Diocese through his assignment at my home parish, St. Ann Church of Emmaus, PA.  In part 2, we will get to preparing for Lent, but Ben's journey to the diaconate is an interview worth listening to by itself.

]]> The first part of an interview with Deacon Ben Servagno, serving the Allentown Diocese through his assignment at my home parish, St. Ann Church of Emmaus, PA.  In part 2, we will get to preparing for Lent, but Ben's journey to the diaconate is an interview worth listening to by itself.

]]> caroltcarr false No 1798 26 full All Things New All Things New https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/all-things-new/ https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/all-things-new/#comments Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:27:50 -0500 caroltcarr.podbean.com/97514424-f381-34b6-90b9-a96810ab4673 An analysis of Elaine Hagenberg's anthem "All Things New," in the context of St. Ignatius, the church year, and learning patience.

]]> An analysis of Elaine Hagenberg's anthem "All Things New," in the context of St. Ignatius, the church year, and learning patience.

]]> caroltcarr false No 1280 25 full Super Bowl weekend 2026 (and the 5th Sunday in OT) Super Bowl weekend 2026 (and the 5th Sunday in OT) https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/super-bowl-weekend-2026-and-the-5th-sunday-in-ot/ https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/super-bowl-weekend-2026-and-the-5th-sunday-in-ot/#comments Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:12:02 -0500 caroltcarr.podbean.com/beb552da-40a2-34fb-a0d4-0aea3ad91766 Contemplating the readings and musical selections for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, along with the Superbowl

]]> Contemplating the readings and musical selections for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, along with the Superbowl

]]> caroltcarr false No 554 24 full The 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A: The Beatitudes The 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A: The Beatitudes https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/the-4th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-cycle-a-the-beatitudes/ https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/the-4th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-cycle-a-the-beatitudes/#comments Sat, 31 Jan 2026 17:05:14 -0500 caroltcarr.podbean.com/055ba79f-6bb0-3032-aa47-6336e9106bbe I dove into the Beatitudes, the Sermon on the Mount, about 20 episodes ago, in terms of music.  This episode features a conversation with my colleague Mark Koscinski, a deacon in the Polish Catholic Church, more into the liturgical meaning of this famous excerpt from the Gospel of Matthew.

]]> I dove into the Beatitudes, the Sermon on the Mount, about 20 episodes ago, in terms of music.  This episode features a conversation with my colleague Mark Koscinski, a deacon in the Polish Catholic Church, more into the liturgical meaning of this famous excerpt from the Gospel of Matthew.

]]> caroltcarr false No 1694 23 full 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Lord of Snow and Rain 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Lord of Snow and Rain https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/3rd-sunday-in-ordinary-time-the-lord-of-snow-and-rain/ https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/3rd-sunday-in-ordinary-time-the-lord-of-snow-and-rain/#comments Sat, 24 Jan 2026 14:32:10 -0500 caroltcarr.podbean.com/ec04e930-6949-345b-9b2a-714b627ee0e8 Thinking about preparing for the Lord and preparing for a massive winter storm.

]]> Thinking about preparing for the Lord and preparing for a massive winter storm.

]]> caroltcarr false No 809 22 full Ordinary Time & Here I am, Lord Ordinary Time & Here I am, Lord https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/ordinary-time-here-i-am-lord/ https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/ordinary-time-here-i-am-lord/#comments Sat, 17 Jan 2026 18:47:00 -0500 caroltcarr.podbean.com/d5e80787-e56a-3c0d-a8c7-1bad52a9faf0 The beginning of Ordinary Time, Cycle A, with a focus on being open to hearing the Lord, as in "Here I Am, Lord."

]]> The beginning of Ordinary Time, Cycle A, with a focus on being open to hearing the Lord, as in "Here I Am, Lord."

]]> caroltcarr false No 746 21 full Joy to the World & the End of the Christmas Season Joy to the World & the End of the Christmas Season https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/joy-to-the-world-the-end-of-the-christmas-season/ https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/joy-to-the-world-the-end-of-the-christmas-season/#comments Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:48:58 -0500 caroltcarr.podbean.com/ca257fcb-6a10-3f83-ae04-dee661efa7d8 caroltcarr false No 677 20 full A conversation with Lloyd Larson A conversation with Lloyd Larson https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/a-conversation-with-lloyd-larson/ https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/a-conversation-with-lloyd-larson/#comments Wed, 24 Dec 2025 08:41:02 -0500 caroltcarr.podbean.com/e1fe0ab5-6736-3320-8f61-92ac2b4c1531 I had a wonderful conversation with Lloyd Larson, composer, conductor, arranger, singer, pianist... we talked a lot about his musical career and approach to composition, then focused a bit on his anthem "Morning Star."

]]> I had a wonderful conversation with Lloyd Larson, composer, conductor, arranger, singer, pianist... we talked a lot about his musical career and approach to composition, then focused a bit on his anthem "Morning Star."

]]> caroltcarr false No 1981 19 full Father Allen Hoffa talks "Lo How a Rose" Father Allen Hoffa talks "Lo How a Rose" https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/father-allen-hoffa-talks-lo-how-a-rose/ https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/father-allen-hoffa-talks-lo-how-a-rose/#comments Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:03:54 -0500 caroltcarr.podbean.com/601ed2f1-122b-3c8b-a0d1-4c7f0605b2d5 A discussion with Father Allen Hoffa about his favorite Advent hymn, 'Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming."

]]> A discussion with Father Allen Hoffa about his favorite Advent hymn, 'Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming."

]]> caroltcarr false No 1555 18 full Favorite Advent Hymn -- Charlie McDonald and In the Bleak Midwinter Favorite Advent Hymn -- Charlie McDonald and In the Bleak Midwinter https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/favorite-advent-hymn-charlie-mcdonald-and-in-the-bleak-midwinter/ https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/favorite-advent-hymn-charlie-mcdonald-and-in-the-bleak-midwinter/#comments Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:03:25 -0500 caroltcarr.podbean.com/7cf96472-682b-3b79-9e1c-b5f93fb9277d Charlie McDonald, chaplain at Moravian University, talks about his favorite advent hymn, "In the Bleak Midwinter."

]]> Charlie McDonald, chaplain at Moravian University, talks about his favorite advent hymn, "In the Bleak Midwinter."

]]> caroltcarr false No 826 17 full My favorite advent hymn: Father Mark Searles My favorite advent hymn: Father Mark Searles https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/my-favorite-advent-hymn-father-mark-searles/ https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/my-favorite-advent-hymn-father-mark-searles/#comments Sat, 06 Dec 2025 12:46:03 -0500 caroltcarr.podbean.com/e63edfde-fc56-3d74-9d7f-68290e8084d5 An interview with diocesan priest Father Mark Searles, about his favorite Advent hymn, "Come, O Long Expected Savior."  

]]> An interview with diocesan priest Father Mark Searles, about his favorite Advent hymn, "Come, O Long Expected Savior."  

]]> caroltcarr false No 1044 16 full City of God - 1st Sunday of Advent City of God - 1st Sunday of Advent https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/city-of-god-1st-sunday-of-advent/ https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/city-of-god-1st-sunday-of-advent/#comments Sat, 29 Nov 2025 17:49:02 -0500 caroltcarr.podbean.com/8f761505-7320-368e-a5e7-bc7c25b103c9 A podcast episode comparing Dan Schutte's "City of God" and St. Augustine's City of God, preparing for the First Sunday of Advent.

]]> A podcast episode comparing Dan Schutte's "City of God" and St. Augustine's City of God, preparing for the First Sunday of Advent.

]]> caroltcarr false No 849 15 full Christ the King (and Hagenberg's "All Praise to Thee") Christ the King (and Hagenberg's "All Praise to Thee") https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/christ-the-king-and-hagenbergs-all-praise-to-thee/ https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/christ-the-king-and-hagenbergs-all-praise-to-thee/#comments Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:47:43 -0500 caroltcarr.podbean.com/ab68825e-67f5-3200-9dfb-5fe876477380 A discussion of the Feast of Christ the King, closing out the liturgical year, and the anthem "All Praise to Thee" by Elaine Hagenberg.  (Musical clips used with permission of Beckenhorst Press)

]]> A discussion of the Feast of Christ the King, closing out the liturgical year, and the anthem "All Praise to Thee" by Elaine Hagenberg.  (Musical clips used with permission of Beckenhorst Press)

]]> caroltcarr false No 812 14 full How do we sound to God? How do we sound to God? https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/how-do-we-sound-to-god/ https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/how-do-we-sound-to-god/#comments Sun, 09 Nov 2025 17:20:57 -0500 caroltcarr.podbean.com/889fc262-d3b6-3438-9ec2-291167a81c92 Inspired by a podcast episode by Jeff Cavins, Carol shares her thoughts on singing at Mass -- especially for those who choose not to sing! 

]]> Inspired by a podcast episode by Jeff Cavins, Carol shares her thoughts on singing at Mass -- especially for those who choose not to sing! 

]]> caroltcarr false No 576 13 full All Souls Day & the Faure Requiem All Souls Day & the Faure Requiem https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/all-souls-day-the-faure-requiem/ https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/all-souls-day-the-faure-requiem/#comments Sun, 26 Oct 2025 07:13:42 -0400 caroltcarr.podbean.com/4186d99c-2564-37e5-880d-bab2f1bc8291 A discussion of All Saints and All Souls Day, which start the month of November, with a discussion of the Requiem Mass, and specific examples by Gabriel Faure.

]]> A discussion of All Saints and All Souls Day, which start the month of November, with a discussion of the Requiem Mass, and specific examples by Gabriel Faure.

]]> caroltcarr false No 853 12 full World Singing Day World Singing Day https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/world-singing-day/ https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/world-singing-day/#comments Sun, 19 Oct 2025 07:33:05 -0400 caroltcarr.podbean.com/bca1b89a-a233-32cc-90d2-a2774590718e Pondering World Singing Day and the hymn "Sing of the Lord's Goodness"

]]> Pondering World Singing Day and the hymn "Sing of the Lord's Goodness"

]]> caroltcarr false No 928 11 full The 41st Eucharistic Congress & Gift of Finest Wheat The 41st Eucharistic Congress & Gift of Finest Wheat https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/the-41st-eucharistic-congress-gift-of-finest-wheat/ https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/the-41st-eucharistic-congress-gift-of-finest-wheat/#comments Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:10:20 -0400 caroltcarr.podbean.com/92442e6e-d7c4-30a7-988b-5b2afd84e3a6 The history of Gift of Finest Wheat, coming out of the 41st International Eucharistic Congress, and a survey of the music.

]]> The history of Gift of Finest Wheat, coming out of the 41st International Eucharistic Congress, and a survey of the music.

]]> caroltcarr false No 906 10 full Christ Be Our Light by Bernadette Farrell Christ Be Our Light by Bernadette Farrell https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/christ-be-our-light-by-bernadette-farrell/ https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/christ-be-our-light-by-bernadette-farrell/#comments Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:27:05 -0400 caroltcarr.podbean.com/171a4dc7-88f7-3fec-9de7-b3fe9048267a An exploration of this beloved song. 

]]> An exploration of this beloved song. 

]]> caroltcarr false No 918 9 full An exploration of Common meter tunes An exploration of Common meter tunes https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/an-exploration-of-common-meter-tunes/ https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/an-exploration-of-common-meter-tunes/#comments Sat, 04 Oct 2025 11:46:04 -0400 caroltcarr.podbean.com/8f2ed0c3-bfd1-3453-98c2-d0acf823929a caroltcarr false No 729 8 full An Interview with composer Bob Hurd of OCP An Interview with composer Bob Hurd of OCP https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-composer-bob-hurd-of-ocp/ https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-composer-bob-hurd-of-ocp/#comments Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:03:41 -0400 caroltcarr.podbean.com/eb3cf1ec-2355-348e-aae7-f850e856d56e An interview with composer and pastoral musician Bob Hurd, who publishes through Oregon Catholic Press.

]]> An interview with composer and pastoral musician Bob Hurd, who publishes through Oregon Catholic Press.

]]> caroltcarr false No 1598 7 full I've Got a Beatitude! I've Got a Beatitude! https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/ive-got-a-beatitude/ https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/ive-got-a-beatitude/#comments Wed, 24 Sep 2025 18:10:08 -0400 caroltcarr.podbean.com/dd3c7d73-2105-3c34-868f-cd5314c4673f A discussion of the Beatitudes (Sermon on the Mount) and the connection to the readings for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C.

]]> A discussion of the Beatitudes (Sermon on the Mount) and the connection to the readings for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C.

]]> caroltcarr false No 623 6 full Ubi Caritas Ubi Caritas https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/on-the-musical-road-to-emmaus-ubi-caritas/ https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/on-the-musical-road-to-emmaus-ubi-caritas/#comments Sat, 20 Sep 2025 17:13:33 -0400 caroltcarr.podbean.com/b594e6f8-5b58-3ec6-baa5-a8af7965d4ff A consideration of Ola Gjeilo's setting of "Ubi Caritas", with a comparison to the ancient Gregorian Chant of the same text.

]]> A consideration of Ola Gjeilo's setting of "Ubi Caritas", with a comparison to the ancient Gregorian Chant of the same text.

]]> caroltcarr false No 885 5 full "O Love" by Elaine Hagenberg "O Love" by Elaine Hagenberg https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/o-love-by-elaine-hagenberg/ https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/o-love-by-elaine-hagenberg/#comments Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:59:19 -0400 caroltcarr.podbean.com/85979e42-4c56-3183-9b44-1195772dd1ff A discussion of Elaine Hagenberg's choral anthem "O Love" in the context of the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time (cycle C).

]]> A discussion of Elaine Hagenberg's choral anthem "O Love" in the context of the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time (cycle C).

]]> caroltcarr false No 834 4 full God So Loved the World God So Loved the World https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/god-so-loved-the-world/ https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/god-so-loved-the-world/#comments Fri, 12 Sep 2025 08:26:30 -0400 caroltcarr.podbean.com/f9064811-9758-389b-8cc7-e871706dd1ba A lesson on the anthem "God So Loved the World" by John Stainer, to be featured for the Exaltation of the Cross.

]]> A lesson on the anthem "God So Loved the World" by John Stainer, to be featured for the Exaltation of the Cross.

]]> caroltcarr false No 533 3 full There is a balm in Gilead There is a balm in Gilead https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/there-is-a-balm-in-gilead/ https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/there-is-a-balm-in-gilead/#comments Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:59:32 -0400 caroltcarr.podbean.com/79abea1b-3ab7-3369-a90e-47306a5a0f8a This short episode responds to a choir member's question about the origin of the hymn "There is a Balm in Gilead."

]]> This short episode responds to a choir member's question about the origin of the hymn "There is a Balm in Gilead."

]]> caroltcarr false No 426 2 full #1_Sept_06_2025 #1_Sept_06_2025 https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/podcast-1_09092025/ https://caroltcarr.podbean.com/e/podcast-1_09092025/#comments Mon, 08 Sep 2025 09:05:58 -0400 caroltcarr.podbean.com/c2256032-be4e-5283-ad7b-46e922a46db6 Let’s get started! And reflections on music for the September 14, 2025.(Recorded on September 9. 2025)

]]> Let’s get started! And reflections on music for the September 14, 2025.(Recorded on September 9. 2025)

]]> caroltcarr false No 598 1 1 full