Monday Music: O Thou that Tellest Good Tidings to Zion

By the liturgical calendar, Christmastide began with the Vigil Mass on Christmas Eve and will continue until Epiphany (January 6). In other words, although Christmas Day was yesterday, it is still Christmas, which means we have a little more time for Christmas music.

My friend, Mark Biddle, has been sharing "12 Days of Christmas" musical selections from his talented family on his blog, Mostly on the Bible (he's a seminary prof). I wanted to share this lovely performance by his daughter, Ellen Broen, singing "O Thou that Tellest Good Tidings to Zion" (from Handel's Messiah). Check out his blog site, though, not only for the Twelve Days of Christmas music, but also for the theological commentary he shares on living our faith values.

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Songs for Christmas: A Hallelujah Chorus!

My intention for this "Songs of Christmas" series was to have 12 songs, ending on Christmas Eve with "White Christmas." However, a friend sent me this video that is amazingly and wonderfully and joyfully moving. I thought it would be most fitting to include this one on Christmas Day. The Christmas season does not end here, however. According to the liturgical calendar, there are eleven more days to celebrate. The Feast of the Epiphany on January 6 will be the culmination of the Christmas celebration. Here's wishing you all a wonderful Christmas season!

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