Music

Zaire Ink’s solace found in story of Jacob

Hip hop artist journeys similar path to Abraham’s grandson

Quinton Amundson · August 22, 2026

Naturally, one who intently studies the Holy Bible gains an affinity for certain figures chronicled in Scripture. Readers begin to see themselves in the characters as they learn about their strengths, flaws, trials and triumphs.

Pope Leo XIV at Andrea Bocelli concert: Music's beauty points us to God

Courtney Mares · July 30, 2026

As dusk settled over the Pontifical Gardens of Castel Gandolfo on July 29, Pope Leo XIV listened as Andrea Bocelli led 164 young voices in a hymn, prompting the pope to offer a reflection on how beauty can lead us to God.

Jonathan Cain won’t stop believin’

Rock’n’roll legend on a faith Journey

Luke Mandato · February 27, 2026

While the band has already expressed its excitement, for Jonathan Cain, Journey’s long-time keyboardist and co-writer of many of its most enduring anthems, the heartfelt run is marking more than just the end of an era; it’s the closing of one door and the opening of another.

"I Can Only Imagine" turning 25

Five-times platinum hit the best-selling Christian song of all time

Quinton Amundson · February 13, 2026

It is a five-times platinum hit hailed by the Recording Industry Association of America as the best-selling Christian song of all time.

Honouring faithful departed in sacred music

In Loving Memory prayer service offers reflective, sombre, prayerful experience

Luke Mandato · October 31, 2025

Together in Worship Canada’s inaugural In Loving Memory choral prayer service at St. Paul’s Basilica Nov. 4 aims to unite the community in remembrance with hopes of making it an annual tradition of solace and sacred music.

Capuchin-run music school brings normality in Central African Republic

Humble school a refuge and means of evangelization in war-torn country

OSV News · October 5, 2025

The Central African Republic is one of the poorest and most unstable countries in the world. For years, it has been ravaged by civil war, tribal conflicts and a lack of prospects for young people. It was here that a Capuchin priest decided to start something that might have sounded too crazy to many — a music school.

Slow Dancing with the Divine: Lessons from Kenny Rogers

Quinton Amundson · September 25, 2025

In my recent column centred on the traits and actions we should practice to ignite a New Evangelization, I shared how my Mom’s deep desire to seek the Lord at all times is a wellspring of inspiration.

Tiny Ottawa Catholic parish hires top former Anglican organist

Deborah Gyapong · September 8, 2025

Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a tiny parish by Roman Catholic standards, has hired Matthew Larkin, one of Canada’s top organists and choir directors from the Anglican tradition.

Danielle Savard's 'conversion of the heart'

Singer-songwriter takes Ignatian path over the hills, through valleys

Quinton Amundson · August 30, 2025

Thanks to the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Catholic singer-songwriter and neurologic music therapist Danielle Savard became attuned to spiritual warfare, the Christian concept compelling believers to put on the armour of God to resist the snares of preternatural evil forces.

Banff concert honours Mary, the Mystical Rose

Quinton Amundson · August 8, 2025

A recital featuring the talents of Catholic musicians from around the world is expected to be a highlight of Jubilee Marian Week in the Diocese of Calgary.