by Eric Sundrup, SJ | Dec 19, 2012 ~ Approx. 1 min
I’m flying home to the midwest today. I’ve waited until now to listen to this song. Its so full of memories from childhood Christmas Eves with my family that it always brings a tear to my eye. Even knowing that John William’s specially engineered the...
by Eric Sundrup, SJ | Dec 18, 2012 ~ Approx. 1 min
One of my favorite Christmas songs is Breath of Heaven, by Amy Grant. It speaks to the incredible story of Mary and what she went through when she said “yes”. The first time I heard it, I cried. Growing up Catholic, this song meant so much but it doesn’t matter...
by Eric Sundrup, SJ | Dec 17, 2012 ~ Approx. 1 min
I discovered a fairly new Christmas song several years ago on the 1996 CD “Carol,” by the American Boychoir. The song is called This Christmastide. It’s also known as Jessye’s Carol, because it was originally written for soprano Jessye Norman, I believe. Sometimes...
by Eric Sundrup, SJ | Dec 16, 2012 ~ Approx. 1 min
It’s not cloying or emotionally manipulating like most Christmas songs and it still makes me feel happy… plus it’s fun to play it on the piano.
by Eric Sundrup, SJ | Dec 15, 2012 ~ Approx. 1 min
It’s in Home Alone. Who doesn’t love Home Alone? Do I need any other reason? [Editors note: No Beth, you certainly don’t. We couldn’t agree more!]
