by Eric Sundrup, SJ | Dec 14, 2012 ~ Approx. 1 min
This is one of the first rock and roll Christmas songs that I remember as a kid. I remember hearing this when I was in college and I came home to see all my old friends and enjoy everyone’s company. For almost 20 years Darlene Love has been singing this on Letterman...
by Eric Sundrup, SJ | Dec 13, 2012 ~ Approx. 1 min
As a teenager I wanted to be in a boy band. I even memorized and performed a lipsync of “As Long as You Love Me” “routine in front of 500 fellow teens at a youth conference. God’s taking on flesh reminds us that our ALL our lives are open to...
by Eric Sundrup, SJ | Dec 12, 2012 ~ Approx. 1 min
This is a standout. I found it a couple of years ago, and it just stops me in my tracks every time I hear it. Her amazing voice coupled with the inspiring lyrics based on Christinna Rosetti’s poem force you to take a minute and think about the real meaning of the...
by Eric Sundrup, SJ | Dec 11, 2012 ~ Approx. 1 min
It’s a short and simple song that melts my cold, northern heart; a secular carol with a spiritually concordant message. I don’t think Jesus or any of my atheist friends would have any qualms with deep love, forgiveness, or grieving for the least. During its two-minute...
by Eric Sundrup, SJ | Dec 10, 2012 ~ Approx. 1 min
I love this song because is ancient but it speaks to contemporaries. And I love this particular cover because it’s sound is acoustic but strong. Genuine, Human, but powerful. Just like God’s Word : )
