As we begin the episode today, we want to let you know about something exciting that we’re working on. I’ve been thinking about what we want to do in the last week of 2019, the last week of the decade.
Instead of releasing a new episode on December 30, we want to hear from you, our listeners. What was your favorite Podcast episode of 2019? Email me at ministrymonday@npm.org and let us know. The Podcast episode with the most votes will be released as the “Best of” episode for 2020.
The deadline to submit your vote is Monday, December 23. Simply email ministrymonday@npm.org and let us know what was your favorite episode of the year!
And now, back to the episode today.
Many of us are assisting in liturgies to honor the Immaculate Conception of our Blessed Mother today, as the Holy Day of Obligation is transferred to today in the United States, and I can’t help but pray to our Mother, Mary, today, as we begin the episode.
Mary’s simple “yes” to God’s call is always an inspiration to me in a time of year that can be overwhelming to say “yes” to everything that’s expected of us. As we continue the conversation from last week’s episode, I hope that you’re taking time out of the hectic schedule for a little self-care. Silence and stillness can be the foundation of self-care if we are listening for God’s voice a little more deeply.
Andre Heywood
We continue our Advent series of self-care by hearkening back to an episode from last Advent. To kick us off, we are beginning with Andre Heywood. An exceptional choral conductor and in-demand clinician, Andre will share with us his tips for choral vocal health during this time when extra singing meets “cold and flu season.” We’ll also hear an original Advent reflection from Luke Rosen in the form of a Ministry Moment. You’ll hear my colleague and former host of Ministry Monday, Matt Reichert, leading the interview from our 2018 Ministry Monday archives.
We encourage you to forward this particular podcast to your vocalists in hopes that it will also benefit them. We pray that all of your pastoral musicians- including yourself- stay healthy and well this Advent season. And without further ado, here is “Vocal Care, Advent Edition”.
For more information about Andre Heywood, visit the Saint John Boys’ Choir (link: sjbchoir.org ). For more information about Luke Rosen, visit his website.
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