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Today's episode of Ministry Monday celebrates Taizé in both the small village and the music it offers in contemplation and prayer. Today we speak to David Anderson, Editor-at-Large for GIA Publications and Director of Music and Liturgy at Ascension Catholic Church in Oak Park, Illinois.
David has visited Taizé, France, several times, and has led monthly Taizé services for years in his parish. He reflects about the depth and beauty of Taizé and how you can implement its music and spirituality in your parish.
Bio- David Anderson
David Anderson serves as Editor-at-Large for GIA Publications. Additionally, he serves as Director of Music and Liturgy at Ascension Catholic Church in Oak Park, Illinois where he conducts four parish choirs of various sizes and age groups. Since 1992, David has prepared and coordinated monthly prayer services in the spirit of Taizé, which brings together hundreds of people from many Christian traditions at each gathering. David completed a Master of Church Music at Concordia University, and a Master of Liturgy and Ministry at Catholic Theological Union, both in Chicago. In more “normal” times, he is a regular presenter at conferences and retreats throughout the country, speaking in the areas of music, liturgy, the Community of Taizé and other contemplative prayer outreaches.
For more information about the Taizé community, visit taize.fr.
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