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Today on Ministry Monday we speak with Kathleen Pluth, hymn text author and translator whose work frequently appears in the prayer guide Magnificat, GIA Publications, and CanticaNova. Her hymn text, "Let the Earth Acclaim Christ Jesus," was chosen as the official hymn for the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress. She also wrote a hymn titled, "Hymn for the Soul of a Pope", which she offered for free during the month of May as many parishes honored the life of Pope Francis. Today Kathleen and I talk about all things hymnody: What is "hymnody"? Are there guiding documents that help us to discern the considerations of hymnody? And more.
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Bio: Kathleen Pluth
Kathleen Pluth, MA, STL, is a Phoenix-based hymn writer, translator, and editor. The inaugural Hymn Consultant for the Word on Fire Liturgy of the Hours monthly, her publications include Hymns for the Liturgical Year (CanticaNOVA Publications, 2005) and Hymn Tune Introits: Singing the Sundays of the Liturgical Year (WLP/GIA, 2015). As a parish and school Director of Sacred Music, she prioritized the musical development of volunteer choirs of adults, teens, and children. Her hymn texts appear frequently in Magnificat.
More Information:
Hymn Tune Introits: Singing the Sundays of the Liturgical Year (GIA Publications)
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