Musical Treasures, Liturgical Transformations

Anthony Ruff OSB, Saint John's School of Theology and Seminary
Emily R. Brink, Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Session Description

Hear the story of Fr. Anthony Ruff’s life and ministry at the epicenter of the liturgical movement of the twentieth century for both Catholics and many Protestants. Learn how the liturgical community balances its cherished traditions of daily prayer, artistic excellence (e.g. St. John’s Bible), and the neverending changes in worship music energized by global Catholic communities. Explore Ruff’s passion for pastoral music in worship that is itself a spiritual practice, and learn the key insights he has gleaned from his comprehensive study of the history of Christian worship music.

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Musical Treasures, Liturgical Transformations

Hear the story of Fr. Anthony Ruff’s life and ministry at the epicenter of the liturgical movement of the twentieth century for both Catholics and many Protestants. Learn how the liturgical community balances its cherished traditions of daily prayer, artistic excellence (e.g. St. John’s Bible), and the neverending changes in worship music energized by global Catholic communities. Explore Ruff’s passion for pastoral music in worship that is itself a spiritual practice, and learn the key insights he has gleaned from his comprehensive study of the history of Christian worship music.