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TCC Reads: “A List of Praises” by Anne Porter

November 24, 2016 by Anna Keating Posted by Anna Keating |

Posted in TCC: Reads | Under A List of Praises, Anne Porter, Catholic writer, Elderly, Gratitude, Mother, Poetry, Praise, Prayer, TCC: Reads, Thanksgiving |

The poet Anne Porter was raised Methodist. She converted to Catholicism in her 40s inspired by St. Francis of Assisi. More about her life and read a poem for Thanksgiving, “A List of Praises” after the jump:

10.3
TCC Playlist: How Great Thou Art by Willie Nelson

October 3, 2016 by Anna Keating Posted by Anna Keating |

Posted in TCC Playlist | Under Gratitude, How Great Thou Art, Hymns, Praise, TCC Playlist, Willie Nelson, Wonder |

Sang this in church on Sunday. Start your day in wonder, love and praise. St. Bonaventure writes that the we begin by seeing God in Creation. Listen to the Willie Nelson version or pray the lyrics after the jump:

8.4
TCC Playlist: Ukuthula “Peace” by the Cape Town Youth Choir

August 4, 2016 by Anna Keating Posted by Anna Keating |

Posted in TCC Playlist | Under Cape Town Youth Choir, Comfort, Faith, Hymn, Jesus, Peace, Praise, Redemption, South Africa, TCC Playlist, Ukuthula, Zulu |

“Peace in this world of sin the blood of Jesus brings.”

Listen to the Cape Town South African Youth Choir sing the traditional Zulu hymn, Ukuthula, or Peace, off their album Forever Young. The song’s lyrics and video are after the jump:

7.22
TCC Playlist: Lord I Lift Your Name on High by The African Children’s Choir

July 22, 2016 by Anna Keating Posted by Anna Keating |

Posted in TCC Playlist | Under Africa, African Children's Choir, Children, Choral music, Gratitude, Hymn, Lord I Lift Your Name on High, Praise, Prayer, TCC Playlist |

The African Children’s Choir has travelled the world, performed for heads of state, and collaborated with famous pop stars to raise money for humanitarian relief. What we like about “Lord I Lift Your Name on High” is that it’s easy to memorize and sing. Listen after the jump: