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How Can I Keep from Singing – Episode #8

Susan Bailey — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:00:54 +0000

In this episode, Susan shares a special gift of grace that God extended to her regarding her mother, despite a sense of melancholy that the season has brought. She also shares an answer to prayer which has proven to be a real Christmas gift from God.

Music: “Lord, Send Out Your Spirit” written and performed by Susan Bailey

Masses for the Unemployed – submit your name to have masses said for you for one month

How Can I Keep from Singing – Episode #7

Susan Bailey — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:00:24 +0000

Susan and Pat continue discussing their husbands’ unemployment and the spiritual exercises and prayers they use to “keep the faith.”

Music: “Come Into His Heart,” written and performed by Susan Bailey from her Teach Me to Love album, available for sale on CD, and also available on iTunes.

Links:
Among Women Podcast
Novena to St. Joseph, patron of workers

I’d love your feedback! Write me at susan@gvonline.net or call 206-600-6940.

How Can I Keep from Singing – Episode #6

Susan Bailey — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:00:44 +0000

No one should ever have to go through a trial alone – God meant for us to be in community. Pat Gohn from the Among Women Podcast graciously agreed to be interviewed and we shared our common story of husbands unemployed and how our families are dealing with it. I found this conversation to be really informative and comforting too – Pat shares a lot of wisdom and I discovered much in the course of our conversation that I had not been aware of before. This interview was informative and healing for me, and I hope it will be for you too.

This week I am airing part one of the interview, and next week I will air the conclusion.

Music: “The Lord Has Come to Save You,” written and performed by Susan Bailey from her Advent/Christmas album, Wait with Me: Advent of the Promised Son, available on CD and iTunes/digital download.

Pat Gohn’s Among Women Podcast

Related Reading: “In Good Times and Bad: 5 Ways to Support Your Husband through Tough Times.” by Danielle Bean of Faith and Family Magazine

I’d love your feedback! Write to me at susan@gvonline.net or call the hotline at 206-600-6940 and I’ll play your feedback on the next episode. I am especially interesting in hearing stories from listeners about how they are coping with similar trials.

How Can I Keep from Singing – Episode #5

Susan Bailey — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:00:37 +0000

In this episode of “How Can I Keep from Singing,” Susan shares the miraculous turnaround with her mother and God’s deliberate intervention.

Links of interest:
Sean McGaughey - Catholic New Media Roundup

Sarah Reinhard - Just Another Day of Catholic Pondering

Kitty Cleveland - Kitty Cleveland Online, Be Not Afraid CD

Song:
“He Looked at Me” written by Jaymie Stuart Wolfe, performed by Susan Bailey, from Wait with Me: Advent of the Promised Son

Contact:

Email: susan@gvonline.net, or call the hot line, 206-600-6940

How Can I Keep from Singing Podcast – Episode #4

Susan Bailey — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:00:03 +0000

In the fourth episode of this podcast-on-the-go, Susan talks about 2 recent events in her life that have had a transforming effect, and how dying to self is incomplete without transformation.

Special links: GrapeVine – www.gvonline.net
Photo album of Rich’s ordination: http://www.4marks.com/ALB0452081YQVA

Song: “Something Beautiful,” written and performed by Susan Bailey, from her Teach Me to Love album.

How Can I Keep From Singing Podcast – Episode #3

Susan Bailey — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:00:24 +0000

Episode #3 is about “Trusting.” After a month away from podcasting, Susan shares what has been going on that has kept her from the microphone – in fact, today, she podcasts from her car, proving there’s always a way to get around obstacles! Stories include an update on the job front for her husband, Rich, and a sad, but inevitable turn regarding her elderly mother’s health. And, she shares a simple prayer that has been a foundation of strength in her life. She ends the podcast with a special musical tribute to her mom.

Prayer: The Jesus Prayer: “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.”

Music: “Spirit of Life” written and composed by Carolyn McDade (hymn #123 in the Unitarian Universalist hymnal, Singing the Living Tradition), performed by Susan Bailey.

Special links:
Frederica Mathewes-Green
Ancient Faith Radio

Susan would enjoy your feedback. Share your stories, your prayer requests. Write to her at susan@gvonline.net or call the feedback line at 206-600-6940. Support her ministry by visiting her Purchase page to buy books and CDs.

How Can I Keep from Singing – Episode #2

Susan Bailey — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:00:54 +0000

Episode #2 is about “Leaping” (as in, taking a giant leap of faith). Susan shares a story from 16 years ago how a giant leap of faith netted great and generous blessings from God. She wonders if the present trial being experienced by her family will necessitate such a giant leap of faith again and shares ways of remembering blessings as a means of feeding the trust to take leaps of faith.

Scripture: Exodus 14

Music: “Touch the Sky” written and performed by Susan Bailey.

How Can I Keep From Singing Podcast – Episode #1

Susan Bailey — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:00:20 +0000

Welcome to “How Can I Keep from Singing,” a supplemental podcast in support of the Marian Cenacle Rosary Podcast. In this ‘faith in action’ series, host Susan Bailey shares from her own life how praying and singing the rosary, studying the word of God and practicing other spiritual exercises nourishes her faith and surrounds her with a shield of grace as she faces the trials of unemployment in her family. A song, often sung and written by Susan, will be featured with each podcast episode. May this series encourage you as you face the trials of this difficult economy, or any other trial in your life.

In Episode #1, titled “Feasting,” Susan shares how feasting on prayer, the scriptures, the mass and the Eucharist have strengthened her and surrounded her with grace. And how a very familiar prayer, and one line in particular, has given her much needed strength.

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15 (from the Sunday Lectionary, 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Psalm 34 (from the Sunday Lectionary, 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time)

Music: “How Can I Keep from Singing” (Quaker Hymn), performed by Susan Bailey.

Susan would enjoy your feedback. Share your stories, your prayer requests. Write to her at susan@gvonline.net or call the feedback line at 206-600-6940.

Women of the Bible Podcast – Episode #25 – Mary of Magdala

Susan Bailey — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:00:24 +0000

Scene 25: Mary of Magdala (Easter) (John 20) - Mary of Magdala is brave enough to visit the empty tomb and joyfully finds her teacher disguised as the gardener. She and the others finally “get it” about the resurrection, and hopefully so do we!

Listen on the Player:

Music:

“He’s Alive” by Susan Bailey www.SusanBailey.net
Opening and closing theme: “Women of Faith,” Lynn Cooper, www.lynncoopermusic.com

Contact Linda with your comments: lgkelley@charter.net
Visit her website for more information and watch videos: www.theatrerising.com

Narrator and producer: Susan Bailey

Women of the Bible Podcast – Episode #24 – The Passion According to Mary

Susan Bailey — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:00:07 +0000

Scene 24: The Passion According to Mary (John 19:25-27) - Mary sees her son condemned, tortured, and dead on a cross! What must this be like for any mother, much less the son of God!

Listen on the Player:

Music:

” Let Mercy Flow”, by Falling You www.markmallett.com

Opening and closing theme: “Women of Faith,” Lynn Cooper, www.lynncoopermusic.com

Contact Linda with your comments: lgkelley@charter.net
Visit her website for more information and watch videos: www.theatrerising.com

Narrator and producer: Susan Bailey

Women of the Bible Podcast – Episode #23 – Pilate’s Wife

Susan Bailey — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:00:36 +0000

Scene 23: Pilate’s Wife (Matt. 27:19) – She had a dream that Jesus was innocent and tried to warn Pilate not to harm him, but would he listen to her intuitions and advice?

Listen on the Player:

Music:

“Wicked” by Falling You – http://www.magnatunes.com/
Opening and closing theme: “Women of Faith,” Lynn Cooper, www.lynncoopermusic.com

Contact Linda with your comments: lgkelley@charter.net
Visit her website for more information and watch videos: www.theatrerising.com

Narrator and producer: Susan Bailey

Rocking Romans – 2009 Best of Catholic Music – Catholic CD Review

Susan Bailey — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:00:43 +0000

This is the second in the series of the Rocking Romans compilation CDs. Last year’s debut disc was quite an eclectic mix of different styles and production values, but this year’s edition has a much more youth-oriented and consistent flavor which makes this CD a much more satisfying listen. This is despite being recorded in different studios from over 6 countries.

Canadians are admirably represented with solid cuts by Tuesday Bloom (”My Everything”) and Chris Bray (”Finally Let Go”). American artist, Milo, contributes a great song, “Rekindled” and SALT, from Malta, has another winner with “Jars of Clay”.

There are also some artists who are new to North American listeners. “Sapientia” by Vox Nova is a real winner, mixing a chant feel with ambient techno.

Popple contributes a song that has a great sense of humor, similar to that of the Bare Naked Ladies. Billie Tarascio, who contributed to the first CD, shows how much of a difference a producer can make with her song “Send Me”, produced by David Smith. Smith also was responsible for the production of this CD which has very good production values on average.

This is definitely one of the stronger compilation CDs out there and is well deserving of a listen. Check out www.rockingromans.com to check out the other resources and artists that are on this great new resource for Catholic music. Well done.

Reviewed by Dave Wang

Women of the Bible Podcast – Episode #22 – Mary of Bethany

Susan Bailey — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:00:15 +0000

Scene 22: Mary of Bethany (Luke 7:38-39) – Mary of Bethany, Martha’s sister is head-over-feet for Jesus and washes them with her hair. She is so grateful that Jesus has raised her brother Lazarus from the dead!

Listen on the player:

Music:

“I Worship” by Falling You, www.SalSolo.com

Opening and closing theme: “Women of Faith,” Lynn Cooper, www.lynncoopermusic.com

Contact Linda with your comments: lgkelley@charter.net
Visit her website for more information and watch videos: www.theatrerising.com

Narrator and producer: Susan Bailey

Alexandra Celano – I’m Overcome – Catholic CD Review

Susan Bailey — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:00:40 +0000

A new face in Catholic and Christian Country music, Alexandra Celano brings a pleasing mix through her debut recording, I’m Overcome.

While the project is not groundbreaking, it is organic and very easy to listen to. It’s what I love best about Country music – a few simple instruments played well, great vocals and sweet harmonies, making for a wonderful listening experience.

The songwriting is tight, with catchy refrains and upbeat melodies. Inspiring songs with a personal praise and worship theme include “I’m Overcome” and gospel-tinged “Let the River Flow.” “In This Place” is a lovely invitation to worship in the House of God.

I particularly liked “You’re Good for Me,” a love song with a unique refrain: You’re good for me. / Every time I look into your eyes I see / My other half, the one that fits me perfectly, / So naturally, it’s you. / You’re good for me.”

Touching tributes to a beloved grandfather (“Grandpa”) and a dearly loved child who passed away (“Dancing Angel ‘Normita’”) bring just the right personal touch.

A Christmas-related bonus track is included entitled “A Child is Born.”

I’m Overcome is the perfect companion to your work day or drive or chores around the house. It’ll keep you inspired.

Purchase your copy of I’m Overcome through Celano’s website, www.alexandracelano.com.

Women of the Bible Podcast – Episode #21 – Martha and Mary of Bethany

Susan Bailey — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:00:14 +0000

Scene 21: Martha and Mary of Bethany (Martha and Lazarus’ Sister) (Luke 10:38-42) – Martha (as in Martha Stewart!) is passionate about many inconsequential things. But she stops multi-tasking long enough to “get it” about Jesus’ message. Mary of Bethany, Martha’s sister is head-over-feet for Jesus and washes them with her hair. She is so grateful that Jesus has raised her brother Lazarus from the dead!

Listen on the player:

Music:

“What Mary has Chosen to Do”, Words and Music by Susan Bailey, www.susanbailey.net

Opening and closing theme: “Women of Faith,” Lynn Cooper, www.lynncoopermusic.com

Contact Linda with your comments: lgkelley@charter.net
Visit her website for more information and watch videos: www.theatrerising.com

Narrator and producer: Susan Bailey

Peter Beirer – All Creation Groans – Catholic CD Review

Susan Bailey — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:28:52 +0000

Peter Beirer’s debut album All Creation Groans comes from the long time music minister/singer/songwriter and performer. The album was written over a period of eight years and its musical diversity reflects the different spiritual seasons in Beirer’s life.

Beirer combines horns and jazzy beats reminiscent of Skaa music with gritty vocals and honest lyrics. The result is an authentic, live feel. Even the album art consisting of drawings of skeletons underground, a lamb in a womb, and the Virgin Mary with angel wings contributes to the mood of unabashed honesty within the music. Highlights on the album include the upbeat catchy opening tune “Creation,” “Alone,” and “Long Time.”

Beirer’s website reveals he is currently working full time as the Coordinator of Youth Ministry at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Mankato, MN, leading liturgical choirs, coordinating Young Neighbors in Action, operating as adjunct staff to the Center for Ministry Development. To find out more, and to purchase All Creation Groans, visit Bierer’s website at www.peterbierer.com.

Reviewed by Billie Tarascio

Women of the Bible Podcast – Episode #20 – The Samaritan Woman at the Well

Susan Bailey — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 17:00:12 +0000

Scene 20: The Samaritan Woman at the Well (John 4:1-23) - The Samaritan woman gets schooled by Jesus at the well. She doesn’t seem to mind when he tells her to bring all her husbands, and all the disparaging villagers for some REAL refreshment!

Listen on the player:

Music:

“Living Water”, Words and Music by Margo B. Smith as previously recorded on “Sending Up a Prayer. ” www.margobsmith.com

Opening and closing theme: “Women of Faith,” Lynn Cooper, www.lynncoopermusic.com

Contact Linda with your comments: lgkelley@charter.net
Visit her website for more information and watch videos: www.theatrerising.com

Narrator and producer: Susan Bailey

Women of the Bible Podcast – Episode #19 – Woman with Hemmorrhage

Susan Bailey — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:00:33 +0000

Scene 19: Woman with Hemorrhage (Luke 8:43-48) – The prayerful and repentant woman with a hemorrhage skillfully manages to maneuver herself in the crowd, trying to touch the rabbi Jesus, knowing that this will heal her!

Listen on the player:

Music:
“If I Touch Him”, Words and Music by Danielle Rose as previously recorded on “I Thirst. ” Courtesy of World Library Publication., www.wlp.com

Opening and closing theme: “Women of Faith,” Lynn Cooper, www.lynncoopermusic.com

Contact Linda with your comments: lgkelley@charter.net
Visit her website for more information and watch videos: www.theatrerising.com

Narrator and producer: Susan Bailey

Ken Canedo – Keep the Fire Burning: The Folk Mass Revolution Reviewed by Susan Bailey

Susan Bailey — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:00:38 +0000

Ken Canedo, a liturgical composer, is the editor of the SpiritandSong.com blog and writes regularly for Today’s Liturgy magazine. He has written an important work on what he calls “the folk mass revolution” with his debut book, Keep the Fire Burning. At first glance, this book looks like a quick and easy read but don’t be fooled: Canedo has packed each of the 140 pages with fascinating research, history and very human stories on a period in the Catholic Church which surprisingly, few have written about. Keep the Fire Burning is much more than a book about the folk mass. It is a history of the amazing transitions the Catholic Church went through before and after Vatican II during one of the most turbulent decades in recent American history.

Keep the Fire Burning brought back so many wonderful memories for me, a baby boomer, folk music lover, and longtime participant in the folk mass/contemporary music movement. I was flooded with fond remembrances of the Latin mass, and the exciting transition to the English (or vernacular language) liturgies we have today. I also revisited with great pleasure how much folk music meant to me during the sixties and seventies, music which I totally embraced in my singing and playing as a Catholic artist. The folk mass played a vital role in my teen years, introducing me to lifelong friends, and my husband of now 30 years.

I had expected a wonderful, nostalgic read but Keep the Fire Burning proved to be so much more. Ken Canedo lay the ground work for what was to become the folk mass by reviewing the history of reform (and how it affected music) in the Roman liturgy. Canedo takes this history and weaves it through the lives of people who were the movers and shakers in the reform movement, some of whom eventually became key players in the folk mass revolution.

Yet, there is still more. While Vatican II and the liturgical reform movements were both vital to the birth of the folk mass, Canedo also takes much time to explore the social and political movements taking place in the fifties and sixties, and the rise of folk music as a means of voicing concerns about social justice. This social justice theme along with the influences of folk music legends such as Pete Seeger, The Kingston Trio, Bob Dylan, and Peter, Paul and Mary can be clearly heard in the early folk mass music of composers such as Ray Repp, Jack Mifferton, the Dameans and Carey Landry.

Keep the Fire Burning is not just a book to read, but is also a series of podcasts which allow you to actually hear the music. Canedo narrates the series, found at www.kencanedo.com, where there is an episode for each chapter. Since Canedo worked in the early 1970s for the now defunct FEL Publications (the first company to publish and market folk songs for the mass), he has access to many rare cuts of music which you will never hear anywhere else. The historical value alone is worth the listen.

Why should you read Keep the Fire Burning? The Folk Mass revolution has had far-reaching implications both inside and outside the Catholic Church, including laying the groundwork for the Contemporary Christian music industry, and giving a powerful voice to social justice issues in the Church. In keeping with the nature of secular folk music, Catholic folk music (now known as Contemporary music) was controversial in its time and is still so today. A resurgence of interest in Gregorian chant, traditional polyphony, and the Latin mass (with the reinstitution of Tridentine Mass by Pope Benedict XVI in 2007) stirs the controversy all the more, making Keep the Fire Burning a necessary read on the motivation, history and heritage of modern Church music.

Reading Keep the Fire Burning lit a fire in me, reviving my appreciation for both the Latin and vernacular masses, and the history behind them. It also gave much needed legitimacy to the folk mass movement which, in turn, affirmed my own music ministry as a liturgical song leader and Catholic recording artist.

My only complaint was that I wish Canedo had written more! The book ends just before getting into the era of the St. Louis Jesuits. Canedo has promised that there is more to come.

Keep the Fire Burning is a must read for any person involved with Catholic music, whether it be in traditional or contemporary liturgical music, or in the para-liturgical expressions found in acoustic gospel, rock, pop, hip hop and rap. Published by Pastoral Press, you can purchase your copy at http://www.ocp.org/products/6152. Listen to the podcasts at www.kencanedo.com.

Women of the Bible Podcast – Episode #18 – Herodias

Susan Bailey — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:00:53 +0000

Scene 18: Herodias (Mother of Salome) (John 27:19) – The wicked Herodias wants for only one thing to make her royal life complete: the head of John the Baptist on a platter!

Listen on the player:

Music:
Cybele”, Solace from “Shawaza”, www.magnatunes.com

Opening and closing theme: “Women of Faith,” Lynn Cooper, www.lynncoopermusic.com

Contact Linda with your comments: lgkelley@charter.net
Visit her website for more information and watch videos: www.theatrerising.com

Narrator and producer: Susan Bailey