Music
Lully, Lulla, Lullay
Please take the time to listen to this beautiful hymn. This is probably the most beautiful rendition of this lullaby that I have ever heard. It is sung by the choir at our old parish, North American Martyrs. Enjoy!
Read MoreAutumn Violin Recital
For the fall violin recital, Bernadette played “Hungarian Dance No. 2” by Johannes Brahms. Theresa played “Ashokan Farewell” by Jay Ungar. All of their violin teacher’s students joined each other in playing “Ballad of Green Mountain”, a traditional piece that their teacher arranged. I think that they did a great job, especially considering that this…
Read MoreSpring Violin Recital
Last night, Bernadette and Theresa participated in their spring violin recital. Bernadette played “Concertino in A Minor, Opus 14” by Leo Portnoff. Theresa played “Swallowtail Jig”, followed by J.S. Bach’s “Minuet No. 3”. The recital ended with all of the students playing “John Ryan’s Polka”. This was the first time that they all played the…
Read MoreViolin Recital
On the Feast of St Cecilia, Bernadette and Theresa participated in their fall violin recital. Theresa just started violin lessons in September. She was accompanied by Bernadette as she played Marching Song, Norwegian Folk Song, and Lightly Row. Bernadette enjoyed playing Meditation from Thais by Jules Massenet. She started playing when she was around Theresa’s…
Read MoreThe Saint that is Just Me
A friend shared this video and it brought tears streaming down my face. I want nothing more than to become a great saint and bring greater glory to God. However, I know that I have a long way to go. I also know that the only way that I will get there is by the…
Read MoreThe Mass Rock in the Glen
In a lonely mountain valley in the county of Tyrone Lies one of Ireland’s Mass Rocks deserted and unknown The few who write historic tales or wield the poet’s pen Can say with pride I knelt beside the Mass Rock in the glen. I’m proud that I am mountain bred this is my native place…
Read MoreViolin Recital: Allen’s Bar
On Pentecost Sunday, after Mass and before Fr. V. came over to celebrate the birthday of Holy Mother Church with us (I hope to share some photos soon), Bernadette participated in her spring violin recital. This year, she played “Allen’s Bar” by Barrage. She told me that the piece was kind of easy for her…
Read MoreBaby News and Lent at Ephesus
30 weeks, 6 days 4 lbs This week, I learned that our baby will be induced the day after Septuagesima Sunday, if not before. Since I am taking Lovenox (a.k.a. an anti-coagulant), it is safer to stop the medication and induce me than it is to let me go into labor on my own. I…
Read MoreYouth Symphony Concert
This year, our second oldest daughter is participating in a youth symphony for the first time. On Saturday, the symphony performed at a run-out concert. Below are two of the pieces that they played. The Overture from The Barber of Seville by Gioacchino Rossini Selections from The Polar Express by Glen Ballard and Alan Silvestri,…
Read MoreConcerto in G Major, Op. 24, 1st Movement
In May, Bernadette played Concerto in G Major, Op. 24, 1st Movement by Oscar Reiding for her violin recital.
Read MoreApril Piano Recital
Mission Bells by William Gillock Sonatina, Op. 36, No. 1 by Muzio Clementi After her sisters finished with their recital, Bernadette decided to sit down and play. She stopped taking piano lessons a few years ago, but she still enjoys playing and picking pieces out by ear. When she hears a piece of music that…
Read MoreOh Come and Mourn
Oh come and mourn with me awhile! See, Mary calls us to her side; Oh come and let us mourn with her; Jesus, our Love, is crucified! Have we no tears to shed for Him, While soldiers scoff and Jews deride? Ah! Look how patiently He hangs; Jesus, our Love, is crucified! How fast His…
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