The Fourth of July is a good time for some stirring patriotic songs. But more than stirring emotions, such songs reflect the religious roots of our country. America, America the Beautiful, God Bless ...

Yesterday I heard an excellent homily at Mass. The Gospel reading (Mt 10:37-42) had Jesus telling his followers, with the uncompromising language he often used, that nothing comes before God. God ...

As far as patriotic songs go, "God Bless the USA" is right up there with the best and most well-known of them all. As Lee Greenwood tells The Boot, he'd wanted to write such a song for quite some time ...

To contact Lindsay Terry, email [email protected]. The greatest musical experience of my life was with the song, "America the Beautiful." Before I share that experience, however, let me tell ...

“God Only Knows,” written when Wilson was just 23, is perhaps as close to a perfect pop song as there is—and certainly the most beautiful. Senior Editor, Obsessed You can’t reduce a genius like Brian ...

A few weeks ago, a parish in Missoula, Mont., participated in a Lenten retreat. The theme for their reflection was taken from the first chapter of John: “What are you looking for?” (1:38). One person ...

Lindsay Terry, Ph.D., has been a music director and song historian for many years. You can email Terry at [email protected]. "America the Beautiful" - I assure you I will never forget my ...