This episode of Ministry Monday is brought to you by OCP. OCP offers a comprehensive selection of Catholic worship resources including the popular Breaking Bread missal and the Spanish-language and bilingual hymnal, Flor y Canto. Trusted by so many Hispanic communities, Flor y Canto is now available in a new fourth edition created for a new generation of believers. Learn more at ocp.org.

This week's episode of Ministry Monday features composer and NPM member Luke Rosen. Luke shares his reflections on the many things a pastoral musician can consider as they compose music, whether it's for a parish music ministry or just for personal enjoyment.å

This episode of Ministry Monday is brought to you by the American Guild of Organists, NPM's proud partner in professional development for church musicians. NPM members can attain the AGO Service Playing or Colleague professional certifications and registration is now open for the 2024 exam cycle. Learn more at AGOhq.org/certification or NPM.org/organ-certificate.

Today we go to the Ministry Monday archives and re-discover one of the most popular episodes. We speak to Brother John Glasenapp, a Benedictine monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey in southern Indiana, where he currently serves as the Director of the newly-formed Saint Meinrad Institute for Sacred Music.

This episode of Ministry Monday is sponsored by NPM. Join NPM for “Music and the Order of Celebrating Matrimony”, a webinar presented by Msgr. Rick Hilgartner and Dr. Lynn Trapp. This session will provide an opportunity for discussion with a pastor and a pastoral musician about pastoral practice, liturgical catechesis, and strategies for evangelization in the process of marriage preparation.

This webinar is a membership benefit for all levels of NPM membership. For more information and how to register, visit npm.org. Not a member? Membership starts at $49 for webinars, networking and training opportunities, and much more. Learn more at npm.org/membership.

Today we speak to Irish Catholic singer DANA. Her story begins in Northern Ireland, representing Ireland in the world-famous Eurovision contest. After winning this prestigious competition, her career carried her through both pop music and Catholic music, listening to the Lord's voice throughout each step. Her story is a decades-long testament to her spirituality and openness, and the music she has created to guide and inspire so many others. For more information on this episode, visit ministrymonday.org.