You probably will read this posting during Lent with its familiar themes and moods. Lent also plunges us into complicated, intense pastoral realities. The forty days invite us to admit our private or public grief, anger at God, confusion at injustice and pain, need for reconciliation, and despair over sin. The pastoral use of music in these deep-toned times of confession and renewal can be a true challenge.
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Dr. Victor E. Gebauer, a Lutheran pastor, is Professor emeritus of Theology and Music, Concordia University, Saint Paul, and past Executive Director of Lutheran Summer Music. He has edited a number of journals and newsletters (including the ALCM's "Grace Notes") and authored articles for such periodicals as Church Music, Response, Cross Accent, and The Hymn.
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Lenten Music as Pastoral Care
Posted on Mar 4, 2013 9:17:05 AM by Victor E. Gebauer in Planning, in review-prelude
