Music for the Masses with Jo Boyce Jo Boyce

The episode features a replay of a BBC Sunday Service that was originally broadcast on BBC local radio stations across the UK during the pandemic restrictions back in September 2020. Led by Jo Boyce, the service focuses of the ever-relevant theme of Communion and Community.















As we celebrate the birthday of the Church at Pentecost, and the great Solemnity of Corpus Christi, this episode is a timely a reminder of who we are called to be as a truly Eucharistic people.







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Episode Highlights







In this episode we hear the prayers and readings that were remotely recorded by members of Jo Boyce's home parish community. We reflect on the significance of the Eucharist within the Catholic tradition, and Jo Boyce share a moving reflection on what it meant to receive the Eucharist again for the first time after 9 weeks of lock-down. And, we hear some wonderful music too.







Songs & Resources









Dear Lord and Father of Mankind is from Age to Age I & II - Box Set (CD) (available on iTunes) (available on Spotify)







Kyrie Eleison - London Fox Taizé Choir - available on Spotify







Bread of Life by Jo Boyce and Mike Stanley







Pray for a Miracle by Jo Boyce is from In the Company of Angels (available on Spotify)







How Great Thou Art - Boyce & Stanley







You can access the full Order of Service Google Doc here.









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In this episode Jo Boyce is back with author, speaker and catechist David Wells to reflect on our longing for light in the darkness.



In many ways, celebrating Advent and Christmas during a pandemic has made themes of hope and longing feel more relevant that ever.







As Jo and David share their reflections, we hope you will be encouraged to hold firm to faith in the present as we look forward to a brighter time in the future.

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Episode Highlights:



The continued effects of "pandemic fatigue" and the importance of light in the darkness

Looking to the light in the midst of fear

Lessons we've learned from the pandemic and quarantine

Experiences of living through a worldwide event

Learning to surrender

The need to support each other and unite through our faith

How God leads us through the darkness



Songs featured:

The songs featured in this episode include:



Light of the World by Lauren Daigle

We Have Seen the Light from The Promise

Let Nothing Trouble You from Age to Age: Songs for a Pilgrim People

Hail Mary from The Promise

Lead Kindly Light from Lead Kindly Light EP



Links and Resources

Here are some useful links to the resources and songs mentioned in this episode:



Parish Music Collective 6 Month Programme: Find out how you can keep the light of music and liturgy alive in your parishes https://www.cjmmusic.com/joinpmmc

Life as a Socially Distanced Disciple ~ In Conversation with David Wells was the first podcast David & Jo recorded together, referenced in the beginning of this episode.



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In this episode Jo Boyce will be talking to Tom Bonard of Crossbeam about the evolution of his music ministry and song-writing. In a season when public singing has been relegated a little, for reasons of health and safety, this episode is an encouraging and inspiring reminder of the value of music and song in our journey of faith.







Now based in the Diocese of Plymouth, Tom's links with CJM MUSIC go back many year to their first meeting at the Celebrate Conference, when his musical gifting was just beginning to come to the fore.



Tom is now a regular face in the line-up the CJM MUSIC collective, and released his first solo album, Open Door, back in 2017.

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In this episode Jo and Tom talk about some key milestones in more than 20 years of music ministry adventures:



Discovered his musical gifting as a teenager

The formation Crossbeam started as a Christian rock band

Difficulties of moving songs into liturgical or worship settings

Being part of the cast of Born for This

The making of his first solo album, Open Door

Jo talks about the benefits of recording remotely to continue the work of ministry during lockdown



Songs featured:

The songs featured in this episode include some from Tom Bonard's latest album Open Door and his band Crossbeam:



Walk in Your Ways by Crossbeam

Jesus You Are There by Crossbeam

Somebody Loves You by Tom Bonard

Wonderful by Tom Bonard

Taste and See by Boyce & Stanley

Already There by Tom Bonard

All the People Said Amen 'lockdown' cover by Jo Boyce & Tom Bonard



Links and Resources

Here are some useful links to the resources and songs mentioned in this episode:



Open Door by Tom Bonard is available on Amazon,  iTunes, Spotify and wherever you find your music

Remote Pre-recording Tutorial shows you how to remotely record songs with your music group or choir.



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In this episode Jo Boyce is in conversation with David Wells, a well-known Catholic speaker, teacher, catechist and author.







David is loved for his ability to bring great insight and humour to his teaching and speaking, while also moving his listeners and readers quite profoundly as he shares his faith and the teachings of the Church with vulnerability and authenticity.



David brings that same authenticity and thoughtfulness to this conversation with Jo Boyce, as they share their experience of "lockdown", and explore what's next for our faith in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and how we find hope even in the darkest times.

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Episode Highlights:



Pros and cons of 24-7 access to faith resources online

Challenges of engaging people in virtual liturgies and maintaining reverence when wearing pyjamas.

What social distancing will mean for our personal interaction with one another.

Rediscovering gratefulness and what we are learning in isolation

Things that we've learned about our communities and the people in them during this time of online interaction.

Potential for innovation and a more profound faith experience in the future.



Songs featured:

Songs featured during our conversation with David:



Before the Lord, the title track from the Boyce & Stanley album 

Lay Your Hands from the Boyce & Stanley album Age to Age: Songs for a Pilgrim People

Be Not Afraid from the Boyce & Stanley album Age to Age: Songs for a Pilgrim People

Stronghold from Jo Boyce's  solo EP, In God Alone.



Links & Resources:



More info about the work and ministry of David Wells is available from his website at www.davidwellslive.com

Book: The Reluctant Disciple by David Wells

Book: The Grateful Disciple by David Wells



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In this special episode Jo Boyce revisits the service that was broadcast live on BBC Radio 4's Sunday Worship, on the morning of the beatification of Cardinal John Henry Newman.







On Sunday 13th October, Blessed John Henry Newman will be canonised and become the first recognised English saint in close to 300 years. So it's a perfect time to revisit the unforgettable day of his beatification in 2010.

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Episode Highlights:

The service is structured around four key themes: The Word, the Eucharist, Mary and Vocation.  Presented by Bernadette Kearney, it features reflections and the prayers inspired by some of the writings of Cardinal John Henry Newman himself.



Jo also shares some memories of her experience with CJM MUSIC at Cofton Park (in Birmigham, England) from the day of the Papal Mass and beatification.

Songs featured:



This Day - Music by Jo Boyce & Mike Stanley from the Rejoice n Sing Collection

Penitential Act from the Mass of St Bernadette (English) from Rejoice 'n' Sing Vol. 3 ~ Mass Settings for the Revised Translation

Thy Word  - by Amy Grant & Michael W Smith

Bread of Life - by Jo Boyce & Mike Stanley (available on iTunes)

Magnificat - by Jo Boyce (available on iTunes)

Lead Kindly Light - Words by Blessed Cardinal John Henry Newman (Sandon) from the EP Lead Kindly Light

Firmly I Believe - Words by Blessed John Henry Newman, Music by Mike Stanley from the EP Lead Kindly Light



Information Regarding the Canonisation





Info on Archdiocese of Birmingham website



The official Newman Canonisation website



Jo and the team will be playing at the Come & See Conference 2019 in Southport the weekend of the canonisation



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In this episode Jo Boyce is in conversation with John Griffin, one of the founders and organisers of the Embrace Youth Conference in Liverpool. John shares how a simple vision of having a youth Mass, led to a one-day event that attracts close to 2000 young people.







Having studied at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, John has since followed God's call into some unexpected places and roles. We hope this conversation with John gives you encouragement and inspiration to take small steps into big visions.

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Episode Highlights:



Jo answers this week's Liturgy Question from Laura about suggestions for 'Offertory songs'.

John talks about the idea and vision that led to Embrace becoming a reality

Discovering the role of Lay Chaplain through organising the first Embrace event.

How God sometime leads you to unexpected places.

Details of this year's Embrace Conference at www.embrace-liverpool.org.uk

Upcoming Prepare the Way Advent Concert dates



Songs featured:

The Offertory songs mentioned (or played*) in this episode:



The Table - by Chris Tomlin

I Give Myself Away - by William McDowell

Blessed are You - by Mike Stanley

Now This Offering* - by Jo Boyce

Source of Life - by Mike Stanley

Take My Life  - from How Can We Keep from Singing? Vol. 3

These Alone Are Enough* - By Dan Schutte



Songs featured during our conversation with John:



The Embrace Anthem

We Are Called To Serve - from How Can We Keep from Singing? Vol. 2

In God Alone the title song from Jo Boyce's first solo EP



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