Keep the Fire Burning: The Folk Mass Revolution

Keep the Fire Burning: The Folk Mass Revolution

Author: Ken Canedo Language: English Episodes: 23
For anyone who remembers the folk guitar chords echoing through a sanctuary or wonders how popular music once shaped modern worship, Keep the Fire Burning: The Folk Mass Revolution offers a personal soundtrack. Hosted by Ken Canedo, this podcast is an auditory companion to his book, diving deep into the songs and stories that defined the Catholic Folk Mass movement of the 1960s. Each episode feels like a curated conversation, blending historical reflection with the actual music that sought to make liturgy accessible and heartfelt during a time of great change. You’ll hear the melodies that stirred congregations, along with Ken’s insights into their creation and lasting spiritual impact. This isn’t just a historical review; it’s an invitation to understand the passion and controversy behind a musical revolution that aimed to build community through song. Whether you lived through this era or are discovering it for the first time, the podcast provides context and connection, exploring the intersection of faith, culture, and acoustic chords. Tune in for a thoughtful, melody-filled exploration of how a generation sought to keep its faith vibrant and relevant.
Episodes
KTFB-Chapter 9e "They'll Know . . ." Joe Wise [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:25
JOE WISE: This Chapter Nine podcast showcases the music of one of the most influential composers of the Folk Mass movement. "Sing Praise to the Lord," "Gonna Sing, My Lord," "Holy, Holy, Holy," "Jesus, You Are Here," "We…
KTFB-Chapter 9c "They'll Know . . ." Sister Germaine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:33
SISTER GERMAINE HABJAN: This podcast focuses on the memorable music of one of America's Singing Nuns. Featured songs: "All of My Life," "You Are My People," "Fear Not," "Jerusalem," and "Love One Another" by Sister Germa…
KTFB-Chapter 9b "They'll Know . . ." Paul Quinlan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:24
PAUL QUINLAN: Chapter Nine podcast series continues with a focus on the music of this influential young Jesuit from College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA. Featured songs: "Save Me" and "We Are All Held In His Hands"…
KTFB-Chapter 9a "They'll Know We Are Christians" Peter Scholtes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:13
PETER SCHOLTES: This begins a series of podcasts on the composers featured in Chapter Nine, beginning with Peter Scholtes, composer of the landmark hymn, "They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love." Featured songs: "Lor…
KTFB-Chapter 8 "Hymnal for Young Christians" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:15
FEL's HYMNAL FOR YOUNG CHRISTIANS helped solve the thin repertoire problem of the early Folk Mass days. Featured songs: "I Lift Up My Eyes" by Ray Repp from the 1966 FEL recording, Allelu! "Allelu" by Ray Repp from the 1…
KTFB-Chapter 7 "Wake Up, My People!" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:54
MEDICAL MISSION SISTERS, SR. SUZANNE TOOLAN, RAY REPP: The Folk Mass takes off across America! Stories and reactions from bishops, priests, composers, musicians, and the people in the pews. Featured songs: "Wake Up, My P…
KTFB-Chapter 6b "Mass for Young Americans" Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:16
MASS FOR YOUNG AMERICANS, Side 2 Featured songs: "And I Will Follow," "Forevermore," "Clap Your Hands," "Hear, O Lord," "Come Away," "Of My Hands," "Shout from the Highest Mountain," and "I'm Not Afraid" by Ray Repp from…
KTFB-Chapter 6a "Mass for Young Americans" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:19
MASS FOR YOUNG AMERICANS: Chapter Six covers the story of how FEL discovered Ray Repp and published his influential "Mass for Young Americans." Featured songs from Side One: "Prayer for Mercy" (Kyrie), "Hymn of Praise" (…
KTFB-Chapter 5 "Keep the Fire Burning" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:28
RAY REPP: At the seminal 1965 orientation session of the Catholic Church Extension Society in Chicago, Ray Repp shares his contemporary psalm settings at the daily student liturgy. The Folk Mass is born! Featured songs:…
KTFB-Chapter 3 "Veni, Creator Spiritus" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:19
DEMONSTRATION ENGLISH MASS: Chapter Three gives an overview of the Second Vatican Council. Dennis Fitzpatrick and his Friends of the English Liturgy (FEL) influenced the Council Fathers as they considered music for the v…