We’re celebrating our 50th episode with a special live show! Recorded with a live audience at Saint Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring, Minnesota, this interview with Dan Schutte is from a Lenten mission that took place on March 8, 2020. T

OYH Lessons and Carols, 2020

Dec 24th, 2020

We are closing out Advent and 2020 with our third annual “OYH Lessons & Carols.” You’ll hear a range of instrumental and choral music from a variety of composers. You’ll also hear readings from scripture and seasonal reflections woven throughou

Songs of Advent: "This is Your Justice"

Dec 13th, 2020

Happy Advent! As we journey through this sacred season toward the celebration of Christ’s birth we are spending time revisiting some of our favorite Advent music. Today we feature a conversation with Craig Colson about his piece “This is Your J

OYH Selects: Creator of the Stars of Night

Nov 29th, 2020

We are proud to bring you this interview replay! This episode was originally posted in December, 2018.Happy New Liturgical Year! Advent has just begun, and to kick things off, we’re bringing you one of our favorite seasonal episodes from the pa

In Memoriam, 2020

Nov 1st, 2020

This week we celebrate the Feast of All Souls, and in this time of remembrance, we thought we’d take some time to honor the composers, text authors, and pastoral musicians who passed away over this last year.In this episode, you’ll hear music f

In Every Age

Oct 1st, 2020 58m 30s

We’ve been featuring the music of Janét Sullivan Whitaker in our episodes for several seasons. If you’re a long-time listener of the podcast, you’ve heard her compositions in many “OYH Playlist” segments and special themed episodes. We’re excit

Season 4 Kick-Off!

Aug 28th, 2020 58m 30s

It’s finally here! After an extended summer “break,” we’re happy to be back with an all new episode! Today we’re kicking-off Season 4 of Open Your Hymnal with a special preview episode. You’ll hear a run-down of the songs and composers we’ll be

Songs for This Time of Pain and Darkness

May 30th, 2020 58m 30s

As with all of you, things at Open Your Hymnal have been different the last several weeks. So, we’re behind with our new episodes. We promise we’ll get back to them very soon.In the meantime, though, we can’t ignore the things that are happenin

OYH Prayer Series: Easter Vigil

Apr 11th, 2020

This is the night! Our prayer series concludes with this offering for the Easter Vigil. You’ll hear prayers written by John Kyler, a reflection given by Fr. Michael Joncas, and music selections from several composers. May it be a way for you to

OYH Prayer Series: Good Friday

Apr 10th, 2020

Our prayer series continues with this offering for Good Friday, or Friday of the Passion of the Lord. You’ll hear prayers written by John Kyler, a reflection given by Fr. Michael Joncas, and music selections from several composers. May it be a

OYH Prayer Series: Holy Thursday

Apr 9th, 2020

These holy days of Triduum are unlike any other days of the year. This year, for many in areas affected by COVID-19, our celebration will be unlike any other year. In order to provide a way for us to still pray together, we are presenting a spe

OYH Prayer Series: Stations of the Cross

Mar 24th, 2020

2020 Hymn Tune Madness Tournament

Mar 20th, 2020 58m 30s

It’s back! Our favorite podcasting event of the year returns with the 2020 “Hymn Tune Madness” Tournament. This year our bracket is populated with hymn tunes voted on by you, our faithful listeners. There are some returners from our first tourn

OYH Prayer Series: Evening Prayer A

Mar 13th, 2020

Take twenty minutes out of your day to pause, reflect, and pray. Following a basic evening prayer structure, this prayer experience includes Psalmody, Psalm prayers, readings from Scripture, time for reflection, intercessions, and a blessing.

Celebrating the Music of the Dameans

Feb 13th, 2020

OYH Lessons & Carols, 2019

Dec 23rd, 2019 58m 30s

We are closing out Advent with our second annual “OYH Lessons & Carols.” You’ll hear a range of great music from a variety of composers. You’ll also hear non-scriptural readings woven throughout, read by friends of the podcast: Meredith Augusti

"When You Come"

Dec 18th, 2019 58m 30s

OYH is shaking things up and turning our microphone around! Today, our co-host Zack Stachowski serves as our interview guest, speaking about his Advent piece, “When You Come.” Since the co-host is becoming the guest, it only makes sense to have

OYH Selects: Celebrating Hymns, Part 1

Nov 22nd, 2019 58m 30s

This is a special rebroadcast of our episode from November, 2018.It’s the first OYH Hymn Fest! In honor of the Feast of St. Cecilia, patroness of music, we’re celebrating some of our favorite hymn texts and hymn tunes. We’ll play a lot of music

Celebrating the St. Louis Jesuits

Oct 5th, 2019 58m 30s

On September 29, 2019, the five member of the St. Louis Jesuits presented their final concert together, and OYH was there! Today, co-hosts Zack and Matt are joined by several guests to look back on the contributions of this pioneering group of

"By the Waters of Babylon"

Sep 16th, 2019 58m 30s

Many composers have a “sound,” a certain combination of style and musical influences that are unique to them. Paul Tate’s “sound” is a combination of the many influences that have shaped his musical life: liturgical music, musical theater, pop

OHY Live! An Evening with Marty Haugen

Aug 10th, 2019 58m 30s

It’s our first ever live episode! Recorded with a live audience at St. Michael the Archangel parish in Canton, Ohio, this interview is from the second night of a three-night parish mission given just before Lent in March, 2019. Join Zack and Ma

"We Have Been Told"

Jul 28th, 2019 58m 30s

It’s another OYH composer “repeat!” Last time, co-hosts Zack Stachowski and Matt Reichert spoke with David Haas about his song, “You Are Mine,” his most-requested liturgical composition. Now they speak with him about his first published liturgi

One Call Institute, 2019

Jul 6th, 2019 58m 30s

It’s our first audio “yearbook”! In this episode, co-hosts Zack Stachowski and Matt Reichert bring you musical highlights from the 2019 One Call Institute. One Call exists to help support, empower, and engage young pastoral musicians and their

I Will Choose Christ

Jun 1st, 2019 58m 30s

It’s the Season 3 premier! Zack Stachowski and Matt Reichert are joined by composer Tom Booth to talk about his song, “I Will Choose Christ.” There is a lot packed into this episode! Conversion, encounter, vocation, evangelization, and the craz

Songs of Mary II: "The Memorare"

May 11th, 2019 58m 30s

It’s our “May Crowning” episode! We’re continuing our celebration of the treasury of devotional songs written in honor of the Blessed Mother with a hybrid show: part interview, part special feature. To help us out, we’re speaking with composer