Bob Dufford
Robert J. Dufford, S. J. (born 1943) is a Jesuit priest, a former member of the St. Louis Jesuits musical group, and a composer of Catholic liturgical music. His most popular song is "Be Not Afraid."[1] His work is included in such hymnals as Glory and Praise and Gather.
Selected works
- "Be Not Afraid" (1975)
- "Sing to the Mountains" (1975)
- "Like a Shepherd" (1976)
- "All the Ends of the Earth" (1981)
- "St. Louis Jesuit Mass - Holy" (1973)
- "Father, Mercy" http://www.ocp.org/compositions/1377
His music in contemporary Catholic culture
Bob Dufford is one of many musicians who compose contemporary Catholic liturgical music. This music has enjoyed widespread success throughout the English speaking world. There have also been a number of controversies surrounding this music.
References
- ↑ C.S.P., Lawrence Boadt, (2005-03-01). The Paulist Liturgy Planning Guide For The Readings Of Sundays And Major Feastdays: Year a. Paulist Press. pp. 166–. ISBN 9780809143092. Retrieved 27 November 2012.
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