Tradition, Music, and the Communion of Memory (with Fr. Kevin Grove)

In this episode of Rhythms of Faith, hosts J.J. Wright and Kim Belcher welcome Fr. Kevin Grove, CSC, Professor of Theology and Director of the Master of Divinity Program at the University of Notre Dame. A priest of the Congregation of Holy Cross, Fr. Kevin reflects on the ways memory, desire, and tradition shape the Christian life.The conversation ranges from the scriptural meaning of anamnesis to Augustine’s insights on memory and community, weaving in liturgical music, daily practice, and the vulnerability of sharing faith with others. Along the way, Fr. Kevin shares stories from life on campus, his Montana roots, and even his favorite “liturgical banger.”00:00 | Welcome & Introduction — Fr. Kevin’s background, ministry, and life on campus.02:00 | Memory and Desire — What Christian memory (anamnesis) really means, and how desire shapes our relationships.08:00 | Augustine as Guide — How Augustine’s reflections on memory, desire, and community continue to resonate today.12:00 | Music, Time, and Tradition — Why music uniquely binds memory and faith, and how liturgical songs carry tradition across generations.20:00 | Living Tradition — Fr. Basil Moreau, Holy Cross, and the challenge of displacing “songs of the countryside” with life-giving faith.27:00 | Community and Vulnerability — Practical wisdom on overcoming isolation and finding communion with God and neighbor.31:00 | Liturgical Favorites — Why O God Beyond All Praising is a Holy Cross classic (and a true liturgical “banger”).36:00 | Beyond the Liturgy — From Gustav Mahler to country music, Fr. Kevin on the songs that move him.37:00 | Closing Reflection — Elk, Montana skies, and finding home in memory and community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.