Watch for the Light: Readings for Advent and Christmas. Selected pieces by Aquinas, Bonhoeffer, Dillard, Donne, Eliot, Kierkegaard, L’Engle, Lewis, Luther, Merton, Norris, Nouwen and others. Plough Publishing House, Walden, NY, 2001. A remarkable collection of wisdom and insight from faithful thinkers of many times and places.
Church Musicians: Reflections on Their Call, Craft, History, and Challenges by Paul Westermeyer. MorningStar Music Publishers, 2015. A collection of five essays, including historical perspectives, vocations of musician and clergy, roles of congregation and choir, and responsibility for justice in our current environment. A must-read for anyone touching the music of the church – hopefully everyone!