The Great & Hidden Sacrifices of a Parish Musician - Why We Should Say "Thank You"
"These women don't even see it as sacrifice. They see service. And I see the same footsteps Christ took on the Way of the Cross."
Mat Burkepile
Mat Burkepile is the music director and organist for St. Peter's Catholic Church in Lindsay, Texas. He is master violinist, music teacher, and the husband of ChurchPOP's Jacqueline Burkepile.
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When the Infant Jesus of Prague Spoke to a Priest: The History & Promises Behind the Miraculous Devotion
"Have mercy on Me and I will have mercy on you. Give Me hands and I will give you peace. The more you honor Me, the more I will bless you."
How We Can Change the Bad Reputation of Music in the Catholic Church
"If the King of Heaven and Earth walks into our church with the glory of salvation beaming from His hands, feet, and side, would He be proud to have such noble work proclaiming Him?"
Will Notre Dame's Fire Convert People to Catholicism? One Man’s Powerful Story
I am very saddened by the fire in Paris. As the music director for a Catholic church, I wanted to share my story. Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fort Smith is historic (not as historic as Notre Dame), but I wanted to help the people who watched their cathedral burn....
"The Organ Lives!": Notre Dame's Monstrous Organ Survives Fire - Listen to it Here!
The world was obviously taken aback when news broke with terrifying videos of smoke and fire coming from the beloved Notre Dame Cathedral. News reports came slowly about damage. Finally, the question that every organist asked themselves was answered: The organ lives! But why is this instrument listed among the...