The Sullivans
My family is bigger than most. There are eleven of us, all living, and no two remotely alike. The Sullivan siblings were born between 1952 and 1968, at a time …
Janèt Sullivan Whitaker Music
Things Known by God Alone
St Augustine was credited with being the first to say that every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future. It certainly takes one to know one. There …
Janèt Sullivan Whitaker Music
In Praise of God’s Mercy
Central to this season of repentance and renewal is God’s unfailing mercy. We bring out all those beautiful minor-key songs that remind us of our own sinfulness. We sing of …
Janèt Sullivan Whitaker Music
Doing the Math
As a child growing up in Catholic School, much was made of what we were “giving up” for Lent. There are actually three lenten disciplines that lie at the heart …
Janèt Sullivan Whitaker Music
Ash Wednesday
Lord, you are merciful to all, forsaking not what you created. Look not upon our sin, but draw us to full repentance. – Entrance Antiphon for Ash Wednesday Today people …
Janèt Sullivan Whitaker Music
Shrove Tuesday
Today is the final day before the great season of Lent begins. The Anglicans call this Shrove Tuesday, from an archaic term for reconciliation. Every year, my work ramps up …
Janèt Sullivan Whitaker Music
Song of Adoration
A lot of my compositions have stories behind them. From time to time, I will reflect upon a piece, and what inspired it. Today, I would like to write about …
Janèt Sullivan Whitaker Music
Back Home Again
On Thursday I made the trek back from the frozen heartland, weaving and dodging delays, rerouted flights, and United trying to bribe me into giving up my seat. All of …
Janèt Sullivan Whitaker Music
In The Presence of Rascally Angels
This week I have the honor of convening with a wonderful family of God’s people who compose music. We will meet at the Mercy Center in St Louis, MO for …
Janèt Sullivan Whitaker Music
You Do You
This weekend’s lectionary passages are words we have heard many, many times. We hear that everyone has a specific gift, and a contribution to make for the greater good. I …
Janèt Sullivan Whitaker Music