Presented at the 2024 CiRCE National Conference: A Contemplation of Prudence.

Prudence helps us to look to the end—the telos. What are the wise steps and decisions that move us towards an eternity of glory or separation from God? The trajectory of this path is made of a plethora of minute and seemingly insignificant decisions and actions but every step leads us in one direction or the other. The same is true with the music that forms and shapes us—that literally orders our loves, life, and mind. We will explore the ethics and truth of music and how what you hear is preparing you for what you will ultimately receive.