Comments on: Rich Mullins, RIP

By: Pam Richards

Pam Richards — Mon, 02 May 2011 11:08:25 +0000

I was out of touch with Richard during the years he became interested in Catholicsm. I really can’t add to the discussion of his attraction or commitment to the Catholic Church. I do know that during the years I knew him (1974-1984), he was open to everything, simply everything that drew him nearer to God.

Recently one of my friends who never knew Richard remarked that he must have been a rigid thinker, since he was a brilliant concert pianist. Quite the opposite. He was a brilliant songwriter as well. A songwriter needs to be ready to be transported at any instant into his creative world. Rich Mullins was wide open to his experiences of life: everything he encountered became a bridge to transcendence.

By: JP

JP — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:45:26 +0000

Thanks for this reminder!

I have the Jesus Record somewhere and haven’t listened to it in ages…(we’ve moved, and well…) must find it!

By: Clare

Clare — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:17:21 +0000

I loved Rich. Jo Anne, The Jesus Record, with just his voice and his playing, is my favorite. He seems to have come to a very deep place in his journey with Christ. Y’all may be interested in the book Rich Mullins: An Arrow Pointing to Heaven to learn about Rich from the perspective of his family and close friends.

By: Jo Anne

Jo Anne — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:36:07 +0000

Eric, thanks for remembering Rich Mullins. The body of his work stands as a testimony of his love for God and his desire to follow closely our Lord and Savior. Anyone interested in his ministry should listen to THE JESUS RECORD….absolutely incredible! I can’t think of any contemporary figure who has ministered to me more than Richard Wayne Mullins. Rest in peace my dear brother in Christ.

By: Jay

Jay — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:33:51 +0000

I love Rich’s music. “If I Stand” is my favorite song– EVER! It is my life in a few short verses. The most important quality in Rich’s music is that it is so real. His faith really shines through in a way that is not seen in many “Christian” songs.

By: Pam

Pam — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 22:11:13 +0000

I love his songs! They touch my heart. I know he’s involved with heavenly music!

By: aimee at historical christian

aimee at historical christian — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 18:25:14 +0000

Actually he was to be received into the Church early, only a week or two before he died. He asked to be received early because he was so hungry for the Eucharist, and did not want to wait. And he was already active doing music in the Catholic world, such as at conferences for the national Catholic organization LifeTeen.

As an Evangelical, I listened to Rich Mullins all the time. Shortly after my conversion to Catholicism, I was amazed to learn of his conversion – though many of my Evangelical friends find it hard to believe. Either way, he was, and is, dearly loved. His music speaks to all true lovers of Jesus.

By: Blake Helgoth

Blake Helgoth — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 17:48:18 +0000

That is true. He was to be received into the Church that Easter.

By: gale clark

gale clark — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 17:48:14 +0000

My biggest regret was NOT seeing him in concert. Money was tight and I thought, maybe next year…Lesson LEARNED!

By: Magdalene

Magdalene — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 17:40:48 +0000

I heard somewhere that Rich was in RCIA and in the process of becoming a Catholic Christian. Any truth to that?

I could certainly see where this might have been the case.