- In this Lenten Season, there is a priority given to the human voice in the Liturgy (Mass). Before any other instrument, the human voice praised God in acclamation and song. It was St. Augustine who said, “He who sings prays twice.” There is both a certain vulnerability and power in singing. I would love to hear more loudly and more clearly, the “voice” of our parish this Lenten season. When we all sing together, it really does elevate (Make feel more full) the liturgy. Maybe you don’t have the best singing voice. That’s OK! It is the voice God gave you. If you don’t use your singing voice, it will be hard to develop it and make it stronger. Be not afraid! Please pick up a hymnal, even if you haven’t in a while, and let’s sing to the Lord!
- In future bulletins, Mary Rose will share some notes about the music and liturgy to help us to grow both in a head and heart understanding of the beautiful gift of the Mass and sacred music’s role in our communal worship.
- A reminder that I will be down at St. Joe’s in Strongville this Sunday night at 7pm talking about “Encountering God in the Scriptures.”
- If you are going through a difficulty or you want to pray for someone else, Our Lady, Undoer of Knots, can be helpful intercessory prayer to Our Blessed Mother:
Oh Virgin Mary, faithful Mother who never refuses to come to the aid of your children; Mother whose hands never cease to help, because they are moved by the loving kindness that exist in your Immaculate Heart, cast your eyes of compassion on me, and see the snarl of knots that exist in my life. You know all the pains and sorrows caused by these tangled knots. Mary, my Mother, I entrust to your loving hands the entire ribbon of my life. In your hands there is no knot which cannot be undone. Most holy Mother, pray for Divine assistance to come to my aid. Take this knot (mention need) into your maternal hands this day; I beg you to undo it for the glory of God, once and for all, in the name of your Divine Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.
