The Power of Song

These are challenging and disturbing times to say the least.  Perhaps you have felt concerned and overwhelmed by all that is happening in our world.  The list is long:  too many wars on many fronts, our planet is in critical condition, so many immigrants needing a new place to call home, frightening virulent health issues worldwide and government disruptions in countless countries.  Here at home, we have our democracy teetering and people of various faiths strongly critical of each other. 

Recently I was introduced to a ‘new’ song by our Dominican brother, Jim Marchionda, OP entitled ‘Become What We Pray’ and all of this angst began to settle, and I felt an inkling of hope.  It is a beautiful song, and you can go on You Tube to listen to it.  There are several hopeful phrases.  ‘When Believers truly practice what we pray’, is one of the lines that spoke to me.  I again realize that we need one another to hope, and we need to hold on to one another to effect change.

Perhaps upon reading this you might gift yourself with a pause and listen to this song.  What phrases call out to your weary heart?  Is there someone you can sing this with?  Perhaps there is another song that breathes inside of you that sustains you, gives you energy to believe.  

 

I am reminded to make music part of my daily meditation and contemplation.  What sings in your heart this day?  Whom might you share it with?  

 

Happy, joyous singing.

 

KC Young, OP
Kirkland, WA