In the middle of a phrase we might hear our neighbor falter, so we instinctively and automatically raise our volume subtly to lift them while they catch their breath and re-enter. It’s not discussed, rehearsed or achieved in the editing software. It is the living WORD of God.
Virtual Choirs, Operating Systems and the Living Word
May 27, 2020
We've had so many beautiful reflections on the Gospel of John already, so I'm going to reflect on some topics that have been on my mind a lot. Lately, when I react strongly to something, I try to look inward and reflect on why. Am I afraid, do I not understand or have I made an assumption? This has been both wonderful and hard, but it also helped me prepare for today's reflection regarding virtual choirs, St. Philip Neri whose feast day was yesterday, and what we as a music ministry are being called to during this time.
MPB Parish Facebook Page!
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In my video I mention that we have lots of digital resources to help you stay connected so I want to remind you what they are:
- www.mpbdenver.org
- Instagram - search @mpbdenver
- eGiving with FaithDirect
- Bulletin!
Also, my apologies for being ridiculously late on creating a video of the pictures and videos of joy you all sent last time. I will get to it eventually!
Since we just celebrated Memorial Day, I wanted to share a poem written after World War I. My grandfather, Jimmy Petticrew, was in WWII. He was kind, gentle, a champion of justice and my navigator before Google Maps. I miss him so much.
With love and gratitude for you all,
Teresa Stone
Director of Music Ministry
My sons at Ft. Logan in 2013
Everyone Sang
by Siegfried Sassoon (1886–1967) written when the First World War ended:
Everyone suddenly burst out singing;
And I was filled with such delight
As prisoned birds must find in freedom,
Winging wildly across the white
Orchards and dark-green fields; on - on - and out of sight.
Everyone's voice was suddenly lifted;
And beauty came like the setting sun:
My heart was shaken with tears; and horror
Drifted away ... O, but Everyone
Was a bird; and the song was wordless; the singing will never be done.
And I was filled with such delight
As prisoned birds must find in freedom,
Winging wildly across the white
Orchards and dark-green fields; on - on - and out of sight.
Everyone's voice was suddenly lifted;
And beauty came like the setting sun:
My heart was shaken with tears; and horror
Drifted away ... O, but Everyone
Was a bird; and the song was wordless; the singing will never be done.
MPB Livestream Mass Reaching Across Borders!
- Fr. Kevin Burke will be our celebrant this Saturday, 5/30/20, at 4:30pm and Fr. Pat will cantor the responsorial psalm as well as offer up a brand new song for Pentecost!
- All parishioners are invited to be a part of the "safer-at-home" virtual assembly. Sign up by Fridays HERE and you will be sent a Zoom videoconference link and instructions by Saturday morning. "Seats" are limited to 450 households per Mass. Wear red if you got it!
- Watch the weekend Mass on your own once it's posted online (by Sunday morning) for the remainder of the week.
Please send any questions to tstone@mpbdenver.org.
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