Speaking personally, modern Christian music changed my life of faith forever. While the Holy Spirit did all the hard work on my heart, for me, music was the vehicle of conversion that helped me to fall in love with Christ, and launched me into an adult life in which I wanted to live boldly as a Catholic Christian! My husband chuckles, but music continues to be a way into my heart today.
So, I humbly share with you a piece of my heart! For the teens at Saint Agnes, maybe you will find a new artist who inspires you, a song that is relevant, or a hymn that reminds you to pray during a difficult moment. Only the Holy Spirit can know what difference it might make to you!
This week is the beginning of Lent. We are called to repent of our sins, to recognize our place in the Body of Christ, to share the sufferings of the whole community, and to prepare for the Lord a holy and pleasing sacrifice, in expectation of a joyful Easter.
I have the privilege to know a number of Christian musicians personally. Often these people are more than willing to admit their sins and struggles. Despite the lack of a facade, many view such musicians with skepticism -- probably because of their very apparent failures! But I believe it is precisely that which makes Christian music both genuine and compelling. What is the Christian message but one of recognition of ourselves as the worst of sinners, followers of Christ, and people willing to begin again while accepting His generous, unwarranted, and unending forgiveness!
So as we begin Lent, I want to share some songs of prayer, in communion with all the Saints and Christians everywhere, that we will share in each others' struggles, each others' triumphs, each others' rocky race to God our Father.
I have the privilege to know a number of Christian musicians personally. Often these people are more than willing to admit their sins and struggles. Despite the lack of a facade, many view such musicians with skepticism -- probably because of their very apparent failures! But I believe it is precisely that which makes Christian music both genuine and compelling. What is the Christian message but one of recognition of ourselves as the worst of sinners, followers of Christ, and people willing to begin again while accepting His generous, unwarranted, and unending forgiveness!
So as we begin Lent, I want to share some songs of prayer, in communion with all the Saints and Christians everywhere, that we will share in each others' struggles, each others' triumphs, each others' rocky race to God our Father.
Here is some more reading containing perspective on what it means to live as "Saints and Sinners" in the Catholic Community -- especially in this Year of Mercy, and this season of personal examination.
If you are interested in meeting other people who share an interest in Christian music and have a Catholic focus on Praise and Worship, your chance is coming in February!
With thanks to our Confirmation Director, Nancy Feeman,
LIFT Ministries is coming to Saint Camillus in Arlington
on February 23rd from 7-9 pm!
See the poster below for details, or email Confirmation@SaintAgnes.net.
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