Now Sing We

 

Singing these days seems scandalous.   How can we sing at a time like this?  

 

But pause here with us…and ask: 

 

What animated Mary to sing?  And Zechariah, the Shepherds, Simeon? These were people that endured hardship during oppressive years.  And what made their songs echo through time to touch heavy hearts in every generation, each song developing its own storied tradition?

 

Pause here with us…and ask: Why did they sing?  And, with their help, might I join the song? 

 

November 28: Mary’s Song: Magnificat 

December 5: Zechariah’s Song: Benedictus

December 12: Angels’ Song to the Shepherds: Gloria in Excelsis Deo

December 19: Simeon’s Song: Nunc Dimittis