Rehearsal Reflection No. 1

What an amazing night we had! It was an absolute privilege to be in the company of such God-loving, dedicated and EAGER men!

I can tell you that the potential this group has is mighty and powerful . . . not at all because of who we are or what we have done, but because of who He is and all that He has done. I commend each of you for being open to the mission of restoring the sacred. Just as Mary is the window through which we see Jesus, we can be windows others may look through too. People are starving for the sacred, and what greater calling can any of us have than to point them to it? Let us strive to be like Mary, always pointing to her Son.

Remembering that God called each of us to this noble cause, be mindful that He does not always call the equipped, but He is FAITHFUL to equip the called. Singing brings peace and is therefore a prayer for ALL people - both those who sing and those who listen. It is the sacred transendence we concern ourselves with, not some sort of banal cacaphony. Let our song be as incense rising to heaven.

We will be getting down to nuts and bolts in the weeks to come. Please pray for continued openness and patience for all as we move forward.

St. Cecilia, Ora Pro Nobis

--Whenever you begin to undertake any good work, beg God with most earnest prayer to bring it to completion. –St. Benedict