A tiny, little glimmer of hope

[John A. Merullo]

This may seem silly but this afternoon I began to feel a bit of hope for
our church.

Today was the 44th Annual Diocesan Choral Festival of the Diocese of
Texas, held at Christ Church Cathedral in Houston. I know there were
people with differring views on certain issues present. There were
people from "liberal" parishes, people from "conservative" parishes. But
it didn't matter. For one day, there were 100 plus choristers from all
of the diocese (including people from Austin, Tyler, Lufkin and
Beaumont, in addition to many Houstonians) united in song, making a
joyful noise. I had attended the service at the end of the festival
before, but this was my first time as a participant.

If the Episcopal Church is "falling apart", you couldn't have been able
to tell from this wonderful day.

John
May just be able to care again.

[Priscilla Ballou]

In article <3F88A32...@ev1.spamless.net>,

That's wonderful, John! I'm glad for you.

Priscilla

[Louis]

"John A. Merullo" <rockh...@ev1.spamless.net> wrote in message
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Music is the universal language which transcends political or dogmatic
boundaries. If singing and listening to music was all religion was about it
would be great.
Note: I get the same feeling in a secular setting, listening to secular
music. Sometimes I think art is a superior path to God (as opposed to
religion).

L
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[Matthew Weber]

Louis wrote:

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> Music is the universal language which transcends political or dogmatic
> boundaries.

No, it's not. It is a wonderful thing, though.

--
Matthew Weber
Curatorial Assistant
Music Library
University of California, Berkeley

As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.
Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them.
The Holy Bible (The Old Testament): _The Book of Psalms_ 127:4-5

[Louis]

Thanks for the dogma.

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