A Concert for God 

   “For Christians the world is a concert in praise of God.” (Dom Paul DeLatte, “The Spirit of Solesmes”) 

   The whole universe sings in praise to God, we witness it every day.  Many choose to ignore the concert and live as if it were not being sung, but they can’t stop the music.  It goes on and will continue for all eternity.

   The crowds shouted “Hosanna” when Jesus entered Jerusalem.  “Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, ‘Teacher, rebuke your disciples.’  He said in reply, ‘I tell you, if they keep silent, the stones will cry out!’” (Luke 19: 39 – 40).  Just so, when the people refuse to sing praise to our Lord, creation itself takes up the chant.

   More and more people have begun referring to themselves as “nones”, meaning they have no religious faith.  That doesn’t stop the chorus of Christians continually crying out “Hosanna to God in the highest”.  The music continues with even the sun, moon and stars joining the choir.  The birds sing to God, the flowers bloom to produce God’s beauty for all to see.  All of nature responds to His command; all of nature gives Him honor and glory.

   Those who refuse to believe are missing the chance for so much joy and peace.  I pray that they will come to know our Lord and join the eternal concert of praise for God.  I pray that they will hear and see the glory of God in all things, themselves included.  I pray that they too will join in the chorus, “Hosanna to God in the highest and peace to His people on earth.” 

All things speak of Your glory.

All creation sings Your praise.

Open our hearts and minds.

May we join in the concert of praise to You. 

Amen