A few years ago, when I first began playing the organ at our local Catholic Church, I had never played for any services other than the Christian Science Society of Eureka Springs. Not only was I a bit reticent because I hadn’t played in quite some time, but there were aspects of Catholicism which I found off-putting, such as their penchant for declaring themselves sinners. As it turns out, this was a perfect opportunity for me to practice non-judgment and to realize more fully what forgiveness truly is. Today, I focus on this institution’s desire to be charitable, to be kind, and to love with a pure heart. As I play for two services a week, I get plenty of practice at seeing them in this light. Their hypnotic rituals are difficult to ignore, so I replace them with readings of my own, discretely hidden with my music at the keyboard. I love the young priest’s homilies and there are many people with whom I’ve developed friendships. During this time of holiday cheer, I am grateful to be providing sweet music in their beautiful church. For local people, midnight mass starts at 4 p.m., with our Christmas music program beginning at 3:30. Join us!
"Thoughts unspoken are not unknown to the divine Mind. Desire is prayer, and no loss can occur from trusting God with our desires, that they may be molded and exalted before they take form in words and in deeds."
Mary Baker Eddy - Science & Health Page 1:1-10
“No call to God can be unheard nor left unanswered. And of this I can be sure; His answer is the one I really want. You Who remember what I really am alone remember what I really want. You speak for God, and so You speak for me. And what You give me comes from God Himself. Your Voice, my Father, then is mine as well, and all I want is what You offer me, in just the form You choose that it be mine. Let me remember all I do not know, and let my voice be still, remembering. But let me not forget Your Love and care, keeping Your promise to Your Son in my awareness always. Let me not forget myself is nothing, but my Self is all.”
A Course in Miracles W-358.1:1-7
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