Can you believe we're already almost finished with July? Where has this summer gone?!
I've been making the most of every minute, and admittedly haven't been reading or writing a ton in the midst of turning pages in the 'ol summer calendar. I'm definitely going through a time in my life when I need to be alone, particularly mentally, which means I'm not seriously focused on organizing my feelings and sharing them with the world at large. So apologies, lovelies, if I have been a bit stingy with my thoughts as of late! 'Tis the season for light-hearted fun with friends!
And on that note, I found this gem on cnn.com- Top 10 most memorable movie dance scenes. Spent a good half hour re-watching these in bed before mass this morning:
http://www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/Movies/07/15/movie.dance.scenes.is/index.html?hpt=Sbin
Speaking of mass, my little downtown DC Catholic church has recruited some serious music talent in the recent past. I have discovered this little church only in the past two years or so, and quickly made the switch from the lovely yet large St. Matthews Cathedral (where JFK was laid to rest). My new church is quaint and very southern, with a really diverse crowd and some nice gospel hymn choices sprinkled throughout the traditional stuff (which I also love). Unfortunately the gorgeous wood-stained sanctuary isn't air-conditioned, so during the months of July and August, mass is held in the auditorium. But even in the not-so-ideal settings of the Catholic school auditorium, we were all in silent tears this morning when this uber talented black man sang an acapella version of "This Little Light of Mine." It was astonishing. I'm talking broadway talent level. And for those of you who don't know, Catholics do NOT get up and clap for anything during mass. But this man got a standing ovation and the priest had to kindly ask us to sit down after a good two minutes of applause. When we shared the sign of peace, none of us could stop moving down the rows and warmly greeting each other, with a shared understanding like we'd all just witnessed something divine. This was an almost exact replica of my experience one month ago (which was only sweetened by the fact that we were in the beautiful wooden sanctuary) when a woman who must be a soprano for the Washington National Opera (for reals) blew us all away during communion. It was beyond words.
I love moments that bring us completely into the present.
xo
I love finding a church like that. My favorite priest, Father Tony gave mass last night for the first time in a month (he's been visiting his family in Nigeria) and it was so wonderful to have him back. He has an amazing voice and usually sings during his homilies at some point. He could be an R&B singer, but if a man was ever called to be a priest it is him. So blessed.
ReplyDeletePS. Let's not rush the summer too much, ok? haha!