“Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord,” says the Book of the Prophet Jeremiah for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Today’s Gospel includes the Beatitudes—Jesus’s call to all who suffer misfortune. The message in the liturgy is echoed in today’s music, drawing from three sections within the Gather hymnal: Petition, the Reign of God, and Trust.
The service opens with hymn #663 “Lord of All Hopefulness,” celebrating God’s presence with us throughout the day. The Ordinary parts of the Mass can be found in the Misa Santa Fe (copies available on the bookcase in the rear of the church and on the two music stands at the front), starting with the Glory to God. Jeremiah’s message is repeated in today’s Psalm “Blessed are They Who Hope in the Lord” (#1109), while the Preparation hymn, “Be Not Afraid” (#683), comforts us and tells us to place our trust in God’s presence in adversity. The verses draw from the Gospel of St. Luke and from Isaiah. The Communion hymn, “Blest Are They” (#735), echoes today’s Gospel, and in the closing hymn, #685 “How Can I Keep From Singing,” we go forth to start our week singing, “Through all the tumult and the strife we hear that music” of God’s creation.
The choir rehearses every Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., and new members are always welcome. In addition, Ron Fabry, OLM Music Director, generally keeps office hours (lower level at the base of the stairs) on Tuesday afternoons. He can be reached at refjr1960@gmail.com.