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The Prayer of Music
One of my favorite activities during my seven years as youth minister at St. Ann Parish in Phoenixville, PA, was “Music Night.” It was a night when, one by one, the kids would let everyone know their favorite song at that particular time in their lives. We would then listen to the music together as a group. The purpose had multiple levels to it. “Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.” -Plato At first glance, it was a chance to listen to the song’s lyrics acutely and decide whether the…