“This weekend I had the pleasure of attending a performance of Mozart’s Requiem, performed at our church, St. William in central Texas, as part of the parish's ongoing sacred music series.
“The event featured an orchestra, a choir of more than 50 people (including two of our parish priests!), four internationally-known soloists, and it was conducted by our own music director, Dr. Gerardo Ramos. . . . Also, it was not for parishioners or other Catholics only: It was specifically noted in the advertisements that all were welcome to attend.
“As the concert began, and this stirring music filled the nave, it felt like something important was happening. It felt like this church was giving the world something that it had almost lost, and desperately needs.”
In a recent commentary, writer Jennifer Fulwiler reflected on the role of sacred art in turning people’s attention to God.
To access her complete post, please visit:
Jennifer Fulwiler: How One Parish Draws People to God - Through Beauty (22 OCT 12)
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