"'Summertime,' the classic opening ballade from George Gershwin's masterpiece, Porgy and Bess, is one of my favorite songs from the first half of the 20th century. Made popular in part by the 'First Lady of Song,' Ella Fitzgerald,
in her iconic duet with Louis Armstrong, 'Summertime' is an earthy
reflection on the hot Charleston summer. Clara, a young mother, sings to
her baby in an attempt to lull him to sleep in the evening twilight.
And through the emotive text, Clara sings the beauty of God through her
expressive choral tableau. Let's take a short stroll through the simple,
yet beautiful lyrics of this evocative aria and reflect on how God
reveals himself to us as we ourselves enjoy these dog days of summer."
In a recent commentary, Brother Louis Bethea, O.P., reflected on God's desire is to be with each one of us in heaven for all eternity.
To access Br. Linus' complete reflection, please visit:
Dominicana: Summertime (15 JUL 20)
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