Musical Resources • 19th Sunday after Pentecost
“Let Thy healing power, O Lord, in mercy deliver us from our waywardness…”
“If we do not love those whom we see, how can we love God, Whom we do not see?” Bishop Fulton J. Sheen
A theorist, organist, and conductor, Jeff Ostrowski holds his B.M. in Music Theory from the University of Kansas (2004), and did graduate work in Musicology. He serves as choirmaster for the new FSSP parish in Los Angeles, where he resides with his wife and children.—Read full biography (with photographs).
“Let Thy healing power, O Lord, in mercy deliver us from our waywardness…”
“Let the operation of Thy mercy, we beseech Thee O Lord, direct our hearts…”
The word “Thy” is used in the Lord’s Prayer at every Mass, yet nobody struggles to understand it.
Vatican II spoke of “useless repetitions” in the liturgy, and said these should be examined…
“We implore Thy majesty, O Lord, that the holy mysteries we are celebrating may free us of past sins and save us from future sins.”
“Let Thy grace, we beseech Thee, O Lord … make us to be continually zealous in doing good works.”
This short clip from “It’s a Wonderful Life” helps us understand…
“Let Thy continual pity, O Lord, cleanse and fortify Thy Church…”
Fr. Valentine used to say: “You can play 100 notes right, and miss just one—and people will criticize you for that wrong one!”
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