A Musical Lift

It's Sunday night, and my family is asleep. I am so tired on Sundays, but often have trouble winding down on Sunday nights. So the glow of my computer often keeps me company until I force myself to go to bed.

I am listening to my new iTunes playlist, which consists of every version of "God of This City" that I could find (four versions, to be exact). Al Walsh and the Nativity band were practicing this song today in between Masses; it will be debuted at Nativity next week during the new Forecast series. I heard it for the first time today, and came home to supplement my music library with this song. However, my playlist needs Al and the Band's version. Because it's the best. Just wait to you hear it during Mass. You will be blown away.

Nativity is very blessed to have the deep talent and authentic voices of the Band as a part of our worship. Hearing them practice today rejuvenated me before noon Mass, when the caffeine was wearing off and the yawn domino effect was setting in. They don't just pump up the congregation and lead worship in musical form during Mass. They keep me going during the marathon that is Sunday. It's a long day for the staff, and for some, it's a 12 or more hour event, on the heels of Saturday events and Mass. It helps us keep serving when we can enjoy their music during Mass, and continue leaning on that worship experience after the music stops.

I'm not one for gushing. But I must say, many thanks, Al, Chris, Andrew and the rest of the Nativity Band. You guys are a real gift.