In a remarkable coincidence, the Gospel reading for this day was Jesus and the Moneychangers (Mark 11). A very challenging piece to learn and sing. And very sticky; I can't get it out of my mind.
Text: As the feast approached, then Jesus went up and entered into Jerusalem and into the temple. And found in the temple those that sold there sheep and doves, and found there the changers of money sitting. And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple. And to them that sold doves, he said, "Take these things hence. Make ye not my father's house a house of merchandise." And he said unto them, "is it not written, my house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer. What have ye made it? A den of robbers. A den of robbers!" When the scribes and chief priests heard him, they did fear him. Then did they seek to destroy him. They feared him. For that all the people were attentive to hear him.
Prayer (Text by Mother Teresa of Calcutta) - Rene Clausen
Text: Help me spread your fragrance wherever I go. Flood my soul with your spirit and life. Penetrate and possess my whole being so utterly, that my life may be only a radiance of Yours. Shine through me and be so in me that every soul I know will feel Your presence in my soul. Let them look up and see no longer me, but only You. Amen.
The Long and Winding Road/Yesterday/When I'm Sixty Four - The Beatles
If you listen carefully, you'll hear one of my offspring whispering "How many songs are left?" at the beginning of this set.
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And if anyone's interested, there are several more pieces on the larger recording.
Haha! i just now checked these out - thanks for posting! (of course, as i should be packing, procrastination has taken a horrible hold on me)
Also, i agree on the "stick-ness" of the Kodaly. I could NOT stop singing that for the life of me for at least a week after! (It would even annoy me in the middle of the night while trying to sleep!)
Carissa,
Hehe. It kept me awake too. Now go pack! :)
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