http://youtu.be/uqrp_cdRv4w “Something So,” Atmosphere, The Family Sign, Rhymesayers Gospel Reflection: As John the Baptist comes to prepare the way for Jesus, he lets those who follow him know that he is not the Messiah but simply a person like they are. As followers of Jesus, we may struggle with fears of our human imperfection. But […]
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“Sing,” My Chemical Romance, Sing – The Deluxe Single, Reprise Records Gospel Reflection: In this Sunday’s gospel Jesus reveals that we will find him when we care for those in need, the ones he calls “the least of these.” He challenges us to live out our faith through helping others. “Sing” encourages us to use
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“Save the World,” Swedish House Mafia, Save the World, EMI Records Gospel Reflection: Sunday’s gospel challenges us to use our gifts and talents. Our gifts are not just for our own good but should enrich our communities. “Save the World” is a song about celebrating these gifts in community. Key Lines: Turn up the love
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http://youtu.be/Jc_UIUW38ak “Sandcastles,” Kate Voegele, Gravity Happens, Communikate, Inc. Gospel Reflection: Sunday’s gospel shows us the wisdom of being prepared not only for the return of Jesus but for our day-to-day responsibilities as well. “Sandcastles” is a song about the struggle to make wise choices for one’s life. Key Lines: I got these wornout red boots
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“Dixon’s Girl,” Dessa, A Badly Broken Code, Doomtree Gospel Reflection: Jesus teaches that God’s most basic laws are laws of love. In our lives we often encounter people and situations that call us to be instruments of God’s love. In “Dixon’s Girl,” hip-hop artist Dessa encounters such a situation and expresses her care for and
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“Firework,” Katy Perry, Teenage Dream, Capitol Records Jesus says in this Sunday’s gospel those who yield a rich harvest will receive the kingdom of God. Jesus reminds us that the people given the kingdom may not be who we expect, but instead those the world rejects. “Firework” is a song about letting your true self
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Key Lines: Sometimes I lay/Under the moon/And thank God I’m breathing/Then I pray/Don’t take me soon/’Cause I am here for a reason/Sometimes in my tears I drown/But I never let it get me down/So when negativity surrounds/I know some day it’ll all turn around/Because all my life I’ve been waiting for/I’ve been praying for/For the
Key Lines: Come and release me sender/Come and release me/I will go/It’s the part I need to show/Come and release me silence/Come and release me so I’ll know/When it’s time to let it go/I want to know/Where the deeper parts of life will grow/I want to see/Where’s the deeper part of love in me/Where’s the
Key Lines: I’m starting with the man in the mirror/I’m asking him to change his ways/And no message could have been any clearer/If you wanna make the world a better place/Take a look at yourself and then make a change, yey Questions: What is one small way you want to make your school, neighborhood, or
http://youtu.be/JI-o25K6B-E Key Lines: And the tears come streaming down your face/When you lose something you can’t replace/When you love someone but it goes to waste/Could it be worse?/Lights will guide you home/QAnd ignite your bones/And I will try to fix you Questions: What does Jesus as good shepherd mean to you? Think of a time