In a moment of pure musical grace, the congregation was drawn into deep reflection as the warm, resonant tones of a nylon-string guitar filled the sanctuary. Our guest musician, Maria Olava, a very strong finger picking guitarist, offered a performance before the Children's Sermon and delivered a gentle rendition of Ábrete Corazón by Rosa Glove that was profoundly moving.
Each note was played with intention, every phrase imbued with an emotional depth. The delicate arpeggios and fluid transitions created a mesmerizing soundscape, inviting all who listened into a space of prayerful contemplation. It was more than music—it was worship in its purest form, a heartfelt offering to the divine.
As the melody unfolded, one could sense the spirit of devotion flowing through the strings, reaching everyone present. The balance of precision and passion made it clear: Olava is not just a musician but a vessel for something greater. Creator was blessed to witness such artistry, and the echoes of that performance will linger in our hearts.
In today's parable, The Good Samaritan, a lawyer answers his own question about eternal life by saying "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and
with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind and
your neighbor as yourself.”
Unable to utter the word “Samaritan,” the lawyer could only respond to Jesus' question "Who was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers" by saying “The one who showed him mercy.”. This was completely unlike the music and lyrics of Ábrete Corazón which conjure up, inspire and yield to that love simultaneously.
Open up, heart
Open up, feeling
Open up, understanding
Set reason aside
And let the Sun shine
Hidden within you
Open up, ancient memory
Hidden in the earth in the plants,
in the air
Remember what you learned
Underwater, under fire
Long ago
It's time now, it's now
Open up, heart And remember how love heals
How the spirit cures How the tree blossoms
And life endures
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