Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you had something important to express, but couldn’t find the words? You felt the urgency of the moment—the timing was there, but the words eluded you!
Moments like these are perfect occasions to dig deeper.
The Church gives us a vast treasure house of Sacred Scripture and Tradition woven together by the Holy Spirit. Each generation embarking on this “treasure hunt” leaves behind a musical thumbprint: A song, a hymn, a chant. A line here; a melody there.
What a gift!
When I find myself speechless before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament or when I’m praying at home and my heart is overflowing with praise, I reach into the treasure chest and pull out a song, hymn, or spiritual song. I tend to reach for the ones that speak directly of or directly to God—lyrics that magnify the character of God when I’m struggling to trust, or words that amplify his holiness making me long to be more like Jesus.
Your turn:
What do you reach for?
What songs or hymns help you express what your heart longs to say?
My current favorites are linked below—some ancient, some new!
Please comment and share the title(s) of your favorite Psalm, hymn, or spiritual song!