What the world needs
now is…..
Those who are old enough, or
eclectic enough to remember the Burt Bacharach tune might be singing “love,
sweet love.” The song has also been used
in the films: Forest Gump, Happy Gilmore
and Austin Powers: International Man of
Mystery.
You’re also probably wondering what
a 1960’spop song has to do with the fourth Sunday of Advent. Good, I’ve got you right where I want you!
This liturgical note focuses on today’s
recessional hymn and last week’s prelude:
“The Whole World is Waiting for Love.”
(#64) The song was written Sr.
Marrianne Misetich SNJM, a member of the Sisters of Providence. Here’s a little background on the Sisters
order:
· *
It was founded in 1843 in Montreal, Canada by
Mother Emilie Gamelin.
· *
In 1852 the first Sisters travel to the American
west from Montreal, but their mission is cut short by lack of preparation and
support. On their way home to Quebec, they stop in Valparaiso, Chile, and
remain to serve orphans and others in need.
· *
In 1856 a second group arrives in Fort
Vancouver, Washington Territory, from Montreal. They open their small home to
orphans and the elderly.
·
*In 2001 the foundress, Mother Emilie Gamelin is
beatified (the step prior to being canonized a saint).
·
*The Sisters have spent over 150 years building
and staffing hospitals in the Pacific Northwest
Reflect on these simple words set
to simple music.
We’re waiting for Jesus like Mary, We’re
waiting for Jesus the Lord.
Come down, Lord Jesus! Come quickly, Lord Jesus!
The whole world is waiting for Love. The whole world is waiting for love.
We’re laying a manger for Mary. A manger for Jesus the Lord……
Come down, Lord Jesus! Come quickly, Lord Jesus!
The whole world is waiting for Love. The whole world is waiting for love.
We’re making it lovely for Mary. So lovely for Jesus the Lord…..
Come down, Lord Jesus! Come quickly, Lord Jesus!
The whole world is waiting for Love. The whole world is waiting for love.
NBC/Comcast’s public service announcements
remind us “We Need a Little Christmas.” I
don’t disagree, but I believe what the world needs now……what the whole world is
waiting for….. is love.
Blest to be waiting with you at
St. Mary’s,
Bruce
P.S.
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