Cantor's Padded Balcony
A chapel full of synodically trained and training pastors, organists, and teachers is a truly a foretaste of the feast to come. We should all make the training of our youth in music a primary focus in the church. I can’t begin to imagine the sounds of all the hosts of heaven singing the mass in that unending feast. Oh, to be part of that chorus. All things in time, eh?
Jason couldn't have said it better. Every chapel experience I have is positive. Thought, care, and attention to detail is present EVERY daily service. Ultimately they take it seriously. Nothing is impromptu, nothing is left to chance. No stone is left unturned. All is considered, from movements to vestments.
Some might call this rehearsed. Others may call it professionalism. I call it respect. God gives you a liturgy, a space, hymnody, talent in musical performance. Do you go through the motions or use these gifts to the best of your ability?
Come to Fort Wayne for a visit. While you are here, go to the chapel for one service.
In the interim, listen to a service online (albeit low quality):
http://ctsfw.edu/chapel/audio.php
You'll get a taste of what Jason is describing. Could it better? You bet. But relative to the pale facsimile that is prevalent throughout Christendom, the historical liturgical practice is actually refreshing. The kids love it even. The beg to go to chapel daily. Do they need modern revisionist liturgies? Bah! They chant, kneel, pray, sing, the whole thing. And Ethan is only 5.
No more ranting, back to important things like sleep.
