Charismatic-thing-a-ma-bob

[cmotherofpirl]

Not everybody is called to be a charismatic.

Everyone has their own particular niche.

[jasJis]

LOL. I wouldn't call it performance art. People come and go from the various music groups. For example, the LifeTeen band is mostly young adults who fit in practice and performance when they can. Anybody who can play an instrument or sing well and feels called enough to make a commitment to enough practices is welcomed. The group of instruments and singers varies. It all sounds great. The Viola player is a Junior in HS this year.

I'd love to hear a Harp in a mass though. We usually have somebody to play trumpets at the "full smells and bells" Mass on Christmas and Easter with the Chorale. I have a cousin who plays the trumpet at most family wedding masses. (Definitely not a Lent instument!!)

Just as some people are called to intense signs of worship (charismatic), some people respond to different types of music. For both, there is an appropriate time and context. I think people should be aware of what to expect. If all Masses were Chrismatic, some people might feel that they don't have the Holy Spirit when in fact, they do. But Chrismatic masses are fine on occaision and if generally people know it beforehand.