Alleluia by Leonard Cohen a powerful prayer
The song alleluia by Leonard Cohen is very touching. Today, someone pointed out a video on you-tube for me to see, of a young man singing this song from the balcony of his apartment. He was singing to uplift the spirits of his neighbors. I was deeply touched by the act of kindness, but also the power of the song.
Probably for the first time in my life, when seeing something on the internet, or reading about it in the newspapers, I am finding myself not as a spectator, but as one united to all of the world because we are in this together. It is not happening to others, but to us, to me.
To me this song is a true and powerful prayer, and it caused tears to flow. At the kindness of the young man, but also for all those who cheered him, and I believe he brought some peace to many.
My soul seems fearful, and at the same time enclosed in God's embrace, as if calm is being imparted to me. I pray that all have this calm, which is a true grace of God.
It is true, life turns on a dime. This turning has happened to 9,000 men and women in Italy, who just a month ago were alive, healthy and enjoying life. However, God's love, and our trust in Him will never fail.......God is always yes.--Br.MD
