That's very inspiring, Jerry. I think I will follow your example and try some prayer too.

As for those who think Catholic churches don't have any good music -
you should be in my church when

we sing "Lord, You have come to the seashore," and the whole,   massive edifice seems to float up to heaven

the family that has had a death wants "On Eagle's Wings" AGAIN

everyone stays for all five verses of Kelvingrove, even though it's the closing song

we do "Lead me Lord," acapella and mucho improvisato, and the people around us laugh and clap
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I could probably think of more such moments, but it's 10:49 pm here, and I'm too tired.

As for the congregation not singing along, fewer and fewer people are singing all the time, not just in church. YOu can see a recent thread all about it, if you want.