Entering the Joy:
Easter Entrance Antiphon Series.
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Entrance
Antiphon:
“Let my mouth be filled with your praise, that I may sing aloud; my lips
shall shout for joy, when I sing to you, alleluia.”
(cf. Psalm 71:8, 23)
A
Mouth Filled with Praise
This
antiphon is a heartfelt prayer:
“Let
my mouth be filled with your praise…”
It
is a plea for our words to be soaked with gratitude and reverence. In the
context of the joy of Eastertide. It reminds us that our lips should echo the
joy of the Resurrection.
The
psalmist continues: “my lips shall shout for joy…” This is not mere
happiness; it's a profound jubilation rooted in the triumph over death. It's an
invitation to let our voices reflect the victory and hope that Easter brings.
Many
people think that they cannot sing and that they are tone deaf. This is true
for 4%of the population. For the other 96%, many people carry hurt memories of
what people said when they sang. Having a background in music and having taught for over 50 years, I can confidently
say that many people can sing, they just need to be taught and receive healing
for past memories.
If
you are one of these people who think you cannot sing, then joyfully hum.
There is a good trick to humming- do not press your lips tightly
together and better still, to feel the vibration of the humming, just start to
hum with lips closed and then slightly open the mouth. You will find that with
the mouth slightly open, that vibration is likely to occur.
Spirituality
in Action
How
can I carry this antiphon into my day?
- Begin
with praise: Start
your day by vocalizing gratitude, setting a tone of joy.
- Mindful
speech: Let your
conversations be uplifting, reflecting the joy of the Resurrection.
- Sing
aloud: Whether in
private or with others, let your voice be an instrument of praise.
- Vibrate with Humming: Feel the vibration of Easter joy as you hum your favourite hymn
Short
Prayer
Lord
of Life,
Fill my mouth with your praise.
Let my words and songs today be a testament to your Resurrection.
May my lips shout for joy, and my heart be ever grateful.
Amen.
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