echoes of joy

As for man, his days are like grass;
he flourishes like a flower of the field;
for the wind passes over it, and it is gone,
and its place knows it no more.

I love these words from the Hebrew Psalter. They express an ancient and uniquely human concern, one that grows with age—legacy. We all want our lives to count for something, and no one wants to be forgotten. Many of the folks I know have chosen to invest in the mission of SDG. What will that count for when “the wind passes over it”? Consider the ripple effects of this year alone:

“…one of the most exquisitely beautiful pieces I have heard in a long time…I felt absolutely transported into the very presence of God…It made me not want to even take a breath so as not to interrupt the sacredness of the moment.”

“I left the concert with a blessed feeling…music and words were so rich.”

“…today I can tell you with all security, that my life is different after the B minor Mass…”

“I have no words to express my happiness. I really felt God’s presence in every instrument, every voice, every movement of the hands of the conductor.”

I received an email from an arts organization last week encouraging me to “give the gift of music.” Indeed music is a great gift, one that leaves a lasting imprint on the soul. This is why the work of SDG matters immensely, even in our troubled 21st century world. SDG enriches lives through the most sublime and viscerally moving music imaginable, and as that music lives on it gives echo to the Psalmist’s cry:

But the steadfast love of the LORD
is from everlasting to everlasting…

What you do in the next 60 seconds can matter 60 years from now. As we approach the year’s end, I invite you to multiply the blessings of sacred music through giving to SDG. You can donate online, by mail or by phone at 630-984-4300. We count on you to help us bring joy to a listening world. It’s that simple.

Thank you for your support!

December 23, 2009 | Filed Under SDG general | Leave a Comment