Sunday, November 9, 2008

Beauty and Hope While in Darkness: Andy Plays Mozart

One of my favorite scenes from Shawshank Redemption where Andy (Tim Robbins) decides to bless the prisoners with the beauty of Mozart's music.

Hope ... hope is essential.

In the end, life is not about accumulation. It is much more than success. To be truly alive is to be transformed from within, open to the energy of God’s love. In accepting the power of the Holy Spirit you too can transform your families, communities and nations. Set free the gifts! Let wisdom, courage, awe and reverence be the marks of greatness! –Benedict XVI - Homily for Vigil of Closing Mass - World Youth Day 2008


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