Few things will get people to open their minds to God than an experience of true beauty

How One Parish Draws People to God - Through Beauty

BY JENNIFER FULWILER

• This weekend I had the pleasure of attending a performance of Mozart's Requiem, performed at our church, St. William in central Texas, as part of the parish's ongoing sacred music series.
• The event featured an orchestra, a choir of more than 50 people (including two of our parish priests!), four internationally-known soloists, and it was conducted by our own music director, Dr. Gerardo Ramos (you can view a PDF of the concert program here). 
• Also, it was not for parishioners or other Catholics only: It was specifically noted in the advertisements that all were welcome to attend.
• As the concert began, and this stirring music filled the nave, it felt like something important was happening. 
• It felt like this church was giving the world something that it had almost lost, and desperately needs.

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