Rosana, born in Congo, has been playing the drums since she was a child. Do angels play drums? Why not! Symbolically they do! The sound of the drums can translate Rosana’ feelings and her people’s culture through rhythm, dance, rituals and liturgy. She plays the drums at masses in her community. Her heart beats together with the beauty of the music, the colours, the dance, the daily life of her people, the thanksgiving to God.
Palumu, from Papua New Guinea, dances! Oh how angels dance! The rhythm of his dance embraces the movement of his people. To dance is to celebrate life and freedom. To dance is to express dreams. Dance unites and touches those who participate. Dance for God. Dance to freedom.
Diego is from Peru! The flute in his hands resonates as a ritual of both pain and hope for his people. The music speaks of the right to land, the beauty of nature, the joy of the people who celebrate their faith with young children, youth and adults.
Philip, a native from Canada, always has a camera in his hands. He records. He edits. He films. He scripts… a guardian angel of moments of hope for his neighbourhood friends, for the poor, for the weak. Their dreams are given image and colour. Their voices are now heard.
Violin! Percussion! Flute! Dance! Images!
For today’s herald angels play and dance and sing: “Glory to the newborn King!”
