If Singing Is Praying Twice… What Are You Really Praying?

2025-12-15

In this Sunday’s homily, we’re reminded of a powerful and often forgotten truth from St. Augustine: singing is praying twice. In a world filled with nonstop music—but very little communal singing—we’re invited to rediscover why God commands us to sing, and why it matters not only that we sing, but what we sing. From Scripture and the lives of the saints to mental health, spiritual warfare, and our Christmas traditions, this homily challenges us to look honestly at the music shaping our hearts and our culture.

In this Sunday’s homily, we’re reminded of a powerful and often forgotten truth from St. Augustine: singing is praying twice.

In a world filled with nonstop music—but very little communal singing—we’re invited to rediscover why God commands us to sing, and why it matters not only that we sing, but what we sing. From Scripture and the lives of the saints to mental health, spiritual warfare, and our Christmas traditions, this homily challenges us to look honestly at the music shaping our hearts and our culture.

What happens to a world that stops singing?

What happens when we sing things that don’t reflect the truth of God, human dignity, and the beauty of the Gospel?

As we prepare for Christmas, this reflection calls us back to joyful, intentional praise—singing that heals, unites, and proclaims the glory of the Lord.

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