Late last week, I was called to play the piano and organ at a funeral Mass. I was perhaps plan B or even plan C, since our parish director of music was on vacation. Because I had the benefit of very capable and effective music teacher, I had no problem preparing and playing the music for this funeral - even though I had to learn two unfamiliar hymns. One of the hymns was a contemporary hymn called "Saints of God" that was for the Commendation near the end of the funeral Mass.
Saints of God, come to his aid!
Hasten to meet him, angels of the Lord!
Receive his soul and present him to God the Most High.
As I was learning this hymn, I could not help but thinking of the possibility and hope that Osama bin Laden's soul somehow made its way to Heaven. Given the choices he made during life, saving bin Laden's soul might require a few extra angels. However, nothing is impossible with God!
