From the King Street Chronicle: Humans of Sacred Heart - Maeve Gallary '28

Humans of  Sacred Heart-Maeve Gallary ’28
Compiled by by Gianna Rodrigues ’27, News Editor

How does cantoring help create a reflective mood during the Ash Wednesday Liturgy? 
“Taking the role as a cantor for our Ash Wednesday Liturgy allows me to engage more deeply with what God teaches through the hymns.  The songs during Lent are simple, creating space for reflection on the […] season and Easter.  Spending time practicing and cantoring at the Liturgy provides me with a constant period of reflection that I can benefit from and share with others.”

How does cantoring feel different depending on the kind of liturgy or season?
“Depending on the season, the atmosphere and tone of the songs change.  During Lent, the songs are much slower and allow for reflection and humility.  During liturgy, embodying the different moods of the songs is necessary for creating the correct atmosphere and feels spiritually different every time.  I find it beautiful that the songs we sing during liturgy reflect the mood of the season and create an appropriate atmosphere.”

What do you enjoy most about being a cantor during liturgy?
“I enjoy spreading God’s word and love through song the most.  I believe that music can have a spiritual impact on individuals, that readings sometimes do not have.  I love being able to be a part of that impact and bring joy and God’s presence to our school community.”

The King Street Chronicle thanks sophomore Maeve Gallary ’28 for her contributions to “Humans of Sacred Heart.”

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