“Godspell” was a Broadway musical which opened in 1971 and is a series of parables based mostly on the Gospel of St. Matthew. The first song after the Opening and the Prologue is “Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord,” which is started and led by the character of John the Baptist. It is a representation of St. John baptizing the people in the Jordan River and calling them to repent and prepare. Repentance and preparation are great themes for all of Lent, and especially for this last week before Easter. In the Catholic Church, Lent is a time of Baptism and preparation for Easter. It may be seen as that final period where we sincerely and deeply think about our spiritual lives and get ready to celebrate Christ’s resurrection. Using sports as an analogy, the final week before a big event, be it a marathon or a championship game (think football, American or the rest of the world, baseball, basketball, track, etc.), marks the completion of the intense training. However, that does not mean an end to the training.
Songs with Banjo from Harold Hagler
