For years, she has been the voice of the pilgrimage, leading the music during Youth Alive masses at Lowe House in St. Helens and youth masses and services in Lourdes. She and her guitar are the linchpin of some thirty musicians and singers, who help to channel the Spirit through song, and elevate our worship.
Aileen seemed to think that Coach 4 are proficient in doing this. Historically, we are one of the most vocal groups on the pilgrimage, both during mass and while having a drink in the evening.
Considering the importance of music to the Coach 4 experience - and to give the newbies a little tuition - this blog is dedicated to some of the tracks that have defined the last five-or-so years in Lourdes. Some are chorussed in the pews; others are belted in the bars at night. But all of these songs will become the soundtrack to your week. They'll probably stay with you for the rest of your life.
Erasure - A Little Respect
Gets the night off to a lively start. Our version involves fewer synths.
Matt Redman - Blessed Be Your Name
One of the praise and worship anthems of a few years ago that lives long in the memory. You'll hear this in one of our coach masses during the week - probably held on the play area in Bartres.
The Dubliners/Father Sean - Wild Rover
Famously sung by our coach chaplain (and any other staff member who can be coerced), this is an absolute classic. I still don't know all the lyrics.
Sends a shiver down the spine during every communion. The most requested hymn in the Archdiocese by far, and for good reason. It's a seven minute epic comparable to Stairway to Heaven.
Robbie Williams - Angels
Coach 4's anthem. Get your voices ready.
Matt Redman - 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)
The Redman strikes again. This track took everyone by surprise last year. It wasn't played by the band, but was played through the speakers during mass. It seemed to resonate with everyone, and helped them to reflect on an amazing week. It holds particular significance for Coach 4 because it was played during the service in which two of our members - Kate and James - were confirmed.
Sunday 27th February: Penance
Over one thousand people were present at the ecstasy. Bernadette prayed, kissed the ground and moved on her knees as a sign of penance. She was then taken to the house of Judge Ribes who threatened to put her in prison.
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