The R.B.D. Song o' the Lord's Day: XV Sunday in O.T.

Matt Maher, "Firelight" from Saints and Sinners (The Last Angry Man)

Commentary: This was never one of my preferred songs from Saints and Sinners 'til I saw & heard Maher perform it at Faith Fest 2018, a few weeks ago. His explanation of the song's origin in the spirituality of St. Teresa of Calcutta [5 September] & the vim of the live performance changed my perspective entirely.

"If anyone remembers my name,
If I'm ever known for anything,
Let it be I ran into the night
Running with a firelight, firelight!

"If anyone remembers my name,
If I'm ever known for anything,
Let it be I ran into the night
Running with a firelight, firelight!

"If anyone remembers my name,
If I'm ever known for anything,
Let it be I ran into the night
Running with a firelight, firelight!

"'Cause I don't wanna stroll the streets of gold
While there's still a soul to love,
Let me run into the night,
Running with a firelight, firelight!
Burning with a firelight, firelight!
Burning with a firelight, firelight!"

In today's Gospel (Mark, 6:7-13), Our Blessed Savior sends His Twelve Apostles out two by two, to preach repentance, to drive out demons, & to anoint with oil & thereby cure the sick. In other words, He sends them running into the night of sin & death with a firelight, burning with a firelight.