"Sword-Pierced"

This song was inspired by and written in honor of Our Lady of Sorrows, who is also the Cause of Our Joy.  The general movement of the song is a journey from sorrow to joy.  The track may be difficult to listen to in the beginning.  It grabs your ear by a simple curiosity: the song is unpredictable.  The sound is eerie but beautiful with a continual flow of musical tension and resolution.  

The title becomes apparent in the beginning with the voice of Archbishop Fulton Sheen.  He introduces "the sword" and helps to set the scene at the foot of the Cross to the climax of the song.  As the song progresses, it becomes more and more familiar with modern music style, but still contains some artistic surprises.  It concludes with a hip-hop "explanation" of the purpose and meaning of the whole track.  Be with Christ during His Passion this week. Stand with Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows, who is also the Cause of Our Joy, and allow yourself to gaze upon Love Himself.

"Sword-Pierced"

written, recorded and arranged by

Rev. Mr. Rich Mastrogiacomo & 

Mr. Benjamin Ross

(SORROW)

Archbishop Sheen:

And now comes the sword

Mary was waiting for it to fall

And She sees a centurion come with a lance

This solider takes this lance

And he plunges into the side of Christ

(CLIMAX)

Ben and Rich:

This is where you let go

Joy will come from sorrow

(SONG SHIFT - JOY)

Ben:

Ave Maria gratia plena 

Dominus tecum benedicta tu

Rich:

We're at the foot of the Cross 

picture the scene if you dare

The Mother of humanity 

is certainly standing there

The price of redemption she'll share

The pain She will bear

She kisses the blood as it drips on Her hair

This Lady was able to stand 

and endure without fear

The prophecy of Simeon, 

She accepted the spear - no fear

It was clear that what awaited was heaven

And yea Her suffering was perfect, 

yea Her sorrows were seven

And She looks up at Her Son

What else could She do?

She hears in Her heart,

 "Look ma I make all things new"

Pain She's embracing

While it is sin He's erasing

Heart is pacing and racing

Joy is so close you can taste it let's face it

So this is the Mother and Queen

Given to you and me

Fiat - let it be

Joy and sorrow dichotomy, you see?

This is the woman given to all humanity

Cause She's the one that we love

She's the Ave Maria!

Ben:

Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus tecum benedicta tu