We have a funny culture around public personalities in the world of American Christendom. Some people capture the imagination of the press or social media enough to be officially recognized when they die – people like Billy Graham or Charlie Kirk. Other no less (and in some cases more) significant figures are a footnote – people like J.I. Packer or Voddie Baucham, Jr. Some aren’t even acknowledged. Part of this phenomenon is that the evangelical Christian community in America is not as unified as it once was. Part of the phenomenon is the weirdness of social media algorithms. More could be said, but that’s not actually my concern.
I simply want to publicly acknowledge the loss of a sister in Christ that has influenced me. Her name is Moya (or Maire) Brennan. You may know her sister somewhat better, the international bestseller, Enya. Or you may be familiar with the band she was part of with her family, Clannad, a multi-award-winning music group that helped pioneer the new “Celtic” sound. To me, however, she was a musician whose haunting music spoke to my spirit early in my ministry (I still listen to her music), particularly her albums “Perfect Time” and “Whisper to the Wild Water.”
Whether you are a fan of Celtic/Irish music or not, Moya’s music comes from a journey through success, its emptiness, and the dark trappings that often some with it, to finding peace in a meaningful faith in Jesus Christ.
Moya passed away earlier this week (April 13) and is now lifting her amazing voice before the throne of God. I look forward to the day when I get to meet this faithful sister in Christ, in the meantime, I will continue to be blessed by her music in my own journey of faith.
Pursue Christ – He is enough,
Pastor Jeff
PS - Here is a link to her song “Perfect Time”:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YnRzH_wrF8&list=RD-YnRzH_wrF8&start_radio=1