I’ve often wondered if a priest’s heart sinks when he cues the congregation for the first response of the day and what comes back is nothing more than a murmur.
Tough crowd.
Like a comedian when the laughter to his first punchline is muted. Or a musician when the applause after the first song is half-hearted.
How do you approach the rest of the mass/gig?
I saw it happen in a church recently and I learned two things – one from the priest and one from speaking to a member of the congregation afterwards.
1. A true pro will deliver his/her best no matter what response they receive.
2. A muted response doesn’t necessarily mean those there aren’t appreciating what you are doing.
Carry on regardless.
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