School Of The Eucharist
Fr. Stan Fortuna Lyrics

at this school when i sit
When I participate in the school of the Eucharist

even just a little bit
Even if I only spend a short time

i get hit with the power
I am overwhelmed by the strength

that made the veil in the temple split
That caused a division in the sacred space

when i submit
When I humble myself

fall on the floor and adore
Prostrate myself in worship

can't get enough
Always wanting more

got to come back for sa-more
I desire to return for even greater spiritual nourishment

every prostitute and sinner
Every person engaged in immoral behavior

every fool and hypocrite
Every person acting foolishly or insincerely

can benefit in this school
Can receive advantages from participating in this spiritual learning

repent and commit
Turn away from sin and fully dedicate oneself

as the incense rises up
When the fragrant smoke ascends

in adoration of the throne
To show reverence to the divine presence

somethin happens
A transformation occurs

to my wounded heart
Relief and healing is brought to my emotionally hurt soul

from all the love revealed and shown
From the display of love that is made evident

bright light Shekina
Radiant divine presence

comes to my aid to assist
Brings help and support

to change and sustain
To transform and uphold

the way i think and exist
My thought patterns and entire being

to feel the bliss because my name
To experience the true joy because

is in the book of life's list
My name is recorded in the book of eternal salvation

that's what happens when you sit
This is the result when one participates

in the school of the Eucharist
In the educational experience centered around the Eucharist

be fertile and multiply
Procreate and reproduce

progenerate procreate
Generate offspring

yet we frustrate the divine plan
However, we hinder the intended divine purpose

it will only illustrate the disaster
It will only highlight the calamity

of bein consumed
Of being consumed

by consumer culture
By the materialistic society

recover sanctity
Regain holiness

when spouses copulate
When married couples engage in sexual intercourse

this is somethin that the culture can facilitate
This is something that the society can enable

instead they want to make big money so they desecrate
Instead, they prioritize making profits and disrespect the sacred

they press audiovisual triple x
They promote explicit and pornographic content

vulgarity and violence
Indecency and aggression

they dominate
They exert control

that's what they celebrate
That is what they applaud

thug wannabe's or actuals
Individuals imitating or genuinely involved in criminal behavior

that's what they emulate
That is what they imitate

and they mutilate each other
And they harm and damage one another

bad feelins like nas missin his mother
Negative emotions, like Nas missing his mother

dre's brother biggie and 2 pac
Referring to the deaths of Eazy-E, The Notorious B.I.G., and Tupac Shakur

bonds stocks and glocks
Referring to financial investments and firearms

need new buildin blocks
Require alternative foundations

penitentiary and terror cells
Imprisonment and terrorist organizations

the whole wide world
The entire global society

is under those locks
Is trapped by those restrictions

incarcerate and conversate
Imprison and engage in conversations

with a cultural inmate
With a person trapped by the societal norms

the new prison no vision
The modern confinement lacks foresight

don't got the inner strength to tolerate
Lacks the internal resilience to endure

the pains we feelin
The suffering we are experiencing

unless you eat the flesh and drink the blood you got no life within you
Unless you participate in the Eucharistic communion, you lack spiritual vitality

that means you dead
That signifies spiritual death

don't matter the size of your venue
It doesn't matter the scale of your accomplishments

or how many records you sell
Or the number of records you manage to sell

gehenna forces burnin
Destructive and hellish influences are consuming

in this cultural hell
In this societal state of suffering

bond with your homies
Form deep connections with your friends

with a mad rodman-iverson-type of tattoo
With an intense and dedicated symbol of loyalty

this battle still commin straight at you
This ongoing struggle is directly confronting you

don't matter the size of your iq
It doesn't matter the level of your intelligence

ain't no human mind that can
There is no human intellect that can

mastermind the breakthrough
Fully comprehend the groundbreaking revelation

give-me give-me takin greedy takin
Desire and greed lead to constant taking

not receivin deadly fruit of not believin
Refusing to receive the deadly consequences of disbelief

it's a hard teachin John 6: 66
It is a challenging teaching from the Gospel of John, chapter 6, verse 66

some were badly shaken
Some individuals were deeply disturbed

it's time to stop fakin before we be rudely awakened
It is necessary to cease pretending before we are forcefully awakened

deadly cultural wound
Dangerous affliction in society

who can stop the bleedin
Who can halt the damaging consequences

with every beat of its heart
With each pulsation of its existence

the culture is fallin apart
The society is deteriorating

cultural remedy must pass through Gethsemane
The solution to societal problems requires a transformative experience akin to Jesus' ordeal in the Garden of Gethsemane

all intellectual tryin
All intellectual endeavors

without dyin to self
Without surrendering one's own desires and ego

perpetuates the attitude
Continues the mindset

"i'll do it myself"
"I can handle it on my own"

militant fanatics
Aggressive extremists

with bodacious martyrdom
With a bold pursuit of martyrdom

suicide bombers
Individuals who engage in suicide attacks

we can't stop ‘em we part of ‘em
We cannot prevent them because we are also contributing to the problem

it's all over broadcast on tv
It is widely televised

cnn radio am and fm
Covered by multiple news outlets

what a way to start
What a manner in which to commence

the new millennium
The current era

homeland security?
Is there true security within the nation?

not without a renewed sense of purity
Not without a revitalized commitment to righteousness

we got a big multicultural
We possess a diverse

international problem
problem that spans across nations

everybody claims
Everyone asserts

a piece of father Abraham
A connection to the heritage of Abraham

deadly disputes
Lethal conflicts

over the Promised Land
Concerning the land that was promised by God

o little town of Bethlehem
Reference to the religious significance of Bethlehem

it's perpetual - need more adoration 24/7
It is never-ending - requiring constant worship

destination heaven
The ultimate goal is to reach heaven

illumines September eleven
Brings light to the events of September 11th

it's the Lord blessin
It is a divine blessing

yeah 50 you lyrically inclined
Addressing the rapper 50 Cent and his lyrical abilities

get with it bro
Become aware and knowledgeable

you do got to shine and you can
You indeed have the potential to excel

if God is really the seamstress
If God is truly the creator and designer

that taylor fitted your pain
Who tailored your pain to fit your life's experiences

don't be another statistic
Do not become another negative example

you patiently waited for your fame
You have waited patiently for your success

don't forget you got scriptures
Do not overlook the sacred texts

in your brain
Within your mind and memory

then spit at the cultural nitwit
Rebuke the foolish person influenced by society

get with it and live it you ain't bitter and you ain't a quitter
Understand and embrace it, refusing to become resentful or give up

here's a dollar's worth of wisdom don't be fooled by the glitter
Receive this valuable piece of advice: do not be deceived by superficial attractions

even coach jackson can't deal
Even a skilled coach like Phil Jackson cannot handle

with this kinda action
With this type of situation

like he tried with l.a. ego bustin zen
Similar to his attempt with the Los Angeles Lakers' ego-driven players and Zen philosophy

made those prima donnas champions
Transformed those egotistical individuals into successful champions

even madonna with her yogi guru
Even Madonna, alongside her yogi guru

remember the old school
Recall the past times

eatin pork rinds and yoohoo?
Consuming pork rinds and Yoohoo beverages?

every now and then
Occasionally

tryin to bust out of those chains
Attempting to break free from those constraints

sometimes you think they gone
Sometimes you believe they have disappeared

and even friends try to do you
And even friends attempt to harm you

there's a cultural demonic possession
There is a pervasive evil influence within the society

we ain't learnin our lesson
We are not comprehending our mistakes

when will it end?
When will it cease?

wasn't biggie 2 pac's friend?
Wasn't The Notorious B.I.G. friends with Tupac Shakur?

east coast west coast
Referring to the rivalry between the East Coast and West Coast hip-hop scenes

this greed-infested rivalry
This rivalry characterized by excessive greed

is a dead end
Leads to a hopeless outcome

it's time to stop fakin
It is time to cease pretending

before we all be rudely awakened
Prior to experiencing a harsh wake-up call

nas God's son cd
Referring to Nas' album "God's Son"

so hard to see confusion
Difficult to perceive the state of being confused

even got a good song to the youth
Even composed a positive song for the younger generation

no curses in the verses miracle
Without any curses, a miraculous offering

i knew he could do in a couple tracks later he's back offendin
I believed he could create something inspiring, but then he returned to controversial content

what's up what that?
What happened, what is the reason for that?

is he pretendin?
Is he pretending?

or does he really care
Or does he genuinely care

about the mixed message he sendin?
About the conflicting message he is delivering?

hookin up with white boy
Collaborating with a white artist

producin you
Producing your tracks

seducin you to speculate about
Influencing you to engage in speculation about

what if the Virgin Mary
Considering the hypothetical scenario where the Virgin Mary

had an abortion
Had terminated her pregnancy

yo proceed with caution
Exercise caution when approaching this topic

you messin
You are involving yourself

with the Mother of the real God's Son
Regarding the Mother of Jesus, who is the true Son of God

keep walkin that road son
Continue along that path

and your chances of salvation
And your opportunities for redemption

could dwindle down to none
Could diminish until there is nothing left

whose gonna take the lead
Who will step forward and assume leadership

and deliver the fatal blow?
And execute the decisive action?

rumor has it emminem
According to rumor, Eminem

gonna change the vibe of his flow
Will alter the style and tone of his music

hope so - curtain commin down
Hopefully that will happen - the end is near

on the marshall matthers show?
Regarding Eminem's artistic persona

can't market me i'm too positively
Cannot exploit me commercially because I am too positive

dramatic plus i'm Catholic
Dramatic and also a follower of the Catholic faith

my rhymes are just right
My lyrics are perfectly suitable

for these times
In the current era

they theological
They pertain to theology

relationship with daddy
Connection with God

for most is just biological
For most, it is merely a physical connection

too many young men
A large number of young males

got to pretend
Must feign

even with big success
Even with significant achievements

too much stress
Excessive pressure

the conclusion is deadly and logical
The outcome is lethal and rational

growin without knowin
Maturing without truly understanding

the joy of a boy
The happiness of a young man

the problem is deep
The issue runs deep

why can't we see through this tragedy
Why are we unable to perceive the magnitude of this disaster

this heartfelt sincerity
This genuine and heartfelt quality

combined with blasphemy
Together with irreverence towards God

is the deception of the cultural blows that's blastin me
Is the misleading impact of the harmful societal influences that are affecting me

you might not agree
You may not share the same opinion

space shuttle columbia debris
Debris from the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster

sprayin all over the country
Scattered throughout the entire country

just like that
Suddenly and unexpectedly

who could foresee
Who could have predicted

wake up call
A sudden realization or warning

same kind of destruction
Similar pattern of devastation

goin on inside of you and me
Occurring within each of us

terror already busted up the skyway
Terrorism has already disrupted the aerospace industry

everybody like sinatra
Everyone imitates Frank Sinatra

singin "i'll do it my way"
Singing the words "I will do things according to my own terms"

cultural subluxation no chiropractor can adjust this vertebrae
The cultural misalignment cannot be corrected by any chiropractor

only divine mercy can heal
Only the mercy of God can bring about healing

the culture anyway
The society regardless

come on - it's time to stop fakin before we all be rudely awakened.
It is necessary to cease pretending before we are all forcefully awakened.