Broken Bay students unite to create a World Youth Day Anthem
World Youth Day will be celebrated in Lisbon, Portugal in 1-6 August 2023. Five talented senior students from Catholic Schools Broken Bay have recorded "Magnify", a song written by Simon Hyland (WYD Coordinator and Deputy Workstream Lead – Evangelisation).
The song was inspired by Luke’s Gospel and the encounter between Mary and Elizabeth. Inspiring lyrics, based on the Magnificat and the hymn, reflect a repeated prayer of praise to God echoing Mary’s words. The song’s chorus, which speaks of fortifying, satisfying, crucifying and unifying, takes shape as the students sing with passion and purpose. Pictured are students Sabina, Erica, Luca, Annabelle, Bryndis with Simon Hyland at the piano.
The whole production was a Broken Bay event, with contributions from a local musician and parishioner, Josh Willard, on the saxophone. Bishop Anthony Randazzo, who will lead around 170 pilgrims and leaders to Italy before joining other pilgrims from around the world and the Pope for WYD23 in Lisbon, Portugal, said, “The song is really inspiring. It captures the overall theme of WYD23 and showcases some great talent we have in the diocese amongst our leaders and our students. This will provide a wonderful connection for our pilgrims.”
You can listen to Magnify here.
For more information about World Youth Day click here.
CCSP wishes all pilgrims and their families a joyous preparation and participation in World Youth Day 2023.