1. Junior Religion 1300, Section #
Jonathan Chiacchere
Xavier High School
Junior Religion 1300, Section #
Tuesday, January 27, 2009

2. Let My Love Open the Door by Pete Townshend
Empty Glass, 1980

3. Let My Love Open the Door
The Background Story
When did I first discover or encounter this song?
In sophomore year of college through my friend Ed Wahesh
Why has this song stuck out in my memory?
Refers to a growing relationship with God and a burgeoning relationship with my first real girlfriend
The refrain, easy to sing along to
Why did I decide to share this song with the class today?
Simple message about the power of love

4. Let My Love Open the Door
The Theme of the Song
What is the theme (the religious or spiritual truth, deeper meaning) of the song that you would like your classmates to focus on today?
Hope in God’s unfailing love for each person
Love has the power to overcome our hard-heartedness, stubbornness, misery
Love has the power to brighten our day
Special relationship with God – the only key to your heart

5. Let My Love Open the Door
When people keep repeating
That you’ll never fall in love
When everybody keeps retreating
But you can’t seem to get enough
Let my love open the door
To your heart

6. Let My Love Open the Door
When everything feels all over
When everybody seems unkind
I’ll give you a four leaf clover
Take all the worry out of your mind
Let my love open the door
To your heart

7. Let My Love Open the Door
I have the only key to your heart
I can stop you falling apart
Try today, you’ll find this way
Come on and give me a chance to say
Let my love open the door
It’s all I’m living for
Release yourself from misery
Only one thing’s gonna set you free
That’s my love

8. Let My Love Open the Door
To your heart

9. Let My Love Open the Door
When tragedy befalls you
Don’t let them, bring you down
Love can cure your problems
You’re so lucky I’m around
Let my love open the door
To your heart

10. Let My Love Open the Door
Silent Reflection
What question introduced by the lyrics or music of the song would you like your peer audience to reflect about today?
Have you ever experienced the love of which the lyrics of this song expresses?
A love that has the power to open a heart closed to the world
A love that has the power to overcome tragedy and overcome your problems

11. Let My Love Open the Door
Closing Prayer
Suscipe of St. Ignatius of Loyola
Take, Lord, and receive
All my liberty, my memory, my understanding,
and all my will – all that I have and possess.
You, Lord, have given all that to me.
I now give it back to you, O Lord.
All of it is yours.
Dispose of it according to your will.
Give me your love and your grace,
for that is enough for me.