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The 14-Language Sermon: Why Rosalía's LUX is Indebted to Dedication

By Wilson Vaz

I often feel compelled to message an artist when I'm deeply moved by their work, not for them to see it, but to release the emotion the art provoked. This was the case on November 8, 2025, with Rosalía (Vila Tobella). I started listening to her latest offering, LUX, on my drive home and finished it in the dark, in a sober stupor from the experience. I was utterly unprepared. While I often caution against being a "prisoner of the moment," the second listen confirmed it: this album's power would not deflate over time.

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I took a long and winding journey up the Northeast roads on October 26, 2025, stopping at cafes, driving through small Americana towns, and for a small hike. We had a great chat with 74 year-old Paul and his dog about the trail, marriage, regrets, and how he would do life differently if possible. We greeted several others in this vast wooded area—walking in search of something or escaping something, who knows. We then came across this beautiful scene to serve as the backdrop for my thoughts on the occasion. Each orbit around our luminary anchor should come with reflection about who we've been, who we are now, and who we want to be later. Thank you to the dear friends who know that being IN community with others requires TIME and ENERGY. What are we doing for your birthdays?! Send a pigeon.-WV Episode #57

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