In answering the question “how” spirituality is mediated through choral music, I think it is important to consider what spirituality is in the context of its influence on everyday society. Christian theology states that spirituality is “a quality or practice of the inner life of God before it is a human quality or practice” (http://exhumator.com/00-047-00_esoteric-religious-spiritual-christian-spirituality. html ). It is through the sharing of ideas, perspectives, attitudes and themes – all of which can be influenced by media in general and music as a specific example – that human conflicts can be mitigated and knowledge cultivated, enhancing a sense of self and expanding power. to amaze and involve. Spirituality in music means stepping outside the ordinary, and the Christian Eucharistic acclamation "great is the mystery of faith" gives weight to the spiritual connection between humanity and the other world, something that has no boundaries and offers breadth of expression and meaning. What makes choral music important is the way in which it is experienced in a spiritual sense, as reconciliation between God and humanity. Understanding music in this way means understanding what it says about God. As popular culture appeals to a broad audience, so spirituality reflects this sense of understanding and commitment, which helps change the perspectives of more established disciplines and break down barriers. in response to the needs of society. The origins of choral music are found in traditional music where group singing was widespread in traditional cultures. Choral music as a symbol with multiple meanings within the Christian faith is the key that allows the individual to set the spiritual universe in motion and then sit back and watch and listen. It...... middle of paper...... sung at the funeral of the Princess of Wales resonated around the world with a shared sense of loss. In any style, music is the closest we come to expressing the inexpressible and often overcomes the limits that words cannot overcome and brings the participant closer to a spiritual sense of self-awareness, as well as realizing the complexity and intimacy of shared experience and harmony with others.Works CitedSacks, S. (1999). The connection between spirituality and songs. Retrieved from http://www.chiefrabbi.org/ReadArtical.aspx?id=1309Macdonald, F. (2008). The Psalms and spirituality: a study of meditative engagement with selected psalms among Edinburgh students. http://www.era.lib.ed.ac.uk/handle/1842/2615Christian spirituality. (2009). Retrieved from http://exhumator.com/00-047-00_esoteric-religious-spiritual-christian-spirituality.html