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    In recent years, opera superstars Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo, and Luciano Pavarotti have enjoyed singing together. They’ve done it frequently, but prior to their first performance the three world-class tenors had never sung together on one stage.

“You can’t be rivals when you’re together making music.”

    The November 1994 issue of Atlantic Monthly reported that prior to their performance in Los Angeles, a journalist tried to press the issue of competitiveness between the three men. But they quickly disarmed him.

    “You have to put all your concentration into opening your heart to the music,” Domingo said. “You can’t be rivals when you’re together making music. An open heart leaves no room for unhealthy competition.”

    In our service to the Lord, we must have an open heart to share our gifts as well as welcoming those who seek to share their own. There is no harmony if all we do is focus on ourselves! As Peter says it, “Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble.” (1 Peter 3:8)