In his apostolic letter on the rosary, Pope John Paul II specifically recommends the use of icons in praying the rosary. The CD-ROM component of A Contemplative Rosary features stunning, full-color icons for all 20 mysteries of the rosary.

Commissioned especially for this project, the icons were written by iconographer Charles Rohrbacher. The CD-ROM lets you project the icons onto a wall or screen, allowing small or large groups to clearly see and meditate on them throughout the prayer.

Inspired by Pope John Paul's apostolic letter on the rosary (Rosarium Virginis Mariae), Bob Hurd and friends have created a resource that invites us to rediscover the rosary as a form of contemplative prayer. Designed for both communal and individual recitation, A Contemplative Rosary engages the whole person through music, Scripture readings, icons and meditations.

This special 4-CD set includes all four collections in the A Contemplative Rosary series:

• A Contemplative Rosary: The Glorious Mysteries
• A Contemplative Rosary: The Joyful Mysteries
• A Contemplative Rosary: The Luminous Mysteries
• A Contemplative Rosary: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Music

• Allows you to fully "sing the rosary" -- provides simple chant settings for the Our Father, the Hail Mary and the Glory to the Father
• Includes choral harmonies and instrumental accompaniment, with parts for cello, piano and hand bells, for communal recitation (complete score available in Leader's Guide)
• Includes several pieces for gathering and preparing to pray the rosary, and a song for sending forth
• Beautifully recorded CD illustrates how A Contemplative Rosary sounds in its most communal form, prayed in a church with an assembly, presiding minister, choir and readers
• One CD for each of the four sets of mysteries: joyful, luminous, sorrowful and glorious
• An excellent learning tool, the CD can also serve as accompaniment for individual and small group recitation
• People''s book and CD-ROM feature stunning, full-color icons for all 20 mysteries; the CD-ROM lets you project them onto a wall or screen for groups to see and study throughout the prayer

Scripture & Meditations

• Includes Scripture verses for proclamation by a reader at various points across each decade
• People''s book includes biblical meditations prepared by Dr. Elaine Park, professor of biblical studies at Mt. Angel Seminary, St. Benedict, OR
• Designed especially for personal recitation, the reflections invite the reader to delve more deeply into each mystery before turning the page to study the icon and pray the decade

The books also contain three enlightening essays: one by Bishop Michael Warfel of the Diocese of Juneau, Alaska, reflecting on the papal encyclical, which inspired him to initiate this project; "Incarnation and Icon," by Charles Rohrbacher, explaining how icons can help us "encounter" the living God; and a helpful overview and introduction by Bob Hurd, with suggestions for getting the most out of this resource.

Meticulously prepared, beautifully designed and revolutionary in its approach, A Contemplative Rosary can help Christians everywhere "contemplate Christ with Mary" through singing and praying the sacred mysteries of the holy rosary.

Inspired by Pope John Paul's apostolic letter on the rosary (Rosarium Virginis Mariae), Bob Hurd and friends have created a resource that invites us to rediscover the rosary as a form of contemplative prayer. Designed for both communal and individual recitation, A Contemplative Rosary engages the whole person through music, Scripture readings, icons and meditations.

Music

• Allows you to fully "sing the rosary" -- provides simple chant settings for the Our Father, the Hail Mary and the Glory to the Father
• Includes choral harmonies and instrumental accompaniment, with parts for cello, piano and hand bells, for communal recitation (complete score available in Leader's Guide)
• Includes several pieces for gathering and preparing to pray the rosary, and a song for sending forth
• Beautifully recorded CD illustrates how A Contemplative Rosary sounds in its most communal form, prayed in a church with an assembly, presiding minister, choir and readers
• One CD for each of the four sets of mysteries: joyful, luminous, sorrowful and glorious
• An excellent learning tool, the CD can also serve as accompaniment for individual and small group recitation
• People's book and CD-ROM feature stunning, full-color icons for all 20 mysteries; the CD-ROM lets you project them onto a wall or screen for groups to see and study throughout the prayer

Scripture & Meditations

• Includes Scripture verses for proclamation by a reader at various points across each decade
• People's book includes biblical meditations prepared by Dr. Elaine Park, professor of biblical studies at Mt. Angel Seminary, St. Benedict, OR
• Designed especially for personal recitation, the reflections invite the reader to delve more deeply into each mystery before turning the page to study the icon and pray the decade

The books also contain three enlightening essays: one by Bishop Michael Warfel of the Diocese of Juneau, Alaska, reflecting on the papal encyclical, which inspired him to initiate this project; "Incarnation and Icon," by Charles Rohrbacher, explaining how icons can help us "encounter" the living God; and a helpful overview and introduction by Bob Hurd, with suggestions for getting the most out of this resource.

Meticulously prepared, beautifully designed and revolutionary in its approach, A Contemplative Rosary can help Christians everywhere "contemplate Christ with Mary" through singing and praying the sacred mysteries of the holy rosary.

Inspired by Pope John Paul's apostolic letter on the rosary (Rosarium Virginis Mariae), Bob Hurd and friends have created a resource that invites us to rediscover the rosary as a form of contemplative prayer. Designed for both communal and individual recitation, A Contemplative Rosary engages the whole person through music, Scripture readings, icons and meditations.

Music

• Allows you to fully "sing the rosary" -- provides simple chant settings for the Our Father, the Hail Mary and the Glory to the Father
• Includes choral harmonies and instrumental accompaniment, with parts for cello, piano and hand bells, for communal recitation (complete score available in Leader's Guide)
• Includes several pieces for gathering and preparing to pray the rosary, and a song for sending forth
• Beautifully recorded CD illustrates how A Contemplative Rosary sounds in its most communal form, prayed in a church with an assembly, presiding minister, choir and readers
• One CD for each of the four sets of mysteries: joyful, luminous, sorrowful and glorious
• An excellent learning tool, the CD can also serve as accompaniment for individual and small group recitation
• People's book and CD-ROM feature stunning, full-color icons for all 20 mysteries; the CD-ROM lets you project them onto a wall or screen for groups to see and study throughout the prayer

Scripture & Meditations

• Includes Scripture verses for proclamation by a reader at various points across each decade
• People's book includes biblical meditations prepared by Dr. Elaine Park, professor of biblical studies at Mt. Angel Seminary, St. Benedict, OR
• Designed especially for personal recitation, the reflections invite the reader to delve more deeply into each mystery before turning the page to study the icon and pray the decade

The books also contain three enlightening essays: one by Bishop Michael Warfel of the Diocese of Juneau, Alaska, reflecting on the papal encyclical, which inspired him to initiate this project; "Incarnation and Icon," by Charles Rohrbacher, explaining how icons can help us "encounter" the living God; and a helpful overview and introduction by Bob Hurd, with suggestions for getting the most out of this resource.

Meticulously prepared, beautifully designed and revolutionary in its approach, A Contemplative Rosary can help Christians everywhere "contemplate Christ with Mary" through singing and praying the sacred mysteries of the holy rosary.

A bilingual, twenty-first century soundtrack for Advent
With Adviento, Jaime Cortez has given Advent a bilingual, twenty-first century soundtrack. Featuring contemporary and Latino styles, these 14 Spanish, English and bilingual songs capture all the color and longing of this hopeful season.

14 new titles, including several Marian songs
Mary figures prominently here, just as she does in the Advent readings. Sung entirely in Spanish, "Ave María" is Jaime's tender new folk-guitar arrangement of the Hail Mary. Another easy-paced ballad, "Nothing Is Impossible" (sung entirely in English) is a beautiful meditation on the Magnificat and God's limitless power.

Spanish, English and bilingual psalms and more
"Let the Lord Enter" is a gospel-style setting of Psalm 24. Powerful and prayerful, the bilingual "Advent Litany" has the assembly sing, "O come, O come," after each of Christ's traditional Advent titles. Opening with a burst of trumpets and Latin percussion, "Ven, O Ven, Emanuel" is a bilingual, Latin-style song inviting all to make straight God's way.

Beautifully recorded CD makes great listening
Produced by Andy Andino, of Who Do You Say I Am, the CD is top-notch, with superb performances on both instruments and vocals. From the opening strains of the instrumental "Waiting Prelude," with its synthesized orchestration, you know you're in for something different. It makes great listening, from start to finish.

A much-needed boost to the Spanish/bilingual repertoire for Advent, Adviento will reward all who sing and hear its original words and melodies.

This 14-song CD by Dan Schutte features ritual and seasonal music, including the original version of Mass of God's Promise. Dan also includes an Advent gathering song, an adaptation of a traditional Christmas hymn, a Palm Sunday processional, songs of praise and more.

Hard rock renditions of popular carols
Mixing hard-rock and ballad-style renditions of popular carols with newly composed original songs, Born to Us is not your grandma's Christmas album. Curtis cranks it up on a number of tracks, electric guitars and drums expressing his obvious enthusisam for this holy season. Hip, joyful and reverent, Born to Us makes excellent listening throughout Advent and Christmas.

Innovative arrangements, jazz-influenced songs
Highlights include Curtis' innovative, pop-rock arrangements of "O Come All Ye Faithful," "Joy to the World," and six other traditional holiday favorites. "Angels We Have Heard on High" jumps and dances, showcasing his penchant for jazz and his amazing proficiency on trumpet.

World-beat songs, duet with Jesse Manibusan
"Gloria in Excelsis," an original, world-beat song, was selected to appear on Christmas Child, the Mercy Corps benefit CD. Co-written by Jesse Manibusan, "Someone Is Waiting" is also on that compilation, though in a slightly different arrangement. Featuring Jesse sharing lead vocals with Curtis, this heartfelt ballad is a call to action, a reminder that many need "more than just our prayers."

An electric retelling of the Nativity story
The title track, an electric-guitar-powered retelling of the Nativity story, bristles with energy. Rich in biblical imagery and homey details, it translates the mystery of the Incarnation into a modern musical language anyone can understand. Members of the holy family become real: "They found a lonely stable beneath the starry sky, to host the greatest moment ever known. She was young, they say, a girl of just 13."

Music that renews faith in the One born to us in Bethlehem
"Why would an infinitely large and powerful God come to our small and broken world?" Curtis asks in the liner notes. Hearing these 14 songs, you'll discover renewed faith in the awesome love of Jesus, the One who was born to us on a winter's night in Bethlehem.

Also available as an MP3 playlist.

This is the MP3 playlist for the CD Born To Us.

Hard rock renditions of popular carols
Mixing hard-rock and ballad-style renditions of popular carols with newly composed original songs, Born to Us is not your grandma's Christmas album. Curtis cranks it up on a number of tracks, electric guitars and drums expressing his obvious enthusisam for this holy season. Hip, joyful and reverent, Born to Us makes excellent listening throughout Advent and Christmas.

Innovative arrangements, jazz-influenced songs
Highlights include Curtis' innovative, pop-rock arrangements of "O Come All Ye Faithful," "Joy to the World," and six other traditional holiday favorites. "Angels We Have Heard on High" jumps and dances, showcasing his penchant for jazz and his amazing proficiency on trumpet.

World-beat songs, duet with Jesse Manibusan
"Gloria in Excelsis," an original, world-beat song, was selected to appear on Christmas Child, the Mercy Corps benefit CD. Co-written by Jesse Manibusan, "Someone Is Waiting" is also on that compilation, though in a slightly different arrangement. Featuring Jesse sharing lead vocals with Curtis, this heartfelt ballad is a call to action, a reminder that many need "more than just our prayers."

An electric retelling of the Nativity story
The title track, an electric-guitar-powered retelling of the Nativity story, bristles with energy. Rich in biblical imagery and homey details, it translates the mystery of the Incarnation into a modern musical language anyone can understand. Members of the holy family become real: "They found a lonely stable beneath the starry sky, to host the greatest moment ever known. She was young, they say, a girl of just 13."

Music that renews faith in the One born to us in Bethlehem
"Why would an infinitely large and powerful God come to our small and broken world?" Curtis asks in the liner notes. Hearing these 14 songs, you'll discover renewed faith in the awesome love of Jesus, the One who was born to us on a winter's night in Bethlehem.

Acoustic recordings and new arrangements
This 12-song recording and accompaniment book contain the best songs from Carmelo Erdozáin over the past 30 years of his incredible international career. With new acoustic recordings, new arrangements and strong theology, these songs, recorded in Chile, balance text with melody in support of the liturgy.

Great for retreats, faith formation and more
With many liturgical uses and deep scriptural texts for the Eucharist, this powerful collection is wonderfully helpful for retreats, faith formation, personal devotion and catechetical moments. The texts are not only appropriate but poetic.

Songs for different seasons
From the strong text and comforting melody of "Las Puertas de la Nueva Ciudad" to the festive banquet of "Oh, Señor, Delante de Ti," this collection will inspire and delight. "Cristo Nos Une en Torno a Su Altar," a communion song, has verses for Advent, Holy Thursday and Corpus Christi. "Himno a Jesucristo" is full of images of Christ: Jesus the Way, the Truth and the Life; Christ the Good Shepherd; Christ the Teacher; and Christ the Savior, Son of God. "Creo en Jesús" is especially recommended for youth, and stresses our Christian vocation.

Popular, beloved Catholic songs
Valuable for everything from funerals to weddings, from Lent to Christmas, these Spanish worship songs are gems worth having. Rich instrumentation, beautifully moving melodies, and exceptional vocals make this an easy recording to enjoy. Assemblies will be delighted to sing along with these popular, beloved songs.

Bilingual versions of beloved songs for worship
Cantemos Unidos/United in Song is an ideal means of drawing together the whole congregation into a cohesive, multicultural body of Christ. This practical resource contains bilingual versions of 24 of the best-known songs for worship ever written: 12 songs originally written in English with new, added text in Spanish, and 12 Spanish songs with added English text. It's a wonderful way to introduce new and beloved songs to the whole assembly!

Excellent translations and clear formatting
Featuring Spanish classics such as "Pescador de Hombres," "Resucitó," "Alabaré" and "Vienen con Alegría," the collection also includes "Here I Am, Lord," "Hail Mary: Gentle Woman" and "On Eagle's Wings." The simple arrangements, excellent translations -- by Owen Alstott and Father Juan Sosa -- and clear formatting make it easy for parishioners to sing the verses in both languages.

Classic worship songs for every season of the year
Songs in this collection cover a variety of themes such as: peace, trust, praise, joy, love, conversion and discipleship and can be used during several seasons of the liturgical year including Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter.

Expand your repertoire, complement your bilingual celebrations and unite your assembly in song and worship with the music of Cantemos Unidos/United in Song.

This, the 25th collection from prolific Spanish composer Carmelo Erdozáin, offers ten songs for the various seasons throughout the liturgical year. These include three songs for Advent, three for Christmas, one for Lent, one for Easter, one for Pentecost and one eucharistic song.

"Nada Te Turbe," based on the lovely poem by Saint Teresa of Avila, was composed in celebration of the fifth centennial anniversary of the saint's birth. It is a beautiful rendition with a simple melody, perfect for any assembly. The eucharistic song, "En Memoria Tuya," composed by Cuban Toni Rubi, features a beautiful melody and lyrics based on Scripture as well as a refrain that can be sung in canon.

Along with these 10 songs, the CD also contains instrumental versions of seven of the songs. These can accompany prayer or aid in learning. The convenient songbook provides four-part voicing, solfège chords and lyrics and makes learning and singing these songs simple and easy.

Track listing
Alaba, Alma Mía, al Señor | Es Hora de Despertar | Ya Llega Navidad | Nace en un Portal | Ya Se Acercan los Reyes | Camino del Desierto | Nada Te Turbe | Entonemos Himnos de Pascua | Danos, Señor, Tu Espíritu | En Memoria Tuya | Alaba, Alma Mía, al Señor (Instrumental) | Es Hora de Despertar (Instrumental) | Ya Llega Navidad (Instrumental) | Nace en un Portal (Instrumental) | Ya Se Acercan los Reyes (Instrumental) | Camino del Desierto (Instrumental) | Nada Te Turbe (Instrumental)

This, the 25th collection from prolific Spanish composer Carmelo Erdozáin, offers ten songs for the various seasons throughout the liturgical year. These include three songs for Advent, three for Christmas, one for Lent, one for Easter, one for Pentecost and one eucharistic song.

"Nada Te Turbe," based on the lovely poem by Saint Teresa of Avila, was composed in celebration of the fifth centennial anniversary of the saint's birth. It is a beautiful rendition with a simple melody, perfect for any assembly. The eucharistic song, "En Memoria Tuya," composed by Cuban Toni Rubi, features a beautiful melody and lyrics based on Scripture as well as a refrain that can be sung in canon.

Along with these 10 songs, the CD also contains instrumental versions of seven of the songs. These can accompany prayer or aid in learning. The convenient songbook provides four-part voicing, solfège chords and lyrics and makes learning and singing these songs simple and easy.

Track listing
Alaba, Alma Mía, al Señor | Es Hora de Despertar | Ya Llega Navidad | Nace en un Portal | Ya Se Acercan los Reyes | Camino del Desierto | Nada Te Turbe | Entonemos Himnos de Pascua | Danos, Señor, Tu Espíritu | En Memoria Tuya | Alaba, Alma Mía, al Señor (Instrumental) | Es Hora de Despertar (Instrumental) | Ya Llega Navidad (Instrumental) | Nace en un Portal (Instrumental) | Ya Se Acercan los Reyes (Instrumental) | Camino del Desierto (Instrumental) | Nada Te Turbe (Instrumental)

Chung Lời Tán Tụng, the first fully bilingual Vietnamese / English songbook for Catholics, is now available in a 2-CD recording.

Recorded with Vietnamese musicians and singers in Saigon and California, the hymns feature keyboard, violin, flute, cello and traditional Vietnamese instruments. All verses and refrains are presented in both languages, with the majority in Vietnamese. Through well-planned rotation, and occasional overlapping melody and descant in English and Vietnamese, the CD models various ways of bringing these languages together.

Popular English-language songs were translated into Vietnamese, and well-known Vietnamese songs were translated into English. In all, there are 24 hymns for various feasts and seasons including Holy Thursday, Easter Vigil, the Easter season, Marian feasts and the Christmas season. Many of the songs can be used throughout the liturgical year, especially where the English-speaking and Vietnamese communities come together.

Parishes who celebrate Masses in Vietnamese will also want to use Chung Lời Tán Tụng to supplement their current repertoire.

Also available as an MP3 playlist.

This is the MP3 playlist for the CD Chung Lời Tán Tụng: Thánh Ca Song Ngữ.

Chung Lời Tán Tụng, the first fully bilingual Vietnamese / English songbook for Catholics, is now available in a 2-CD recording.

Recorded with Vietnamese musicians and singers in Saigon and California, the hymns feature keyboard, violin, flute, cello and traditional Vietnamese instruments. All verses and refrains are presented in both languages, with the majority in Vietnamese. Through well-planned rotation, and occasional overlapping melody and descant in English and Vietnamese, the CD models various ways of bringing these languages together.

Popular English-language songs were translated into Vietnamese, and well-known Vietnamese songs were translated into English. In all, there are 24 hymns for various feasts and seasons including Holy Thursday, Easter Vigil, the Easter season, Marian feasts and the Christmas season. Many of the songs can be used throughout the liturgical year, especially where the English-speaking and Vietnamese communities come together.

Parishes who celebrate Masses in Vietnamese will also want to use Chung L?i Tán T?ng to supplement their current repertoire.

Their OCP debut
Introducing Diego and Damaris! Puerto Rican natives based in New Jersey, this dynamic husband-and-wife team already has several collections under their belts. Their OCP debut, Del Pesebre a la Cruz (From the Manger to the Cross) surveys the life of Christ with a splashy, colorful, Caribbean sound.

14 colorful, new Caribbean-style songs
These 14 new songs include psalm-inspired devotionals, eucharistic songs, songs of praise, and music with Advent, Christmas and Easter themes. Their beautifully written original texts are entirely in Spanish.

Amazing performances on Latin drums and percussion
Recorded in Puerto Rico with top studio musicians, the CD brims with energy, joy and rhythm, all typical of that tropical island and its rich musical heritage. Styles include plena, joropo, bomba, guaracha, danza, nueva trova puertorriqueña, aguinaldo jíbaro, and others. Both gifted singers, Damaris and Diego take turns on lead vocals. The disc also features amazing performances on Latin drums and percussion, flute, accordion and guitar.

Danceable songs in praise of God
"Nace en un Portal" is a tender ballad reveling in the birth of Christ. Urging us to "open your house to the child Jesus," it features mood-setting rain sticks and a delightfully unexpected tempo change. Marked by acrobatic flutes and potent syncopation, "Te Alabaré por Siempre" is a danceable song in praise of God's holy name.

"Let us praise the Lord with the rhythm of dance and tambourines"
Other highlights include "Tú Eres el Alimento," a fast-paced eucharistic song in the style of "Aguinaldo Orocoveño." It features lyrics and raspy, impassioned vocals by Victoria Sanabria. Echoing Psalm 150, the refrain from "Al Ritmo de Danza y Pandero" makes a good summary of the entire collection: "Let us praise the Lord with the rhythm of dance and tambourines."

Music in honor of Christ's manger and cross
The CD booklet includes a touching reflection by the composers. Of all God's gifts to us, they write, two stand out: Christ's manger and cross. Made from the "same tree," both are central to our salvation. With Del Pesebre a la Cruz, Damaris and Diego invite "all the earth" to sing praise for these splendid gifts.

In Deo Gratias, Pedro creates fresh, singable, contemporary songs for processions and other ritual moments. Includes eight songs in English, three bilingual songs and one in Spanish.

Three of the pieces in Deo Gratias are Taizé-style, using a common antiphon in Latin and alternating verses in English and Spanish. This simple combining of languages encourages everyone in the assembly to join in and sing. Peter's goal in Deo Gratias is to "help people grow in their faith, as writing and performing this music helps me grow in mine."

Deo Gratias includes responsorial psalms, songs for penance services, the sprinkling rite, and a tender, Spanish processional for funerals.

The collection can be used throughout the year including Advent, Lent and Easter.

Pedro's songs are practical for small choirs or for keyboard and cantor, but can also be richly performed by larger choirs.

Enjoy the peaceful, comforting songs of Gregory Norbet this Christmas. This collection offers new insights into the Christmas story with poetry, melody and his own gentle style of song. It includes both original compositions and well-known songs for the Advent/Christmas season.

This 13-song MP3 album by Gregory Norbet features old and new Christmas carols for the Advent/Christmas season.

12 accessible new songs for the entire year
The late Monsignor Taulé believed that every parish should have a dynamic, evolving repertoire. As pastor at the oldest church in Barcelona, he knew from experience: quality music and the regular introduction of new songs are vital to a parish's spiritual health. Día de Fiesta gives Spanish-speaking assemblies 12 solid, accessible new songs for every season of the year.

Music for entrance and Communion processions
In preparing this new collection, Father Taulé made it his specific aim to provide new texts and melodies for Mass on Sunday -- el día del Señor, the day of celebration. From there, he narrowed his focus to two particular moments in the liturgy: the entrance procession and Communion.

Entrance hymns for every season
Preceding even the sign of the cross, the gathering song makes a powerful first impression. It sets the tone for the entire liturgy, anticipating themes in the readings and drawing the assembly together en el nombre del Señor. The collection includes one entrance hymn each for Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter, and two for Ordinary Time.

Communion songs with easily memorized responses
Composed to inspire "pious listening" and meditation, the six songs for Communion feature short, easily memorized responses. Multiple verses, arranged for soloist and small choir, allow for longer processions. All 12 songs use Scripture-based texts for the entrance and Communion antiphons.

Expands the repertoire of Hispanic parishes
As Father Taulé explains in the songbook's generous performance notes, there's danger in a static repertoire. Sung too often for too long, music can lose its impact. Día de Fiesta is a wonderful solution for Hispanic parishes, expanding the repertoire for the beginning and heart of the liturgy.

Note: A long-time, beloved member of the OCP family, Alberto passed away in March 2007, very shortly after finishing this, his last collection of liturgical music. May he rest in peace.

Created in line with the National Directory for Catechesis, El Señor Nos Invita is part of a long-term effort by OCP to expand the repertoire of music in Spanish for Masses with children. Singing these songs in the classroom and in the liturgy, Hispanic children can pray, worship and learn the faith in the context of "their own language" and culture.

This second volume features 15 songs for Advent, Christmas and Epiphany as well as a few options for Ordinary Time. Although geared toward celebrations with children, the music on this volume—like the first—can be sung by parishioners of any age.

The majority of the songs were written especially for this collection by some of the top composers of Hispanic music, including Santiago Fernández, Bob Hurd, Estela García-López, Rodolfo López and many more! The eclectic mix of styles—everything from pop and ballad to joropo venezolano, samba and more—make for a wonderful variety of refreshing new songs.

One of four bilingual songs, “Gaudete” by Albert Coppo makes a beautiful and versatile addition to any Advent service. The vibrant rumba flamenca style of Damaris Thillet’s and the late Diego Correa’s “Celebremos Navidad” will add a joyous touch to any Christmas Mass.

May this collection of fun, upbeat and easy-to-learn songs quickly find a home in your parish or school’s repertoire, and in this way, enrich your community for years to come.

Innovative arrangements, lively rhythms, contemporary styles
Endless Is Your Love, from Tom Kendzia, has all the marks of this gifted composer's good hand: innovative arrangements, lively rhythms, and a delightful mix of contemporary styles. These 13 new compositions give assemblies and choirs fresh music for worship throughout the year.

13 songs for every season of the year
The collection supports liturgies in Advent, Lent, Holy Week, Easter and Ordinary Time, with psalms, gathering songs, Communion processionals and more. Combining elements of gospel, jazz, Celtic, folk and other styles, the songs feature memorable melodies and rich harmonies. Tom's dynamic rhythms bring a life-giving joy to the ritual experience.

Featuring gospel, jazz, Celtic, folk and other styles
"Mercy, Lord" is a versatile set of Lenten ritual pieces, for the gathering/penitential rite, responsorial psalm (Ps 130), Gospel acclamation and intercessions. A high-energy gospel-style setting of Psalm 81, "Honey from the Rock" features the powerful voice of ValLimar Jansen.

Two songs with texts by Sydney Carter
The collection contains two songs with texts by Sydney Carter, the well-known English poet and songwriter. In "Lord of the Dance," Tom has taken Sydney's popular Easter text and set it to a new Irish-flavored arrangement of the familiar Shaker tune. "Judas and Mary" is a dramatic retelling of the encounter between Judas and Mary of Bethany.

Psalm settings, music for Advent, and more
Based on the O Antiphons, "Shine Down" is ideal for youth choirs. Featuring John Angotti on lead vocals, this Advent hymn invites Emmanuel to "come and make all things new." A setting of Psalm 139, "Endless Is Your Love" expresses awe in the face of God's intimate and eternal love. Uilleann pipes and Irish whistles give it a sound that's both joyful and melancholy.

Endless Is Your Love is another gift from Tom Kendzia to the English-speaking Church.

Also available as an MP3 playlist.

This is the MP3 playlist for Endless Is Your Love, by Tom Kendzia.

Innovative arrangements, lively rhythms, contemporary styles
Endless Is Your Love, the latest collection from Tom Kendzia, has all the marks of this gifted composer's good hand: innovative arrangements, lively rhythms, and a delightful mix of contemporary styles. These 13 new compositions give assemblies and choirs fresh music for worship throughout the year.

13 songs for every season of the year
The collection supports liturgies in Advent, Lent, Holy Week, Easter and Ordinary Time, with psalms, gathering songs, Communion processionals and more. Combining elements of gospel, jazz, Celtic, folk and other styles, the songs feature memorable melodies and rich harmonies. Tom's dynamic rhythms bring a life-giving joy to the ritual experience.

Featuring gospel, jazz, Celtic, folk and other styles
"Mercy, Lord" is a versatile set of Lenten ritual pieces, for the gathering/penitential rite, responsorial psalm (Ps 130), Gospel acclamation and intercessions. A high-energy gospel-style setting of Psalm 81, "Honey from the Rock" features the powerful voice of ValLimar Jansen.

Two songs with texts by Sydney Carter
The collection contains two songs with texts by Sydney Carter, the well-known English poet and songwriter. In "Lord of the Dance," Tom has taken Sydney's popular Easter text and set it to a new Irish-flavored arrangement of the familiar Shaker tune. "Judas and Mary" is a dramatic retelling of the encounter between Judas and Mary of Bethany.

Psalm settings, music for Advent, and more
Based on the O Antiphons, "Shine Down" is ideal for youth choirs. Featuring John Angotti on lead vocals, this Advent hymn invites Emmanuel to "come and make all things new." A setting of Psalm 139, "Endless Is Your Love" expresses awe in the face of God's intimate and eternal love. Uilleann pipes and Irish whistles give it a sound that's both joyful and melancholy.

Endless Is Your Love is another gift from Tom Kendzia to the English-speaking Church.

The latest release in the Gentle Sounds series provides 13 soothing instrumental pieces for Advent and Christmas.

A hospital chaplain and music minister, Carey knows well the needs of the people in the pews. "I believe there will always be a need," he explains, "for quiet, gentle music that becomes the background for prayer for some, a means of inner peace and relaxation to others, and for others, quiet music for prayer services in parishes and retreat centers."

Gentle Sounds of Christmas fills those needs perfectly. Like the other Gentle Sounds collections, this CD is beautifully recorded with a variety of ensembles, from simple flute, piano and oboe trios to full orchestra. Contents include familiar carols as well as new songs from Carey's recent collection How Beautiful Is the Child.

"Il Est Né le Divin Enfant," a French carol Carey sang growing up in Louisiana, features a lively interplay between flute and oboe. Other highlights include "A Child Shall Lead" and several suites and medleys of traditional carols.

Embrace the peace of Advent and Christmas with Gentle Sounds of Christmas!

This 14-song CD by Ricky Manalo, CSP features multilingual liturgical music, including songs with verses in Filipino, English, Mandarin, Chinese, Spanish and Latin.

This 23-song MP3 album by Jack Miffleton features classic children prayer songs from Africa, Chile, Ecuador, Scotland and Pakistan. The musical pieces include Christmas prayers, bedtime prayers, prayers of petition, prayers of thanksgiving and praise, and more. The playlist also includes instrumental versions for each song on the album.

This is cathedral choral music at its best -- solemn, soul stirring, grand. Recorded at Brentwood Cathedral, in Essex, England, the latest collaboration by these gifted composers provides 15 richly crafted new works for seasons and feasts throughout the year.

New music that balances traditional and modern styling
Mixing hymns with assembly parts and anthems for choir and organ, the collection disproves the claim that "they don't write them like that any more." But these are not mere copies of old standards. Steeped in the church's legacy of sacred music, Colin and Andrew are also men of the twenty-first century. They fashioned these new pieces with a delightful balance of traditional and modern styling.

Songs for all the seasons of the year
Majestic enough for solemnities at cathedrals, the music can also be adapted by the average parish for ordinary Sundays. Choir directors will find tantalizing new SATB works for Advent, Christmas, Lent, Holy Week, Chrism Mass, Easter, Ascension, Pentecost and Christ the King. Marian songs, psalms and Communion processionals alternate with songs for weddings and funerals.

Beautifully recorded CD features the Brentwood boys choir
More than a good learning tool, the CD is pure listening pleasure. Conducted by Andrew, who is master of music there, the Brentwood choirs are outstanding once again -- especially the talented boys choir. They also sang on Christ Be with Me, Colin and Andrew's first collection together.

Blessed with superb acoustics, the big cathedral also houses a magnificent pipe organ, as this recording makes clear. Built in 1881 and a fine example of the English Romantic tradition, it's known for "rich Pleno and charming soft stops." Organist Emma Gibbins plays it here, accompanied on two pieces by brass. The collection also includes several a cappella works.

From a cappella anthems to grand hymns for choir, brass and organ
Drawn from his previously published "Motets of Serenity," "Rorate Caeli" is an atmospheric, a cappella setting of the classic Advent hymn by Colin. "Send Forth Your Spirit" is a lively Pentecost anthem by Andrew. Other highlights include Colin's "The Splendor of the Risen Lord." Scored for full choir, organ, trumpets, trombones, horn, timpani, and cymbal, this stately Easter hymn closes the recording with a flourish.

Representing the best contemporary choral music coming out of England today, Hymns and Anthems for the Church Year leads listeners, singers and worshipers into a prayerful awe that is only proper before the Lord of heaven and earth.

This 14-song MP3 album by Kathy Poelker features contemporary and ethnic folk carols for elementary school children in the liturgy or the classroom.

Nothing gets people in the Christmas spirit quite like hearing their favorite Christmas songs. We’ve put a new twist on the old standards in Joy to the World, a collection of traditional Christmas songs arranged and played in a jazz or jazz-influenced style.

Pianist Rick Modlin leads a group of talented musicians in jazzing up a number of well-known songs with instruments ranging from solo piano to seven-piece jazz ensemble. Upbeat and reflective, this music is sure to kick your Christmas spirit into high gear. It makes an excellent gift for jazz lovers of all ages.

This 24-song MP3 album by John Foley, S.J. features a musical play telling the Advent story. The songs can be presented as a choral concert or a complete musical.

It's a dilemma pastors and pastoral musicians face every December: How can we draw the faithful into the spiritual riches of Advent at a time when the world around us is caught up in a frenzied preparation for Christmas gift-giving? Gerard Chiusano's latest collection is a well-crafted and much-needed answer to this challenge -- and an important addition to the repertoire for Advent.

Maranatha -- Aramaic for "Our Lord, come!" -- offers music and texts that evoke the fullness of the Advent spirit, bringing together the joyful anticipation of Christ's birth in Bethlehem and the joyful hope with which we await his return in glory.

The collection features a variety of music for the liturgy, including SATB a cappella introits, choral anthems, ballads, gospel-rock songs and psalm settings. Gerard has taken some of the most beautiful, familiar Advent hymn texts and set them to upbeat, contemporary music, giving this ancient poetry new life. Other texts have been drawn from the Scripture readings for Sundays in Advent.

Lead your assembly into the joyful expectation and stillness of Advent with Maranatha!

Their first new collection in 20 years!
Twenty years after releasing their last collection, the St. Louis Jesuits are back! Composers of some of the most beloved liturgical music ever written, the group -- Tim Manion, Dan Schutte and Jesuit Fathers Bob Dufford, John Foley and Roc O'Connor -- has come together to produce Morning Light, a reunion collection of hope-filled songs for Sunday liturgies, funerals, retreats, prayer services and other celebrations.

Beautiful, accessible, innovative melodies
Featuring 12 newly written songs, three by each member of the group (except Manion), this collection proves they still have it. They still have that uncanny ability to set Scripture-based texts to beautiful, accessible, innovative melodies that fit and enhance the liturgy -- and touch the hearts of today's worshipers.

Reflecting 20 years of spiritual and musical growth
But this is no copy of their previous work. Reflecting 20 years of spiritual and musical growth, these new compositions have a depth, maturity and humility that modern assemblies will appreciate. Of course, the world around them has also changed. Concerned for the "dark clouds" and discouragement they see, the group determined to write music filled with "the hope we have been called to."

New music by Bob Dufford, SJ and John Foley, SJ
"Behind and Before Me," by Bob Dufford, is an exquisite setting of Psalm 139. Spiced with well-balanced parts for guitar, flutes, strings and choir, it reassures us of God's intimacy -- and recalls our limited ability to grasp it. Opening with a lovely prelude for trumpets, "Teach Us to Pray," by John Foley, invokes the Holy Spirit's help in prayer and all we do. Inspired by Romans 8, this simple hymn is a timely reminder that "all things work for good."

New music by Roc O'Connor, SJ, and Dan Schutte
Suitable for gathering, preparation of the gifts, Communion, sending forth and other parts of the liturgy, the songs cover a variety of themes, including trust in the Lord, discipleship, light, hope, love and praise. Highlights include "Gather the People," by Dan Schutte. A spirited, syncopated entrance hymn, it builds slowly toward a grand, full-choir finale that can't help but draw the entire assembly -- "the greatest and the least" -- into full participation. Featuring gentle violin and acoustic guitar parts and based on a text by St. Augustine, "O Beauty, Ever Ancient," by Roc O'Connor, challenges us to find renewal and "new life" in God.

Inspirational and prayerful listening
Recorded with an excellent choir and impressive keyboard, wind, percussion and string accompaniment, the CD makes for inspirational and prayerful listening, besides being an excellent rehearsal tool. The composers take turns on lead vocals. Though not contributing to the composing effort, Tim Manion lends his familiar voice and plays guitar on nearly every song.

Hope-filled music for a troubled world
Just as sunlight in the morning dispels the darkness of night, so Morning Light uplifts and encourages -- through both text and melody -- offering hope in a sometimes dark and troubled world. Infused with the genius, faith and maturity of these legendary composers, it's destined to be yet another in their long line of classic and best-selling collections.

More than 130 psalm responses and gospel acclamations for Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, Ordinary Time and major feasts.

Chris Walker uses a variety of musical styles to reflect the mood of the readings for each Sunday-call and response, rounds, responses with verses, songs that include clapping or finger-snaps and others. The songs are written to be sung unaccompanied, but accompaniments can add color and support the singing.

Recommended for ages 6-11.

More than 130 psalm responses and gospel acclamations for Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, Ordinary Time and major feasts.

Chris Walker uses a variety of musical styles to reflect the mood of the readings for each Sunday-call and response, rounds, responses with verses, songs that include clapping or finger-snaps and others. The songs are written to be sung unaccompanied, but accompaniments can add color and support the singing.

Recommended for ages 6-11.

More than 130 psalm responses and gospel acclamations for Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, Ordinary Time and major feasts.

Chris Walker uses a variety of musical styles to reflect the mood of the readings for each Sunday-call and response, rounds, responses with verses, songs that include clapping or finger-snaps and others. The songs are written to be sung unaccompanied, but accompaniments can add color and support the singing.

Recommended for ages 6-11.

A compilation of his very best liturgical music, drawn from solo collections and his many years with the St. Louis Jesuits.

This 14-song CD by John Michael Talbot features John Michael's best-known songs for the liturgy, including settings for Christmas, Easter, responsorial psalms, Communion songs and music for personal prayer and study.

Hear old and new Christmas melodies catch fire under the nimble fingers of Val Parker and Paul Inwood.

Both performers are known for their improvisational talent, and this recording represents the first time they have been recorded together. These are true piano duet improvisations, where the performers play off each other and are inspired by each other as they go along.

Paul and Val intersperse new original material with well-known melodies, and their music for meditation, prayer and relaxation, all have that special Christmas spirit. If you enjoyed Paul's Eternity or Val's What Wondrous Love, you're sure to love Peace at Christmas. This collection also includes four solo pieces, two by each artist.

This 14-song CD by Dan Schutte features songs that unite liturgies throughout Advent and Christmas.

The first gospel-style psalmody collection
Introducing Psalms from the Soul, the first psalmody collection designed for all who love gospel music. Providing 28 gospel-style psalms and canticles with verbatim texts from the Lectionary, it features new music by some of today's best-known gospel composers.

Psalms and canticles for the entire liturgical year
Divided into two volumes, this highly anticipated resource supplies common psalms and Gospel canticles for the entire liturgical year: Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Holy Week, Easter, Ascension, Pentecost and Ordinary Time. Intended primarily for Sunday liturgies in parish settings, it also supports communal recitation of the Liturgy of the Hours.

Recorded with an authentic gospel choir
Recorded with an authentic gospel choir, the CDs reveal the full potential of this passionate music. The call-and-response between cantor, choir and assembly, infectious rhythms, and cantor embellishments all invite enthusiastic participation.

New music by four of today's best gospel composers
All the composers contributed new musical settings. A gifted pianist and composer, Rawn Harbor is one of the preeminent African American liturgists in the U.S. Long-time OCP composer Val Parker has two collections of piano improvisations. Both gifted musicians, ValLimar and Frank Jansen have two collections of spirituals and gospel-style music.

Original cover art by Ghana native Sami Bentil
Psalms from the Soul looks as good as it sounds. The songbooks and CDs feature "Outdooring," a colorful original painting by Sami Bentil. A native of Ghana, he produces art that blends the history of that nation with "his passionate vision of world peace." More information is available at samibentilart.com.

The entire congregation takes part by singing the response
"After the first reading comes the responsorial Psalm, which," the Church tells us, "is an integral part of the Liturgy of the Word and holds great liturgical and pastoral importance, because it fosters meditation on the word of God." The entire congregation "takes part by singing the response" —(General Instruction of the Roman Missal, Third Typical Edition).

An essentially Catholic approach to psalmody in true gospel style
Psalms for the Soul provides an essentially Catholic approach to psalmody in true gospel style. Written by gospel musicians for gospel musicians -- and all who love this spirited music -- these dynamic settings will help assemblies around the U.S. "sing the response" to God's word with heartfelt zeal and authenticity.

Are you looking for a unique and exciting twist on classic Christmas carols? Look no further. ValLimar Jansen's latest collection for Advent and Christmas season will have you singing along with these familiar songs in a whole new way.

Working with her talented husband, Frank Jansen, ValLimar has succeeded in bringing us an innovative and contemporary take on songs like "Go Tell It on the Mountain," "What Child Is This" and "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen." Featuring a wide range of musical styles—everything from cinematic and reflective classical sounds to invigorating and energizing rock and urban stylings—the collection is a breath of fresh air during the winter season.

Throughout the collection, funky rhythms and counter melodies abound. "Silent Night," for example, starts out soft and simply, but the surprise comes half-way through when the rhythm picks up and "The First Noel" is added as a counter-melody.

Of special note, ValLimar and Frank's arrangement of the ancient "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" melody will absolutely take your breath away. It is a definite must-listen! Burleigh Drummond of the band Ambrosia is another highlight, making an appearance on the drums throughout the entire collection. Have a listen to "Little Drummer Boy" to hear this multi-talented artist's exquisite percussion skills.

From the first song to the very last, Rejoice! A Christmas Journey is pure artistry.

Lead your congregation in worship
The start of a new liturgical season is a prime opportunity to teach new music and energize your community. Beautifully recorded for inspired listening and to demonstrate liturgical use, Songs for Advent and Christmas also provides you with a variety of bonus material—including sheet music to expand your repertoire and lead your congregation in worship.

Support liturgies throughout Advent and Christmas
To save you time and help you plan engaging liturgies, these 12 contemporary songs for worship are conveniently presented in chronological order. Spanning the First Week of Advent through the Baptism of the Lord, this ready-made resource contains songs to support every celebration, including the Immaculate Conception, the feast of the Holy Family and Epiphany.

Enjoy songs from your favorite spiritandsong.com songwriters
From modern hymns—like Sarah Hart and Robert Feduccia's "Christ the Lord"—to reinvigorated classics—such as Matt Maher's take on "Come to the Water" (St. Louis Jesuits)—this collection is packed with titles from your favorite spiritandsong.com songwriters. Enjoy music from Steve Angrisano, Josh Blakesley, Tom Booth, Ken Canedo, Jackie François, Jesse Manibusan, Chris Muglia, Ike Ndolo, Curtis Stephan and Greg Walton.

Bring music to life with numerous bonus features
Musicians, music directors and contemporary groups—this enhanced CD gives you everything you need to learn, play and share these songs with your community:

• FREE chord sheets (guitar chords and lyrics)
• FREE song lyrics for projection and printed worship aids (music reprint license available at LicenSingOnline.org)
• FREE melody/text files, offered in two formats
• Links to artist interviews and selected instructional videos

Also available as an MP3 playlist.

Tracks: Emmanuel (Angrisano) | Awake, O Sleeper (Ndolo) | Ready the Way (Stephan) | Find Us Ready (Booth) | Come to Us (Walton) | Christ the Lord (Feduccia/Hart) | My Soul Rejoices (François) | Love Has Captured the Night (Blakesley) | Born This Day (Canedo) | Let It Be Done (Muglia) | Lord, Every Nation (Manibusan) | Come to the Water/I Will Run to You (Foley/Maher)

This is the third of the "By Request" collections that brings together some of the best pieces from the Spirit & Song hymnal. And this time there's a theme: Advent and Christmas! Featuring music from some of your favorite Spirit & Song artists, this wonderful collection is the perfect way to discover and take home great music for these special seasons.

Enjoy new arrangements of old classics
The new arrangement of "Angels We Have Heard on High" is pure and full of joy while Curtis Stephan's adaptation of "Of the Father's Love Begotten" is meditative and moving.

Prepare for Christ's coming
With songs about preparing our hearts for the coming of our Savior like the upbeat and contagious "Emmanuel" from Steve Angrisano and Trevor Thomson's inviting "Come, Emmanuel," this Advent and Christmas compilation album will certainly help set the tone for these special seasons.

Discover new songs
Ken Canedo's gospel-inflected "Born This Day" and "Love Has Captured the Night" from Josh Blakesley and his guitarist Grae McCullough are both beautiful portrayals of Christ's birth.

So whether you're looking for some great music to get you in the spirit of the season or you're searching for a Christmas gift for a friend or family member, this joyful album is quite possibly just what you need.

Track listing
All the Ends of the Earth (Booth) | Angels We Have Heard on High (arr. Baskerville) | Born This Day (Canedo) | Come and Set Us Free (Thomson) | Come, Emmanuel (Thomson) | Come to Us (Angrisano)| Emmanuel (Angrisano) | Lord, Every Nation (Manibusan) | Love Has Captured the Night (Blakesley/McCullough) | Of the Father's Love Begotten (arr. Stephan) | Ready the Way (Stephan) | We Adore (Hart/Krippayne)

This is the third of the "By Request" collections that brings together some of the best pieces from the Spirit & Song hymnal. And this time there's a theme: Advent and Christmas! Featuring music from some of your favorite Spirit & Song artists, this wonderful collection is the perfect way to discover and take home great music for these special seasons.

Enjoy new arrangements of old classics
The new arrangement of "Angels We Have Heard on High" is pure and full of joy while Curtis Stephan's adaptation of "Of the Father's Love Begotten" is meditative and moving.

Prepare for Christ's coming
With songs about preparing our hearts for the coming of our Savior like the upbeat and contagious "Emmanuel" from Steve Angrisano and Trevor Thomson's inviting "Come, Emmanuel," this Advent and Christmas compilation album will certainly help set the tone for these special seasons.

Discover new songs
Ken Canedo's gospel-inflected "Born This Day" and "Love Has Captured the Night" from Josh Blakesley and his guitarist Grae McCullough are both beautiful portrayals of Christ's birth.

So whether you're looking for some great music to get you in the spirit of the season or you're searching for a Christmas gift for a friend or family member, this joyful album is quite possibly just what you need.

Track listing
All the Ends of the Earth (Booth) | Angels We Have Heard on High (arr. Baskerville) | Born This Day (Canedo) | Come and Set Us Free (Thomson) | Come, Emmanuel (Thomson) | Come to Us (Angrisano)| Emmanuel (Angrisano) | Lord, Every Nation (Manibusan) | Love Has Captured the Night (Blakesley/McCullough) | Of the Father's Love Begotten (arr. Stephan) | Ready the Way (Stephan) | We Adore (Hart/Krippayne)

The sacred mystery of Christmas comes to life in the ancient melodies of Gregorian chant! Featuring the sixteen-voice Gloriae Dei Cantores Schola, critically acclaimed in both Europe and the U.S., this exquisite recording offers chant settings of all four Christmas Masses.

The first, the quietly joyful "Missam in Vigila," builds on the anticipation of the coming event. The second Mass, the tender "Missam in Nocte," is sung at the hour traditionally observed as the time of Christ's birth. "Ad Missam in Aurora," the Mass celebrated at dawn on Christmas Day, expresses the coming of the Light into the world. The fourth, "Ad Missam in Die," is a jubilant expression of the salvation and righteousness of God. Each Mass includes settings for the introit, gradual, alleluia, offertory, and Communion.

In honor of Mary's special role in the Incarnation, the recording closes with several ethereal Marian antiphons (including the beloved "Salve Regina"), most of them featuring women's voices. The CD booklet contains complete Latin texts with English translations for all the Mass chants and antiphons, as well as extensive introductory notes.

Experience the timeless solemnity of this holy season with The Chants of Christmas.

This is the MP3 playlist for The Fire Within the Night, by Tim Conry.

This collection of ritual music is a must for churches that offer contemporary worship. These beautiful ballads have strong rhythmic guitar accompaniments and the 30-voice children’s choir rises to the challenge of singing “adult” songs.

The Fire Within the Night has songs appropriate for various seasons including Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter. The songbook contains selected solo instrument parts, guitar chord charts, helpful indexes and reproducible assembly editions.

An extended setting of a religious libretto for vocal soloists, chorus and instruments, for performance either in concert or in church.

12 new songs for every season of the year
Keenly aware of the Church's evolving needs, Paulist Father Ricky Manalo created This Holy Light, his latest and strongest collection to date. Covering every season of the year, from Advent to Easter and beyond, these 12 new songs help to spread Christ's holy light in our world.

Settings for moments with little or no music previously available
Among many unique offerings here, "The Proclamation of the Birth of Christ" is the only known setting (outside the Sacramentary) of the Gospel reading for Christmas Midnight Mass. "He Is Risen!" is a refreshing new contemporary setting of "Jesus Christ Is Risen Today."

Music for Holy Thursday, Christmas and more
Other highlights include "Faith, Hope and Love," a brilliant new setting for the Washing of the Feet on Holy Thursday. Designed to provide 10-30 minutes of music (depending on the length of the rite), it's actually three songs in one, each section connecting harmonically and thematically with the others.

Contemporary, Jewish chant, choral, Taizé and other styles
Musically, this is Ricky's most diverse collection, with styles ranging from contemporary and Jewish chant to cathedral choral and Taizé. There's even a children's Easter song with Asian stylings ("Springtime Is Blossoming") and a Communion song with an easy-to-sing refrain in Filipino.

Addresses social justice and multicultural concerns
Known for his intercultural ministry, Ricky has always been an innovator. Showcasing his concern for social justice and his desire to serve multilingual worshiping communities, This Holy Light redirects our gaze toward the light of Christ.

Capture the spirit of the season
Whether you're looking to enrich worship during Christmas or for something to listen to while wrapping presents with the family, This Winter's Eve offers 12 songs that beautifully capture the spirit of the season.

Enjoy a special appearance by Amy Grant
Featuring roots of Appalachian music, acoustic guitars and mandolin—this intimate record conveys a sense of peace. Friends Justin Loucks and Ian Fitchuk have done a masterful job producing an album that Sarah calls "the most artful I've ever been a part of doing." Providing a memorable moment, Amy Grant joins Sarah on "What Love Has Done," fresh off of their collaboration on the Grammy-nominated "Better Than a Hallelujah."

Return to the love of God
While setting music to "Prayer for This House"—a poem by the late Louis Untermeyer—Sarah remembers feeling the poet's presence so strongly, it was as if they were writing the song together. Written for her husband, "Bethlehem" paints a picture of families gathering at Christmas to return to the love of God. "Epiphany" reminds us that although a season may be ending, we should carry the Incarnation with us throughout the year.

Warm your heart with Sarah's first Christmas album
Sarah loves Christmas. Now, after years of waiting for the right songs, she finally fulfills her wish of doing her first Christmas CD. Close your eyes while listening to the album and you can almost imagine yourself in a mountain cabin, curled up with a warm blanket as snow falls outside the window.

Tracks: Prayer for This House | On a Night Like This | This Winter's Eve | The Light of Christmas Morn | God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen | Let It Be So | What Love Has Done | All is Well | Peace Be | Bethlehem | Snow Angels | Epiphany (I Will Not Forget)

Drawing upon musical styles from around the world, Janèt Sullivan Whitaker has created an Advent collection that's as colorful and eclectic as the Church itself.

Music that reaches beyond Advent into Ordinary Time
Born out of her work helping pastoral musicians prepare for this busy and spiritually significant season, the music has universal application and appeal, reaching beyond Advent into Ordinary Time. As Janèt explains, "Remaining attentive to the demands of our faith means being Advent people all year long. We wait and watch for the coming of the Lord, the Christ child who is born in our hearts, every single day. The work of making peace and "being ready" is ongoing."

Songs for liturgies, prayer, retreats and concerts
Most of the songs are perfectly suited for the liturgy, while others make excellent pieces for prayer services, retreats and concerts. No two of them sound alike. Renaissance-style instrumentals and bluegrass-Celtic hymns follow Gregorian chants and full-choir, full-throttle gospel numbers, surprising and delighting the listener at every turn. There's even an other-worldly setting of the Magnificat ("Sing Out, My Soul") that blends Native American and Middle Eastern drumming and chant.

O Antiphon settings, poetic song texts
Inviting us to "rise to meet the Long-desired One," "The Returning" is a charming bluegrass tune arranged for guitar, fiddle, mandolin and bodhran (drum). "Maranatha, Come, Lord Jesus" is a captivating setting of the "O" Antiphons employing Jewish modes and melodic elements. "You Humbly Followed" is a touching tribute to Mary and proof that Janèt's talent for singing and composing is matched by her gift for poetic song texts.

Anchored by "Day of Peace," a powerful ballad
The collection's anchor, though, is "Day of Peace," an emotionally powerful ballad and one of her best songs to date. Arranged for piano, voice and recorder, it doesn't allow the listener -- or singer -- to remain passive in their longing for peace but encourages all to be peace-makers, to "work and pray" for the peace and justice our world so desperately needs.

Adds much-needed color to the Advent repertoire
Adding much-needed musical color to the Advent repertoire, Tryin' to Get Ready firmly establishes Janèt as one of the most gifted liturgical composers in the world today.

Brings the story of salvation alive
The liturgical service known as "Lessons and Carols" finds its roots in John 1:14, considered by many theologians to be one of the most profound doctrinal statements in the Scriptures: "And the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us..." Originally conceived by Edward White Benson in 1880 for the 10:00pm Christmas Eve service, the future Archbishop of Canterbury created what has become one of the most widely recognized Christmas musical traditions.

Reflects on the Advent mysteries
A mixture of well-known hymns and stunning choral reflections on the Advent mysteries, this collection is a gift to all who love choral music. Useful as a listening resource for the person in the pew, Verbum Caro also gives choir directors an opportunity to enhance their repertoires for this holy season.

Features some of today's top choral composers
Each of the 23 pieces wonderfully illuminates the Scriptures. Performed in the high-choral English tradition, Verbum Caro features some of today's most renowned choral composers, including Derek Healey, Richard Hillert, Michael Joncas, Colin Mawby, Bonnie Miksch, Richard Proulx, Andrew Wright and many others! Enjoy arrangements for treble voices and mixed choir.

Draws together churches of all denominations
Benson's service of word and song has drawn people of many denominations (and even different faiths) together in a yearly celebration of renewal. Having expanded beyond England and the Anglican faith, churches all over the world now gather to celebrate this central narrative of the Christian faith.

Buy the octavo packet and save
Choral directors and music ministers, do you want to bring this wonderful collection to life in your community? Stay organized and save money with the Verbum Caro octavo packet. Get 20 octavos for half the cost of purchasing them individually.

Tracks: Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland | Once in Royal David's City | Adam Lay Ybounden | Puer Nobis Nascitur | Drop Down Dew, O Heavens | Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence | Come, Watch and Wait | Born on This Day | Savior of the Nations, Come | There Is No Rose of Such Virtue | Ave Maria: Rejoice, Most Highly Favored | Gaude, Virgo | Baloo, Lammy | The Lowly Child | O Magnum Mysterium | Shepherding Their Sheep | Angelus ad Pastores Ait | While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks | Leader in Starlight | Coventry Carol | Verbum Caro | O Come, All Ye Faithful | Toccata on "Veni Emmanuel"

This two-CD set by Gerard Chiusano and Mary Chiusano features 12 songs for youth during Advent/Christmas. Disc one contains words and music while disc two features instrumental versions of the album.

This 14-song MP3 album features instrumental versions of Mark Friedman's and Janet Vogt's album We Shall Prepare.

This 14-song CD from Mark Friedman and Janet Vogt features readings and songs for Advent, Christmas and beyond.

This is the MP3 playlist for We Shall Prepare.

This moving collection of readings and music draws not just on the Christmas story related in the New Testament, but connects the birth of Jesus with the prophesies of the Old Testament by focusing on biblical figures from the Jesse Tree.

We Shall Prepare is structured with readings between each musical piece to enhance the continuity appropriate to the season. The inclusion of the readings on the recording makes it an excellent tool for teaching while making it fun to listen to at home.

Rejoice in God's love
Music has a way of breathing new life into words normally spoken or written on a page. Hear the biblical message with fresh ears and rejoice in song with uplifting melodies that carry God's love into your daily life.

Enrich worship throughout the year
From pieces that celebrate the coming of the Lord ("Enter the Stable" and "Mary Loved Her Baby") to selections for Epiphany ("In the Cold Three Eastern Kings) and Holy Week ("Jesus Went with His Disciples"), What a Joy! is packed with 27 songs to enrich worship throughout the year.

Tracks: What Did You Go Out to See | What More Can I Do | God Is My Stronghold | God Led His People | Listen Now, Jerusalem | Come Out, Lazarus | What a Joy | Like the Trees | Hear Now the Universe | Jesus Went with His Disciples | Madonna of the Little Ones | Every Day is a Hymn of Beauty | Oh Come, Lord Jesus | Stainless the Maiden | Many Times I Have Turned | Such a Proof of Love | Arise in Beauty | In the Cold Three Eastern Kings | When the Angel Came That Morning | Dancing David | In the Darkness | The Walls of Jericho | Enter the Stable | Have You Seen the Face of Jesus | Lord, Remember | Mary Loved Her Baby | We Celebrate This Festive Day