With a passion for liturgical prayer, the vision of Catholic Social Teaching, and witness of Pope Francis, Lori True has created a collection of sung prayer for communities who want to embrace the unrelenting love of God and the deep challenge of Christ. Here you will find songs for gathering, communion, times of grief, doubt, action, and celebration, all fashioned with texts that foster deep reflection and her signature, accessible melodies, all ready to serve a wide variety of communal gatherings. Take some time to explore Show By Your Life, and discover a very unique and prophetic collection of liturgical music that the church desperately needs.

Inspired by some of the most beautiful texts of those mystics who constantly sought a divine encounter with God, the music and lyrics of Castle of the Soul call to us and encourage us to discover our own “interior castle” or “soul within.” Songs like “Into the Quiet, God Calls You,” “Our Hearts Are Restless,” and the title track, “Castle of the Soul,” all express our deep longing for God's existence in our lives. This recording is filled with gentle, meditative music that will draw you on a journey ever inward to find your own castle of the soul. Accept God's invitation—enter in. “They are an invitation to all who live in a world of pressure and deadlines to come away into the quiet and discover the eternal beauty of God's presence.” —Tony Alonso and Liam Lawton

Michael Joncas's newest collection, Deep and Lasting Peace, is as rich as it is varied. Here you'll find festive settings of great hymns scored for congregations, choir, brass, and organ, incorporating Joncas's original texts. Simple settings of the three gospel canticles found in Luke utilize a "psalm tune," while another setting of the Maginificat is ideal for festive occasions. Responding to frequent requests, Joncas has revised the Gloria from his Psallite Mass, casting it in a "festive" setting using a refrain format augmented by brass as well as in a "ferial" setting for everyday Sunday use with two woodwinds and guitar. Not to be missed is the title track "Deep and Lasting Peace," which is sure to enter mainstream congregational Communion repertoire.

The first track on this recording says it all: "¡Increible Abundancia! Incredible Abundance!" (This piece also served as the theme song of the 2010 Los Angeles Religious Education Congress!) Sit back for—or get up and dance to—the richness of the one-of-a-kind sound of Donna Peña. Bilingual tracks are sprinkled among these 16 classics—from the evergreen "I Say Yes, Lord / Digo Sí, Señor" to the lovely duet "In Your Meadow, Luz Brillante." Songs of joy, songs of poignancy, songs of love, songs of justice—they are all here! How can we not but say YES to the best of Donna Peña? You will be glad you did!

For the Taiz� Community, prayer together, three times a day, is a vital way to return to the wellsprings, to renew hope, and to get ready to take on practical commitments. This album, like the other recordings made in Taiz�, shows how this prayer is renewed while yet remaining constant throughout the years. Many of the songs presented here are new: they were written by brothers of Taiz� between 2012 and 2017 and are recorded here for the first time. Others have been part of the community's prayer for many years. A few come from a much older tradition: for example, the hymn � vous qui dans l'obscurit� (You who in darkness) comes from the German evangelical churches of the 17th century; the litany � Sagesse (O Wisdom), which calls for the coming of Christ, is based on antiphons of the age-old tradition of the Latin Church. These last two pieces are sung at Taiz� especially during the season of Advent. Most of these songs focus on an essential reality that can be internalized more and more deeply, as the words are tirelessly repeated. The simplicity of these repetitive forms makes them easy to sing in many situations; but they can nevertheless achieve great breadth and depth, especially when the voices of a large assembly are united with solo singers and instruments.

By his words and actions, Pope Francis invites the global Church to a radically renewed personal encounter with Jesus Christ in the presence of everyone and everything we meet. The songs in this collection are a response to that invitation. They sing of the risk and the promise of encountering Jesus in the gaze of those we love, those we struggle to love, those we fear, those we don't understand, even those who have caused us or others pain. We pray these songs will anchor the joy of taking that risk deep within the hearts of those who pray with them, inspiring the work of healing wounds and creating a revolution of tenderness in a world hungry for mercy and thirsty for justice. -Tony Alonso and Jeanne Cotter. This music is one element of a larger work of story, song, and prayer available to parishes and communities wishing to reflect on and pray with the words of Pope Francis.

Winner of the Parent's Choice Award 2010! Lomax, The Hound of Music, the acclaimed PBS Kids series based on John M. Feierabend’s First Steps in Music series, breaks new ground with its great songs, engaging stories, and educational content. This CD contains favorite songs from the first season of Lomax—a terrific collection of folk tunes wonderfully performed by the top-tier musicians and characters who appear regularly on the program. Join the music-obsessed pooch Lomax, his feline sidekick Delta, their human companion Amy, and their friends as they crisscross America on their tune-filled steam train, the “Melody Hound Express,” tracking down and performing together the wonderful songs that form the heart of our diverse musical heritage.

Reunited for a fourth time, the talents of John L. Bell and the voices of Chicago's Cathedral Singers combine to produce a truly remarkable recording of top-notch choral music with Take This Moment! Like much of John Bell's work, Take This Moment sends us soaring around the globe, featuring such pieces as "Te Ensalzarÿ, SeËor," a lively, bilingual setting of Psalm 30 commissioned by the Diocese of Austin, Texas. The lovely Easter text of "While Earth Remains" is set to an exquisite Korean tune, while "I Bow My Head in Prayer" takes us back to John Bell's homeland with an ancient Scottish-Celtic text set to an even older Celtic melody. Also featured on this recording, making his debut with the Cathedral Singers, is GIA composer and guitarist Stephen Petrunak! The rich, full music in this collection is intended for parish choirs with options of three- or four-part harmony. Take This Moment is simply a glorious collection of choral works that is as enjoyable for the music-loving listener to hear as it is for the musician to perform!

The first general-purpose collection from Marty Haugen in years, Gift of God is top-notch, offering a wealth of hymns and songs for all Christians. The title song, extremely well received since its release in 2000, incorporates a simple repetitive response, making it an ideal piece for assembly participation at Christmastime. Introduced in Marty's musical The Feast of Life,"Where Your Treasure Is" is included here in a beautiful arrangement for choirs and is now available in an octavo. Gift of God also features a wonderful communion song, "Bread of Life from Heaven," set to a traditional Argentine melody. Several texts by Susan Briehl.

In this recording from Tony Alonso, you will find ritual songs of mission and ministry that challenge us to take the Gospel vision from the table of Christ Jesus to the table of the world. Songs like “How Good It Is” and “I Will Arise” portray a message of forgiveness, reconciliation, peace, and unity. These themes are also reflected in the usage of diverse languages and music from other cultures throughout this recording. Many of the songs are bilingual, incorporating both Spanish and English. “Touch the Earth Lightly,” with text by Shirley Erena Murray, is a gentle plea that calls us to be good stewards of the earth. In the title track, “Table of the World,” Alonso skillfully crafts, through the marriage of an original text to the familiar tune NETTLETON, a sending forth that directs us to “become what we receive.” Table of the World truly communicates God’s call for us to live as one in grace and peace.

Tim Shriver, Chairman of Special Olympics International, Washington, DC writes: ‘I Will Bring You Home’ is a selection of 17 songs from David Haas’s book of the same name. David has been putting music on the lips of the people of God for over four decades, and this companion recording highlights some of his most beloved songs and hymns from throughout his prestigious career as a liturgical composer. It also includes two newly composed songs that David wrote specifically for this collection, “I Will Walk with You,” and “What Can I Leave Behind.” “We are called,” as David wrote, “to love tenderly.” But sometimes, we need to sing it to feel it and feel it to live it. No one helps us along that path of love better than David Haas. His work invites us to sing, feel, and live a life of love. No follower of the gospel could hope for more, and these stories help begin to tell us why.

The Meditation collection was created to feature famous classical melodies in an original dialogue between two distinctive instruments. These beautiful recordings will encourage a sense of calmness and serenity during meditation. This edition combining kora & cello is one fo the top five best sellers from the Meditation collection. Some of the timeless titles on this recording include "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" by Bach, "Sarabande" from Suite in D minor by Handel, and the traditional Irish tune "Londonderry Air" (Danny Boy).

It's all here: bounces, lullabies, songs for tickling and wiggling…music and rhymes from Feierabend's wonderful early childhood books! Each CD combines the very best for each age group from all 5 books—more than 60 selections on each recording, complete with a fully illustrated booklet of lyrics and special directions. All songs are performed with only one voice, guitar and string bass, following Feierabend's philosophy that simplicity in musical accompaniment makes it easier for children to focus on the important melody of the song. With this collection, John M. Feierabend and Luann Saunders present a simple way to make a connection between adult and child and develop a child's imagination, as well as enjoy a wonderful playtime together.

And other folk songs, singing games, and play parties for kids of all ages. Enrich children's lives with this delightful collection of traditional music. Play the CD at school, at home, and in the car for enjoyment or study.

Children should learn as many songs as possible as readiness for future achievement in music. These high-caliber recordings are the perfect place to start. This release is a wonderful, purely instrumental collection of 100 of the world’s best-known folk songs, performed by the world’s greatest musicians—including artist faculty members and students from the Eastman School of Music, members of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, and members of Rhythm and Brass. There are countless uses for this recording: Ever need to demonstrate the sound of an instrument? Need quick access to high-quality recordings of folk songs of all different styles, tempos, and origins? Interested in exposing young children to the rich variety of instrumental music? Looking for music to play as children enter the classroom? Teachers, parents, and students will quickly wonder how they ever got along without this essential recording!

These words perfectly characterize this new recording of lush texts set by Carl Schalk. Shinee Like Stars is a brilliant collection of choral compositions ranging from majestic, robust hymns accompanied by full organ, brass, and timpani to songs of hushed reverence. Superbly performed by the Kapelle of Concordia University in River Forest, Illinois, Shine Like Stars represents the magnitude of Schalk’s skill as a composer. “These compositions are, above all, marvelous expressions of faith, truly music of the heart and soul.” (Randall Sensmeier)

For decades, the music of David Haas, Marty Haugen, and Michael Joncas has been on the lips and inscribed on the hearts of God's people. These three icons of sung praise are renowned for their ability to pour God's love into the works they compose. Collectively they have created a vast wealth of songs, hymns, psalms, and ritual music for worship - music that has been forever woven into the very fiber of our faith. ''With Gratitude'' gathers their most beloved songs and a few new ones together in joyful celebration of the profound impact their music has made on the people of God.

This gleefully entertaining collection of dinosaur songs was written for some of Marty’s biggest fans—his grandchildren! Each track highlights the distinct characteristics of a different species of dinosaur. The wide variety of fun musical styles, kooky character voices, amusing rhyming words, and enchanting children’s choir all work together to paint vivid and imaginative pictures of each dinosaur, bringing them to life—despite the fact that they’ve been extinct for millions of years. From the fearsome king of the dinosaurs (Tyrannosaurus rex) to the thundering Triceratops, this recording will engage and delight children of all ages from beginning to end and will perhaps inspire them to investigate these fascinating creatures further.

Under a starlit sky in Bethlehem, Liam Lawton was struck by the insight that the same moon and stars lit the sky when a tiny child, who was to change the world forever, was born. This inspired him to record a new Christmas album, Bethlehem Sky. Included on this recording are favorite classic carols along with Liam’s new and most treasured songs for the Christmas season. The title track is a gentle ballad that sparkles like the star that heralded Christ’s birth and calls for us all to follow. Bring the glory and peace of the Bethlehem Sky into your heart this Christmas.

Courage Can Cry is an album about victory over adversity. It glories in the triumph of the human spirit as the ghosts of fear are laid to rest. These are songs that will prompt you to rediscover the courage that lies beneath the surface of your soul. You will be inspired by the lives of many who dared to give a voice to those who have none. An ancient French writer, Blaise Paschal, who wrote, “We should always keep something beautiful in our hearts,” was the inspiration for many of the texts. These songs are meant to awaken hope and a new awareness of all that lies beneath and within, and they will help you realize that courage can cry louder than any fear or fault.

Paul Tate delights us with another collection of piano reflections. As in the previous volumes, Seasons of Grace, Volume 3 features a mixture of chant melodies, traditional hymnody, and contemporary Catholic song medleys for Lent, Advent, and Christmas. This new volume includes well-crafted arrangements of some of the church’s most beloved hymns and songs such as “Be Not Afraid” and “Prayer of St. Francis” along with the music of David Haas, Marty Haugen, Rory Cooney, Liam Lawton, Tony Alonso, Lori True, Sr. Suzanne Toolan, and more! The arrangements in the printed collection are interesting and accessible, are moderately easy, and have only a few measures of more adventurous playing. Complete your set today!

From John L. Bell and the Wild Goose Resource Group comes a new collection of 21 shorter songs for public worship. The music in The Truth that Sets Us Free magnifies God and the experience of God’s people and effectively offsets the personal focus that most popular praise songs emphasize. This diverse mix of world music has biblical roots and references—some express exultant praise—others yearning, or anger. Many of the songs are suitable for most Sundays while others are better suited to a particular season or liturgical act. It is the hope of the Iona Community that this collection will add to the pool of similar material, which takes both God and the world seriously, since it was for the world and not just humanity that Christ came.

A collection of song prayers of hope, courage, and new beginnings, Do Not Be Afraid, I Am with You by David Haas is intended to act as a compassionate companion to those in need of help as they journey through the difficult stages of life. Courage, hope, and spiritual direction are found in the music and prayers of this collection. The encouraging and soulful texts along with the comforting and uplifting melodies of the music can help to ease the pain, lift your prayer, and lead to a path toward healing. Do Not Be Afraid, I Am with You—a way through the journey, a way toward acceptance, a way to peace.

Living Spirit, Holy Fire is a monumental and refreshing collection of compositions suitable for any celebration of the Spirit. In both volumes of this major work, David and his composer friends come together to share their God-given gifts of composition, resulting in a work ablaze with the fire of the Holy Spirit. Each two-CD set celebrates the role and presence of the Holy Sprit in the life of the church and in the prayer life of believers. Living Spirit, Holy Fire includes songs, hymns, psalms, acclamations, and ritual music composed for liturgical celebrations and catechetical events, focusing on celebrations of initiation, especially the sacrament of confirmation. Biblical and ritual texts and fresh settings of the challenging and powerful poetry of Ruth Duck, John Bell, Mary Louise Bringle, Bill Huebsch, and Shirley Erena Murray join together with newly written texts by David Haas and others.

Twenty-four common psalm settings for all the seasons of the church year. Appropriate for choral/organ performance as well as smaller liturgical consorts using guitar, piano, bass, and voices.