Long a singing talent on the recordings of David Haas, Marty Haugen, and others, Lori True now emerges as a bright new composer with a voice of her own in A Place at the Table. This impressive debut by a major new liturgical voice is a well-rounded collection of music you'll use again and again. The title song, with an evocative text by Shirley Erena Murray, was introduced to an enthusiastic crowd at the 2001 National NPM Convention. Texts by established hymn writers Ruth Duck, Brian Wren, and Sylvia Dunstan, as well as original texts by the composer, are also paired with Lori's truly singable melodies. Plus, this is simply a great-sounding recording.

This CD makes a great gift for anyone in need of healing prayer. It is perfect for reflection in the different “sanctuaries” of our lives-places like the car, the office, or even amidst nature during a quiet walk or respite under a tree, a blanket of stars, or the sun-drenched sky. Reflect on one prayer everyday. Use them in prayer services, private devotions, public prayer, or small Christian communities. Author and composer Lawton reads each reflection himself; his gentle delivery and rich vocal timbre breathe compassion and life into these expressive words of inspiration and hope—lighting a pathway to peace and shepherding the soul toward rest.

Dominic Trumfio (flute) and Kelly Dobbs Mickus (piano & organ) join forces for this CD, highlighting the broad spectrum of flute literature in the GIA catalog. The selections consist of arrangements and original compositions by Kathleen Basi, Jacques Berthier, Doug Denisen, Harold Owen, Richard Proulx, Richard Slater, and others. Several pieces are for unaccompanied flute.

A Changed Heart is both a journey through the paschal mystery and a journey of new direction and change. With A Changed Heart, bestselling composer and author David Haas provides invaluable assistance to those preparing retreats, bible studies, and adult and youth catechetical event and is a moving companion for personal study. Your spiritual pilgrimage is guided by a variety of resources: a book of prayers and reflections, a companion CD, and a collection of the printed choral music. The CD recording of the songs invites contemplation, enhancing the experience of the book as you listen, sing and pray. The music collection includes printed copies of the choral arrangements of the 15 songs that comprise A Changed Heart. All of these pieces are also available individually.

From fun and funky to heartfelt and soulful, Aaron Thompson’s high energy and deep faith shine through each and every note of his music. Let Aaron’s infectious melodies and thoughtful texts draw you in to the wonderful and inspirational messages of his ministry. Turn the Page, filled with songs of hope, is dedicated to children past and present who have experienced the betrayal of sexual abuse.

Inspired by the improvisational prayer that ends the annual guitar glinic sponsored by the National Association of Pastoral Musicians, (NPM), Bobby Fisher has arranged 21 of the church’s most cherished hymn tunes for guitar. These wonderful instrumental arrangements pair guitar and flute in a playful exchange of melody and harmony, and can be used as instrumental pieces or to accompany singing. Accessible for any flute or guitar player, these arrangements make a valuable addition to your guitar ministry’s repertoire.

Marty Haugen’s musical, That You May Have Life, proclaims the Gospel of John through song. An eclectic array of musical styles sets the stage for each chapter, bringing the emotion of the characters to life. Musical selections range from beautiful melodic ballads to lush choral harmonies. Haugen incorporates narration, sung dialogue, and song in a way that conveys more than just the biblical texts. This musical includes such familiar narratives as the woman at the well, the raising of Lazarus, and the washing of the feet at the Last Supper. The depth and breadth of each tale blooms forth, enticing us into a personal relationship with these familiar biblical figures. That You May Have Life sings these stories “that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah and that through believing you may have life in his name.”

Marty Haugen has joined with composer colleagues Fr. Michael Joncas and Tony Alonso to produce a new collection of 13 songs for worship. The music reflects a wide diversity of musical forms and styles, from the classical “Lauda Sion” (Joncas) to the beautiful “In the Arms of God” (Alonso) to the call-and-response “God Is Still Speaking” (Haugen). Psalm settings, communion songs, and songs for specific feasts (e.g., Ash Wednesday, Easter Vigil) with texts by Susan Briehl, Mary Louise Bringle, Delores Dufner OSB, John Fennelly, Alan Hommerding, and James Quinn SJ ensure that there is music here to enhance any community repertoire.

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In Endless Song is a compilation of some of Tony's finest works gathered into one collection for the express purpose of facilitating personal prayer and reflection. These are some of Tony's most beloved pieces-songs that reflect most deeply his spirituality and his voice as a songwriter. Songs like "What You Have Done for Me," "And Jesus Said," and "Here I Am" will inspire Christ-centered discipleship while "Fresh as the Morning," "I Will Lift My Eyes," and "In the Arms of God" will soothe and uplift your spirit. One of the many highlights of this recording is Tony's fresh and imaginative arrangement of "How Can I Keep from Singing." This tender song-prayer beautifully reflects the peace-filled confidence found in the knowledge that God is ever-present "through all the tumult and the strife..." Tony Alonso has been a part of the GIA family of sacred music for nearly 15 years. In this time he has compiled an impressive array of titles for liturgy, prayer, and contemplation, many of which have become staples of contemporary worship.

The clarion voice of Lori True rings out a message of justice and peace in her new recording, There is Room for Us All. True captures the essence of a world unified in songs like "Build Us a Table" and "Dream a Dream," the latter of which incorporates the tranquil entreaty, Dona nobis pacem; give us peace. The gentle soul of a humble maid is reflected effortlessly in the refrain of True's "Magnificat," while the infectious gospel rhythm of "I Lift My Soul" inspires praise and devotion. Ruth Duck and Mary Louise Bringle lend thought-provoking texts filled with heartfelt pleas for relief from pain, poverty, and oppression. There Is Room for Us All challenges us to enter into "a deeper communion with 'the poor ones here in our midst.'"

Catholic Irish Classics celebrates the sacred music of an ancient heritage and culture. The songs on this CD, both old and new, reflect the rich spirituality of Ireland. Beloved tunes such as slane and st. Columba have been sung for centuries paired with relatively newer texts like "Be Thou My Vision" and "O Breathe on Me, O Breath of God." Meanwhile, songs like "The Clouds' Veil" or "May the Road Rise to Meet You" are contemporary musical settings of prayers and texts that have issued from the lips of the faithful for generations. This recording features the talented voices of Liam Lawton, Theresa Donohoo, Ian Callanan, and many more. Have a listen and let Catholic Irish Classics feed your soul, spark your imagination, and whisk you away on a journey of faith to the Emerald Isle.

Gathered for God is the collaboration of eleven talented composers joining forces to create music that celebrates God's love for us. The songs in this collection are great for a variety of liturgical uses. Marty Haugen's “The Reign of God Is Near” is the perfect complement for a triumphant entrance procession. The poignant text of John Bell's “Dolorosa” will bring comfort in times of sorrow. Liam Lawton's “Eternal Is Your Love” has a beautiful melody embracing an expressive refrain that simply begs to be sung. “Praise the God of All Beginnings,” by Michael Joncas, employs a festive text by Herman G. Stuempfle Jr. And that's not all. The collection also includes new music from other great composers like Chris de Silva, Tony Alonso, Rory Cooney, Gary Daigle, Francis Patrick O'Brien, Donna Peña, and Michael Mahler. This collection is a must-have!

True communion songs celebrate the communal nature of the moment, bringing the entire church together in song and prayer as the people share in the Lord’s Supper. The songs composed and chosen by David Haas for Table Songs, Volume 2 do just that, with striking melodies and easy-to-learn refrains. Composed by David and friends Tony Alonso, Kate Cuddy, Rob Glover, and Lori True, the 18 songs in this collection are usable throughout the liturgical year, with four of the songs written as “ritual units,” uniting the fraction rite with the communion song.

From the Taize Community comes another stunning new recording! Venite Exultemus features many of the never-before-recorded chants that have become popular in Taize over the past few years including "The Kingdom of God," "Venite Exultemus Domino," and several wonderful chants in Spanish. Many different languages are represented on this recording as well as two songs from the eastern Christian tradition, "Alleluia, slava tiebie Boze" and "Bogoroditse Dievo."

In the crazy, often relentless pace of today's world, Liam Lawton brings us to a place of peace and solace with his new recording, In the Quiet. Meditative melodies are combined with reflective texts to create a unique and wonderful listening experience filled with the traditional Celtic spirituality found in all of Liam's music. Each song in this collection offers a gentle and beautiful reminder of God's holy presence in our lives. The title song, written in response to the horrific events of September 11, 2001, speaks of God being beside us even when the worst is happening. "So Longs My Soul" is a song of great hope and trust in God, based on Psalm 42. "Ruah," meaning "breath of God" speaks of the grace of the Holy Spirit. In the words of Fr. Lawton, "I hope that this collection of songs will draw you into the quiet so that you too may hear the silent whisperings and longing of God for all of us."

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!

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.

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.

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)