Podcasts by The Commons from Spirit
The Commons is a series of unplugged interviews with the top Catholic recording artists. These are candid interviews and intimate performances by the top contemporary Catholic musicians.
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Of the Father's Love Begotten by Curtis Stephan from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.598033
Curtis Stephan invites us into his home to discuss his arrangement of the 4th- or 5th-century chant celebrating the mystery of the incarnation. Musicians will appreciate Curtis' instruction on how ...
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God So Loved the World by Chris Muglia from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.594129
After hearing the iconic John 3:16 proclaimed at liturgy, Chris Muglia reflected on what it means that"God so loved the world."His upbeat song is an engaging celebration of how God pours out mercy ...
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Open My Eyes by Jesse Manibusan from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.590099
Jesse Manibusan shares the inspiring story behind his beloved signature song. Born from a simple Lectio Divina reflection on Scripture,"Open My Eyes"has blossomed into a multicultural favorite, inc...
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Pilgrim, Walk On by Tom Booth from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.586188
In a powerful performance video, Tom Booth shares a stirring song on contemplation that he co-composed with Sarah Hart. Jesus said the kingdom of heaven lives within us. It is a journey of growth a...
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Take These Ashes by Sarah Hart from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.582377
Lent calls us to journey inward with God, and Sarah Hart's new song invites us into deep prayer as a procession song during the Distribution of Ashes on Ash Wednesday.
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Freedom in Your Cross by Cooper Ray from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.578309
While at prayer, Cooper Ray found inspiration to compose this thoughtful ballad. Deep within our own personal storms, our love for God is set free by the Cross.
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High Above Our Way by Steve Angrisano and Curtis Stephan from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.574392
In a fascinating conversation, Steve Angrisano and Curtis Stephan reveal how they co-wrote their inspiring ballad,"High Above Our Way."Prayer is the key to collaboration, as well as a conviction th...
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Prayer of Abandonment by Tom Booth from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.570993
As a gift to Mother Teresa, Tom Booth composed this beautiful song that was inspired by a prayer written by Blessed Charles de Foucauld. The composer shares a moving story on how the Saint from Cal...
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I've Got a River by Steve Angrisano, Tom Booth, Cooper Ray and Curtis Stephan from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.568100
Curtis Stephan had an inspired idea for music that celebrates Christian joy. Cooper Ray, Tom Booth and Steve Angrisano joined him, and together they composed an upbeat, bluegrass-based song that tr...
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Pentecost Sequence by Jesse Manibusan and Remi Fonseca Bauer from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.565136
In this episode of The Commons, Jesse Manibusan and Remi Fonseca Bauer discuss the origins of sequences in the Church and their role in the liturgy today, as well as the role of Paraclete,"God who ...
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The House that Love Is Building by Sarah Hart from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.562740
The rich imagery of Sarah Hart's lyrics is underscored by a striking and simple melody that is housed in a contemporary arrangement. The result is a masterpiece of hymn craft that celebrates the bo...
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Corpus Christi Sequence by James Poppleton from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.559609
Influenced by his love for chant and classical music, composer and pastoral musician James Poppleton composed a setting of the shorter poetic text of the Sequence for the Solemnity of the Most Holy...
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Our God Is Here/Dios Est? Aqu? by Iv?n D?az and Chris Muglia from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.556272
Iv?n D?az and Chris Muglia collaborate on a new Spanish and English version of Chris' popular contemporary worship song. Originally composed as a way to invite people into the sacred liturgy, this ...
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Drawn to You by Sarah Hart from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.553069
Sarah Hart composed this song for the Presentation and Preparation of the Gifts as part of Love as Never Before, her upcoming collection of music for the Eucharistic liturgy. In"Drawn to You,"Sarah...
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Sacred Silence/Paz Sagrada byTom Booth and Iv?n D?az from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.549594
Tom Booth says the inspiration for"Sacred Silence"arrived upon him during group prayer."The priest stopped talking, I stopped playing music, and we all sat there in beautiful silence."This new Span...
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We Are One by Jan?t Sullivan Whitaker from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.546826
Originally composed by Jan?t Sullivan Whitaker as a theme song for a youth conference of the same name,"We Are One"is a timely song for every generation. We acknowledge our differences, even as we ...
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The Body of Christ by Sarah Hart from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.543481
Sarah Hart's new song has a simple refrain that people can sing from memory as they process to the altar for Communion. The verses express the eucharistic theology of Christ's sacrifice on the Cros...
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Fragrance Prayer by Tom Booth from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.539981
Saint John Henry Newman's prayer,"Radiating Christ,"was a beloved favorite of Saint Teresa of Calcutta and her Sisters of Charity, who recited the prayer daily after Communion. They in turn inspire...
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All that We Have Seen by Sarah Hart from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.536486
When Mary Magdalene and the disciples encountered the Risen Jesus, he empowered them to run and share God's love with everyone. Sarah Hart's new song inspires us to do the same: Go forth from our p...
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Amen, Let It Be Done by Curtis Stephan from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.532179
As we receive the Body of Christ in the eucharistic liturgy, the Church on earth sings in union with the heavenly kingdom. This powerful Communion song inspires us to bring Christ's love to the wor...
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Beautiful Is Your Love by Josh Blakesley from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.527721
Josh Blakesley, Sarah Hart and Marc Byrd composed a song of praise and thanksgiving that serves as a bridge between Communion and adoration. After we receive the Body of Christ in the sacred liturg...
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You Welcomed Me by Tom Booth from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.523271
Tom Booth was inspired by his friends who were working to welcome persecuted Catholics around the world into the United States. Utilizing Matthew 25 and John 21 as his Scriptural sources, Tom compo...
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The Lord Is My Light by Michael Avolicino from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.518794
Michael Avolicino's appealing and melodic setting of Psalm 27 is a heartfelt expression of the psalmist's confident hope in God, who gives us the courage to overcome the darkness and fears of life.
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Come to His Manger by Casey McKinley from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.513840
Casey McKinley and his pastor, Father Reynold Furrell, collaborated on this reflective contemporary Christmas song that brings a much needed message of hope to our wounded and weary world.
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Remembrance of You by Sarah Hart and Sarah Kroger from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.509313
Sarah Hart and Sarah Kroger, sisters in faith, composed this lovely reflection on the gift of the Eucharist. The appealing and lilting melody invites the community to walk with Jesus from the Last ...
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Solitude Song (Follow Me) by Tom Booth from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.504204
In his search for God's will, Tom Booth found encouragement in the words of Thomas Merton, an American Trappist monk whose life of contemplation inspired the world."Solitude Song"is a prayerful hea...
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Litany of Humility from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.499346
Thomas Muglia was inspired by a prayer attributed to Cardinal Rafael Merry del Val of Spain who served as friend and advisor to Pope St. Pius X. This gentle setting of the Litany of Humility is a c...
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We Adore You from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.493859
Inspired by Saint Paul's wisdom in the fifth chapter of the Letter to the Romans, PJ Anderson shares"We Adore You,"a compelling prayer of gratitude for the love that Jesus poured out for us upon th...
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Be with Me, Lord from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.487236
Ken Canedo's tuneful setting of Psalm 91,"Be with Me, Lord,"became a favorite for young people who in today's world experience challenges their parents never faced. The song helps them realize that...
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With Our Eyes on the Cross from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.481271
The Apostle Paul exhorted the early Christians in Philippi to think about"whatever is true...honorable...just...pure...lovely...gracious."In Hebrews, the author encourages"let us...persevere in run...
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Alleluia! He Is Risen from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.475900
This buoyant and joyful Easter song hearkens back to Bob Hurd's early folk style, yet bears the same hallmarks of all Bob's work, including its foundation in scripture and its theological depth. Us...
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See, I Make All Things New from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.469761
Based on Revelation 21, Ken Canedo's anthemic song"See, I Make All Things New"transforms the Biblical author's visions of a new heaven and new earth into lyrics full of hope and welcome. Especially...
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Holy Spirit, Come from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.456974
Co-written with Sarah Hart and Tom Booth, Greg Walton's"Holy Spirit, Come"is a wonderful meditation for Pentecost and for confirmation celebrations. The song incorporates two different prayers in a...
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I Am the Bread of Life from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.450792
Steve Angrisano and Tom Booth share a live, informal performance of their gentle Eucharistic hymn,"I Am the Bread of Life,"based on the compassionate words of Jesus: I am the Bread of Life.
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O God of Every Longing from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.444506
O God of Every Longing"is a reminder of God's comfort and faithfulness through these difficult times. Sarah Hart was inspired to write this gentle song of hope after a conversation with her parents...
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The Feast Meant for Everyone from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.438272
In this episode of The Commons, Tom Booth reflects on his and Sarah Hart's song,"The Feast Meant for Everyone,"after a moving performance by Sarah and PJ Anderson. Tom explains that he and Sarah wo...
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Stay with Me Lord from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.432045
In this episode of The Commons, Thomas Muglia performs and discusses his song"Stay with Me, Lord,"based on the prayer by Padre Pio. Thomas explains that Padre Pio, also known as St. Pio of Pietrelc...
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Blessed Are You from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.425902
In this episode of The Commons, Sarah Hart performs and discusses her song based on the beatitudes,"Blessed Are You."She reflects on Jesus' teaching which flips all of our expectations -- that we a...
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Ave Maria (Mary Sing with Joyful Heart) from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.421117
In this episode of The Commons, Steve Angrisano performs and discusses his song based on hymn text by James Quinn,"Ave Maria (Mary Sing with Joyful Heart)."Steve explains how the five verses of Jam...
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When Jesus Comes to Jordan's Stream from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.416025
In this episode of The Commons, Casey McKinley performs and discusses his song"When Jesus Comes to Jordan's Streams,"with lyrics written by Michael Joncas. The song is based on the Lectionary readi...
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Lead Us to the Cross from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.410666
In this episode of The Commons, Ken Canedo talks with Chris Muglia about the importance of Lent and the lenten themes in his song"Lead Us to the Cross."Chris then performs the song. In this powerfu...
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You're Not Done from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.405502
In this episode of The Commons, Thomas Muglia performs and discusses his song"You're Not Done."Thomas wrote this at the height of the pandemic when he was struggling with doubt and discouragement. ...
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Our New Day from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.400054
In this episode of The Commons, Sarah Hart performs and discusses her song for Easter,"Our New Day."Sarah wrote"Our New Day"in 2020, during the coronavirus pandemic when people were unable to gathe...
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Let Me Decrease from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.394712
In this episode of The Commons, Thomas Muglia performs and discusses his song,"Let Me Decrease."Thomas explains that he was inspired to write this song after he felt called to share his faith despi...
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You Are Welcome Here from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.389296
In this episode of The Commons, popular Catholic artist Chris Muglia performs his song,"You Are Welcome Here."Chris then discusses how he was inspired to write the song after hearing a story about ...
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Let My Tongue Be Silenced from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.383654
In this episode of The Commons, Thomas Muglia performs and discusses his song,"Let My Tongue Be Silenced."Inspired by Psalm 137 and the redemptive story of the prodigal son, the song is a prayer th...
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Prayer of St. Augustine from 2023-12-14T04:45:42.377548
In this episode of The Commons, Catholic artist Ken Canedo presents his song,"Prayer of St. Augustine."Performed by vocalist Dominic Smith, the song is based on the words of St. Augustine in Book 1...
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Be Merciful, O Lord/Create in Me by Curtis Stephan from 2022-03-07T09:46:44.154935
The Psalms express the heartfelt emotions of the sacred author. Psalm 51 is an especially vulnerable prayer of David, who struggled with his fall from grace. Curtis Stephan captures David's yearnin...
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Come, Holy Spirit by Robert Feduccia and Tom Booth from 2022-03-07T09:46:44.152039
Robert Feduccia and Tom Booth present their song to the Trinity and the Holy Spirit,"Come, Holy Spirit."
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My Soul Rejoices by Sarah Hart from 2022-03-07T09:46:44.148720
Sarah Hart's new setting of the Magnificat has a compelling drive not usually associated with Marian hymns. Tender yet strong, My Soul Rejoices sings of Mary's joy in the saving power of her God.
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Make Your Home in Me by Ben Walther from 2022-03-07T09:46:44.145785
"Make Your Home in Me"is a song about the homeless of Christ himself. Having no place to lay his head or to rest, he is in search of a home. Ben Walther is asking for Jesus to make his dwelling wit...
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Communion Song: Do This in Memory of Me by Chris Muglia from 2022-03-07T09:46:44.142970
"Do This in Memory of Me"is the most popular of the recent spiritandsong.com Communion songs. Hear a wonderful performance by Chris Muglia and learn a song that is rooted in the very words of Jesus...
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Remain in Me, I Am the Vine by Curtis Stephan and Steve Angrisano from 2022-03-07T09:46:44.139899
Jesus Christ is our life! Those remain in him have everlasting life. Curtis Stephan and Steve Angrisano have teamed up to bring this powerful scripture from John chapter 15 to life.
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Jesus, Meek and Humble by Ben Walther and Sarah Hart from 2022-03-07T09:46:44.137676
Ben and Sarah worked together to craft an exquisite contemporary hymn that reflects on the life of Christ through the lens of his humility. Jesus, meek and humble, lead us to your heart! The Common...
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Spirit of the Living God by Jesse Manibusan from 2022-03-07T09:46:44.134874
Jesse Manibusan performs Sarah Hart's new ballad on the Holy Spirit, who breathes mercy upon us and empowers us as the Body of Christ. Appropriate for the Year of Mercy, this song will be a favorit...
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A Place at Your Table by Ben Walther from 2022-03-07T09:46:44.090730
Inspired by his journey to Ghana with Catholic Relief Services, Ben Walther shares"A Place at Your Table,"a Communion song that calls us into mission to bring Christ into the world.
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The King of Love My Shepherd Is by Sarah Kroger from 2022-03-07T09:46:44.088491
To help unite the generations, Sarah Kroger presents a heartfelt contemporary arrangement for a beautiful traditional hymn of the loving Shepherd who always seeks us and forgives us.
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Emmanuel by Steve Angrisano from 2022-03-07T09:46:44.085847
With infectious melody and bright guitar, Steve Angrisano brings a joyful contemporary vibe to the traditional"O Antiphons."The result is"Emmanuel,"one of today's most popular Advent songs.
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Let It Be Done by Chris Muglia from 2022-03-07T09:46:44.081550
In this uplifting song, Chris Muglia invites us to unite ourselves with Mary and Joseph, whose unwavering faith empowers us to say,"Yes, Lord, we're ready to believe."
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Love Has Captured the Night by Josh Blakesley from 2022-03-07T09:46:44.077096
"Love a child and a redeemer, Jesus born this day ...."Josh Blakesley has written a beautiful new Christmas song that is easily sung by the people you're leading. Watch the video and see how to lea...
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Fish with Me by Ken Canedo and Jesse Manibusan from 2022-03-07T09:46:44.072753
Youth minister Ken Canedo composed this upbeat song on discipleship as an invitation for young people to follow Jesus. With its easy chords, fun melody and interactive gestures,"Fish with Me"has en...
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I Am the Bread of Life by Steve Angrisano and Tom Booth from 2022-03-07T09:46:44.069037
What happens when two master songsmiths look into their"unfinished ideas"file? Steve Angrisano and Tom Booth share how the Holy Spirit inspired them to work together in composing this gentle Euchar...
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Church of Justice by Ken Canedo from 2022-03-07T09:46:44.063787
Ken Canedo, Robert Feduccia, Sarah Kroger, ValLimar Jansen, Pedro Rubalcava, Ben Walther and Greg Walton were welcomed warmly by the people of Ghana during a recent mission trip sponsored by CRS an...
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The Lord Is My Shepherd by Josh Blakesley from 2022-03-07T09:46:44.059062
This setting of Psalm 23 is one of Josh Blakesley's earliest composed songs, and it gently expresses the psalmist's confidence in the goodness of God.
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Leading Us Home by Steve Angrisano from 2022-03-07T09:46:44.054541
Cooper Ray discusses Steve Angrisano's trip to Jerusalem and the inspiration behind"Leading Us Home."
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Cry Out with Joy/You Will Draw Water by Josh Blakesley from 2022-03-07T09:46:44.050153
Josh Blakesley's setting of Isaiah 12 is a Responsorial Psalm for Advent and for the Easter Vigil. The song's joyful vibe also makes it appropriate throughout the year for Gathering or Preparation ...
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Ye Sons and Daughters by Josh Blakesley from 2022-03-07T09:46:44.045865
Josh Blakesley studied the history of this ancient Easter hymn and he appreciates its place in sacred music. His guitar-driven arrangement honors the tradition while giving it a fresh approach for ...
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Sacred Silence by Tom Booth from 2022-03-07T09:46:44.039118
An old theology professor once said that the study of theology should lead us to our knees in silence. Tom Booth shares the story and the technique behind his song, Sacred Silence, a song that shou...
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Revive Us, O God by Jesse Manibusan from 2022-03-07T09:46:44.035036
When the pastoral care ministers of a Catholic hospital asked Jesse to write a song about healing, he gave them"Revive Us, O God."Inspired by Psalm 85, this thoughtful ballad sings of the hope that...
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All for Love by Sarah Hart from 2022-03-07T09:46:44.000578
In this reflective song for Communion, Sarah Hart and Dwight Liles help us sing prayerfully of the selfless sacrifice of Christ:"You the body, you the blood, broken and poured out all for love."
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Cristo, Sáname / Jesus, Heal Me by Estela García-López from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.996099
The Commons video from Estela García-López: Cristo, Sáname / Jesus, Heal Me. Gentle and powerful ballad that can be sung by the assembly in Spanish, in English or both languages.
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In the Beginning by Ken Canedo and Jesse Manibusan from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.991589
From the iconic Prologue of John's Gospel, Jesse and Ken crafted a dynamic contemporary song that brings the ancient text into the troubled times of today's world.
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Pray For Us by Jesse Manibusan and Tom Booth from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.987166
Jesse Manibusan and Tom Booth composed this contemporary Marian song with an appealing beat and sound theology. Mary is our model of faith. We humbly pray that she will lead us to her beloved Son, ...
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More Than Conquerors by Tom Booth from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.982210
Jesse Manibusan sits down with Tom Booth to discuss the joyful and fun new song,"More Than Conquerors."Based on Romans 8:37-39, this energetic rocker by Tom Booth...
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Heart of My God by Sarah Hart from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.977414
Josh Blakesley sits down with Sarah Hart to discuss the song,"Heart of My God,"written with Kelly Minter. Sarah and her friend co-wrote this thoughtful ballad on the boundless depth of God's love.
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Rain on Me by Cooper Ray from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.973391
Robert Feduccia sits down with Cooper Ray to hear the story and listen to the song."Rain on me, won't you rain your love on me?"
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All Are Welcome (All Belong) by Jesse Manibusan from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.968919
Ken Canedo sits down with Jesse Manibusan to discuss the inspiration behind his new song, All Are Welcome (All Belong). While listening to Pedro Rubalcava giving a talk, Jesse was struck by Pedro's...
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Tend the Ground by Curtis Stephan from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.964787
Curtis Stephan was inspired to compose this thoughtful ballad after reading Pope Francis' encyclical, Laudato Si'. All creatures share one common home.
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For All the Saints by Trevor Thomson from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.960519
Trevor Thomson brings acoustic freshness to the iconic hymn, For All the Saints.
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Prepare the Way by Michael Avolicino from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.955248
Michael Avolicino presents his fresh and appealing approach to Isaiah 40, the classic Scripture passage for Advent that offers hope to those awaiting salvation.
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Come To Us by Steve Angrisano from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.942729
Steve Angrisano composed a thoughtful song from the point of view of the Magi, whose courage led them through uncertainty to the Son of God.
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We Adore by Sarah Hart from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.897703
In this thoughtful and beautiful ballad, Sarah Hart reflects on the birth of Jesus within the larger context of his role as Savior of the world.
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God, Our Source and Life, Unite Us by Trevor Thomson from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.892881
In response to his own experience of loss and grief, Trevor Thomson's powerful song is a heartfelt prayer for God's light and peace.
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We Come Alive by Cooper Ray and Sarah Hart from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.888318
In this episode of the Commons, Ben Walther sits down with Cooper Ray and Sarah Hart to discuss We Come Alive, a song that they wrote together for Cooper's new album, Anywhere For You.
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Lead Me to the Desert by Sarah Hart from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.879005
Inspired by the writings of Thomas Merton, Sarah Hart and Dwight Liles share a song of contemplation for those who feel called to discover God by walking in the desert with Jesus.
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God So Loved by Ken Canedo from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.873295
The new song from Fish With Me is based on John 3:16, which is perhaps the most famous passage in the entire Bible, memorized by generations of Christians. Ken Canedo composed a contemporary settin...
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You Stand Knocking by Tom Booth from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.868700
Jesus stands knocking at the door of our hearts. How do we respond? Tom Booth shares a thoughtful reflection on the Lord's desire to enter into friendship with us."I am yours . . . you are mine."
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What Wondrous Love Is This by Josh Blakesley from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.863449
Sarah Kroger presents Josh Blakesley's stirring contemporary arrangement of this iconic American folk hymn, beloved by Christians of all generations."What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my sou...
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Alleluia! Love Is Alive by Steve Angrisano from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.856139
Steve Angrisano, Jesse Manibusan and Sarah Hart collaborated to write an Easter song that is perfect to celebrate Christ's victory over the grave!
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May You Walk by Sarah Hart from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.851632
Sarah Hart composed a touching ballad for her daughter's Confirmation. With special verses for graduation, this song sends young people out into the world to stand always in God's light.
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Exposition/O Saving Victim by Curtis Stephan and Steve Angrisano from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.849062
Inspired by their love of both traditional and contemporary hymnody, the two have collaborated on a new song for Eucharistic adoration."Exposition/O Saving Victim"is a call to deeper contemplation ...
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Our God is Here by Chris Muglia from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.846531
Chris Muglia's signature song emerged from his ministry as a pastoral musician and leader of parish missions. An inter-generational favorite,"Our God Is Here"helps unite the People of God as they g...
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Ready the Way by Curtis Stephan from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.843991
In this episode, Curtis Stephan shares the story behind his inspirational song"Ready the Way,"and gives us insight into what was going through his mind, and his heart, when he wrote it. While prima...
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Where Shall We Go? by Ken Canedo and Jesse Manibusan from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.841285
Ken Canedo reflected on Jesus' teaching on the Bread of Life in John 6:22-71. He shared his thoughts with Jesse Manibusan, and together they composed this Communion song that challenges us to make ...
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Taste and See by Curtis Stephan from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.806525
Curtis Stephan offers a fresh new take on Psalm 34, which is one of the most utilized common Responsorial Psalms in the Lectionary.
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Ave Maria Litany by Jesse Manibusan and Tom Booth from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.797656
Jesse Manibusan and Tom Booth crafted an exquisite contemporary litany - a series of short prayers asking Mary, the First Disciple, for guidance and intercession. This litany utilizes the many mult...
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You Are the Light by Sarah Hart from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.792997
After preparing her kids for school one day, Sarah received an email from Rick Modlin of OCP, which mentioned the need for more songs focused on the light of Christ.
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A Light to the Nations by Ben Walther from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.776729
Inspired by Isaiah 49 ("I will make you a light to the nations"), Ben Walther composed this energizing song of our mission to bring Christ's light to all people."Your love within us, a beacon brigh...
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The Bread of Angels by Curtis Stephan from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.772130
The Eucharist is the Sacrament of unity and the center of our lives. In this beautiful song for Communion, Curtis Stephan respectfully bridges the generations by blending the traditional feel with ...
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Hymn to Christ the King by Sarah Hart from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.767212
Sarah Hart collaborated with her friends Josh Blakesley, Sarah Kroger and Ike Ndolo to compose a contemporary hymn that celebrates the compassionate heart of Christ. Through his kingship, Jesus rev...
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Come To Me by Tom Booth from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.764430
Tom Booth's soulful ballad calls the listener to contemplation with the profound truth of God's loving presence within us."There's no reason to fear; I'm living inside you. With every breath that y...
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The Servant King by Jaime Cortez from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.761542
To a modern world that often seems obsessed with power, wealth and easy gratification, Jaime Cortez presents the example of the Servant King who kneels down to wash our feet.
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Come To Us by Greg Walton from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.758360
Greg Walton looked to ancient hymns as inspiration for this contemporary Advent song about the journey from our broken darkness toward the bright promise of Christmas.
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I Rejoice by Sarah Hart from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.699675
Sarah Hart's setting of the Magnificat captures the joy of Mary's iconic prayer as she reflected on all the wondrous things God had done for her. This is a thoughtful song for Marian feasts, Advent...
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Christ Our Light Has Come by Steve Angrisano and Curtis Stephan from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.697298
Steve Angrisano shares a moving family story of how his grandfather reflected the light of Christ. Curtis Stephan then joins Steve in performing their new song that will bring joyful hope to the li...
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Ready and Willing by Tom Booth from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.691216
In the spirit of Saint Damien of Molokai, Tom Booth and his friends from Hawaii composed an energizing call to service and ministry. Saint Damien's love for Christ was so great that he always said"...
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As Christ Is For Us by Janèt Sullivan Whitaker from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.687493
Inspired by the social justice outreach of her parish, Janèt Sullivan Whitaker sings of ministry and service in"As Christ Is for Us,"a song for Communion or Sending that calls us to bring Ch...
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Anywhere For You by Cooper Ray from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.680288
In the midst of chaos and uncertainty, God is there. In this powerful song, Cooper Ray sings of faith in the Lord's love and mercy.
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Forgiven by Chris Muglia from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.677244
Chris Muglia and Tom Booth share a tender personal song that inspires us to deepen our relationship with Jesus by believing that we are truly forgiven. The Bridge creatively prays through the Praye...
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Be Merciful, O Lord by Steve Angrisano from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.673949
Psalm 51 is prayed often during Lent, at the Liturgy of the Hours, at Reconciliation Services, and on other occasions throughout the liturgical year. Steve Angrisano shares the story behind his cla...
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Be Still And Know That I Am God by Tom Booth and Sarah Hart from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.671307
Tom Booth and Sarah Hart crafted a simple contemporary setting of Psalm 46's call to contemplation for our busy and complex world. In the video, Steve Angrisano joins the composers as they sing in ...
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Hosanna to the Son of David by Tom Booth from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.664093
The crowds that called for Jesus to be crucified are the same you hailed him as the Son of David on Palm Sunday. Tom Booth has given the Church a contemporary version of this classic Palm Sunday text.
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Gather at the Water by Sarah Hart from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.661830
Sarah Hart offers a rare glimpse into the recording studio as she and her singers lay down vocals for"Gather at the Water,"a standout track on Baptism from her recent album, Sacrament, featuring so...
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Jesus Is Here by Cooper Ray from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.659233
Inspired by the Palm Sunday celebration of Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem, Cooper Ray got together with his friend Steve Angrisano to compose a powerful song that reminds us of Christ's sav...
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Do Something Beautiful for God by Tom Booth and Carl Herrgesell from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.656900
In this very special studio performance, co-composers Tom Booth and Carl Herrgesell share their moving ballad inspired by Saint Mother Teresa's challenge to"go into the world, loving the people tha...
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Ablaze by Ben Walther from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.599610
In this video, Sarah Hart sits down with Ben Walther to discuss his new song, Ablaze. As you are sealed with the truth, so may you seal the truth in your heart. Write God's word upon your soul, and...
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Go Into the World by Tom Booth from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.597454
In this video, Tom discusses his song"Go Into the World"with friend and fellow composer Curtis Stephan. Inspired by the wisdom of Saint Teresa of Calcutta and Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, Tom Booth com...
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Day of Peace by Janèt Sullivan Whitaker from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.594853
Composed in response to the Columbine tragedy, Janèt sings of the hopes and dreams of parents for their children in today's world."Oh, let us work, oh, let us pray, oh, let us live for peace."
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To One by Ben Walther from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.589466
Inspired by Pope Benedict XVI's encyclical,"God Is Love,"Ben has composed a thoughtful and powerful song on Jesus' compassionate mercy and justice.
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Hail Holy Queen by Josh Blakesley from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.586958
Josh Blakesley gives this classic Catholic hymn a fresh prayerful arrangement, respecting the melody with guitar-friendly chords that lift the song to new heights."And when our life-breath leaves u...
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We Gather As One by Cooper Ray from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.582105
Tom Booth sits down with Cooper Ray to discuss his new song,"We Gather As One."Written with Josh Blakesley, the song is written from a place of real life, brokenness and struggles, but it's a song ...
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Divine Praises (Blessed Be) by Josh Blakesley from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.579487
Josh Blakesley and Sarah Hart share with us their beautiful song"Divine Praises."Together they recall their experiences leading Eucharistic Adoration at youth events and how it led them to create t...
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Take Up Our Cross by Sarah Hart and Curtis Stephan from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.577303
In this video from The Commons archives, Curtis Stephan and Sarah Hart share their song"Take Up Our Cross,"co-written with Marc Byrd. Reflecting upon his performance with Steve Angrisano at World Y...
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Hold On to Love by Jesse Manibusan from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.574803
Jesse Manibusan's gentle song is a prayerful litany of hope for today's world. Despite life's painful storms, grace and mercy are overflowing when we hold on to God's love.
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Chosen and Called (Greatness) by Chris Muglia from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.572304
Chris Muglia shares the story behind his uplifting song"Chosen and Called (Greatness)."Originally titled"I Am a Child of God,"the song reminds us of our meaning and purpose in life. We are each giv...
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In My Father's House by Tom Booth from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.569102
With inspiration taken from the Gospel of John, Tom Booth's"In My Father's House"tells of God's love and mercy, and our chance to join him in heaven. Speaking with composer Ken Canedo, Tom recounts...
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Gracias, Señor by Azeneth González from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.561881
In this exclusive Commons video, Azeneth González sings her spirited"Gracias, Señor,"a song of thanksgiving from her joyful Spanish Mass setting, Misa Santa Teresita del Niño J...
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Creator of the Stars by Josh Blakesley from 2022-03-07T09:46:43.559526
Josh Blakesley performs his updated take on the 9th-century hymn"Creator of the Stars."A lovely ballad-style piece, Josh offers his own arrangement with added refrain, while utilizing the original ...
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