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My presentation of a popular hymn sung at Masses, weddings and funerals. This recording was made at the funeral of Joseph Schaefer on 4/13/2018 at St. Matthew's Church. The video track is my grandkids at an Easter Egg Hunt in the woods.

On Eagle's Wings

by Michael Joncas

1. You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord
Who abide in His shadow for life
Say to the Lord
"My refuge, my rock in whom I... 
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1st Verse:
I try not to judge
But still cry when I love...
Even when it hurts I know GOD cares
For better or worse I try and give you my soul laid bare...
In these words and rhymes
In order for us to change the world it's gotta take time...
Because we are men and women only
I try and use my pen to love and defend not so lonely...
When GOD is with us
Tears become less than dust
With fears we can adjust...
  

A new collaboration of Anthony Moran and Richard Schletty. Tony's daughter, Tara Moran (a Broadway stage singer), will sing the song soon, replacing my voice in this demo. Please listen to more "Songs of Faith for Liturgies and Devotions" sung by Tara. Please visit www.catholicliturgyinsong.org – or use the insong.org shortcut.

Which arrangement do you like – v5, v6 or v7? Please comment below.

We will be adding a chorus of voices singing the Alleluias.

"Queen of Heaven, Rejoice - Regina Coeli" is recited during the Easter season instead of the "Angelus."

Queen of Heaven, Rejoice - Regina Coeli

 

Key of E [capo 2]

D/A      D/F#      G          G/C A

Queen of Heaven, rejoice. Alleluia!

    D                      G   A

The Lord is risen today. Alleluia!

       D/A   D/F#     G         G/C A                      

He has risen from the dead. Alleluia!

       D                 G D A D

He has risen as He said... 

 

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Refrain: Create in me, create in me a clean heart, O God.

Have mercy on me, O God,

     according to your merciful love;
according to your great compassion,
     blot out my transgressions.
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1st Verse:
The life I chose didn't start well
Like a dying rose I was dark but then the hell...
In my life was too much to handle
In such a way I had to dismantle...
Then pick up the pieces
The whole time I got a lift up from Jesus
The ultimate gift that was given for a reason...
A second chance
We are all blessed in advance... 

1st Verse:
The older I get
The less shoulders get wet...
Because I've cried a lifetime
I used to hide at night time...
Until I found GOD and I tried harder
I reach for the sky but I don't want to die a Martyr...
I just want to share some words
I just want to care in this world...
My heart spills through my pen
So this art won't kill what's in my head...
I have had demons in the past and they still linger 
Trying to open my scars but these fingers...
Make the sign of the cross
Take some wine cos I'm not lost...  

I am working on a Catholic album but have 10 tracks I wanted to release in an ebook form because I thought they read like hip hop poetry rather than alternativly be released as songs. I have provided the link here for you to download for free from amazon.com. God Bless. Alex.

https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Warrior-Alexander-John-ebook/dp/B07B7M8GNH/...

https://youtu.be/q9Ivn73YlOc Table Song by David Haas sung at the Church of St. Matthew on 2/25/2018.

We are the body of Christ, Broken and poured out,

promise of life from death, we are the body of Christ.

Text: David Haas, b.1957, (c) 1991, GIA Publications, Inc.

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To You, O Lord, I Lift Up My Soul. Composed by Scott Soper. Text: Based on Psalm 25:1, 4–5, 8–10, 14. Sung at the Franciscan Retreat Center in Prior Lake on 2-18-2018. Piano: Larry Strom. Cantor: Richard Schletty.

Refrain: To you, O Lord, I lift up, I lift up my soul, my God.

1. Your ways, O Lord, make known to me;
teach me your paths.
Guide me in your truth, for you are... 

Psalm 32: I Turn to You, O Lord, in Time of Trouble (Guimont, 2010 revision). Sung at the Church of St. Mary 2/10/2018. Cantor and guitarist: Richard Schletty. 

Refrain:  I turn to you, O Lord, in time of trouble, and you fill me with the joy of salvation.

Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven,
     whose sin is remitted.
Blessed the man to whom the LORD imputes no guilt,
     in whose spirit is no guile. Refrain

To you I have acknowledged my sin;
     my guilt I did not hide.
I said, “I will confess my transgression to... 

Sung at the Church of St. Matthew 9/24/2017. Cantor and guitarist: Richard Schletty. All videos shot by Richard at Church of St. Matthew (st-matts.org), Church of St. Mary (stmarystpaul.org), St. Daniel the Prophet Church (Ouray, CO), Notre Dame Academy (nda-mn.org) and in Segovia, Spain (iron cross on stucco wall by Elías Senior). Video created with Apple Final Cut Pro.

Text: Thomas A. Dorsey, 1899-1993
Tune: PRECIOUS LORD, 66 9 D; George N. Allen; arr. by Kelly Dobbs Mickus, b.1966
© 1938, Unichappell Music, Inc.

Precious Lord, take my hand,
Lead me on, let me stand,
I am tired, I am weak, I am worn;
Through the storm, through the night,
Lead me on to the light: 
Take my hand, precious... 

Just wanted to say Happy New Year's and that I am looking forward to hearing members new music in 2018. God Bless.

Totus tuus ego sum––I am totally yours,
  
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Everything Sacred ©2017 MSTM † MUSIC
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Whenever I pick up this ole guitar to play
Every time I try to write a song of another sort
The Holy Spirit comes, inspires thanks and praise
Singing for the love of... 
 

Responsorial Psalm for Third Sunday of Advent B. My Soul Rejoices in My God. Sung at the Church of St. Mary 12/16/2017. Voice and guitar: Richard Schletty. Keyboard: Mary Joy Rieder.

Text: Luke 1:46–48, 49–50, 53–54 from Lectionary for Mass, © 1970, 1986, 1997, 1998, 2001, Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc, refrain tr. © 1969, ICEL. Music: Michel Guimont, © 1994, GIA Publications, Inc.

Refrain: My soul rejoices in my God, my soul rejoices in my God.

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord;
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
for he has looked upon his lowly servant.
From this day all generations will call me...