Original composition, Words and Music by Rene A.

Inspired by lovely Fairfield, CA, where Clarissa stayed for her Physical Therapy Internship during summer of 2022.  We stayed in her beautiful Air BNB residence, and enjoyed the food and weather of California.

Dedicated to all loving peoples of our world, our field of dreams in our midst, come and enjoy peace, hope and love!!!

https://youtu.be/vBFU3lHrNXk



YOU TUBE CHANNEL:  
https://www.youtube.com/c/rannildo
 

Sicut per Ignem is a project of catholic symphonic metal with lyrics in Latin.
I call it a project because it is not a band, though I occasionally hire vocalists for some parts...

Here is the website of the project: https://sicutperignem.wordpress.com/

Here are two songs I released two years ago. Although the production is not as polished as I hoped, it is already a good rendition of what I had in mind. You can find the lyrics at the end of this post.

 
 
Esto mi dux

Ubi civitas Sodoma fit,
Ubi palam adulter jam it,
Ubi caedes communis jam est,
Ub' infantes abortus jam est,

Esto mi dux,
Esto mi lux,
Deus, illumina me.

Esto mi rex,
Esto mi lex,
Veritas, educa me.

Quando pereunt maximae res,
Quando permanes unica spes,
Quando m'incidet ultima sors,
Quando veniet tacita mors,

Esto mi vox,
Resona mox,
Domine, voca me.

Esto mi fax,
Esto mi pax,
Spiritus, recrea me.

Ad stellam

Avis meis
Nuntiata
A prophetis
Nova stella.

Firmamentum
Observavi
Ad videndum
Astrum Dei.

Per tot montes,
Per tot lacus
Viatores
Facti sumus.

Passi solem,
Passi frigus
Ut infantem
Coleremus.

Dic, Herodes,
Scribae, ferte,
Sacerdotes,
Respondete :

Ubi rex
Iudaeorum,
Pontifex
In aeternum ?

Ephrata Bethleem, o tu
Iudae minima non es.

Nam exibit e te
Dominator Israel.

Ephrata Bethleem, o tu
Iudae minima non es.

Ad praesaepem
Procidamus,
Salvatorem
Adoremus.

Murrham, aurum
Ei demus,
Et incensum.
Salve, Salus !

Hello friends!!!

This is a new song I produced with which I represented Israel at a song contest, the Euro Christian music festival that was meant to be the Christian version of the Eurovision song contest. It's a duet with a female Israeli singer. I appreciate your feedback.. I attach the YouTube and Spotify links, thanks!
 

Nick Alexander is one of the founders and a former webmaster of TopCatholicSongs.com (2007 through 2014). – Richard Schletty (TCS webmaster)

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9/23/2022 update. Watch my EWTN interview on YouTube.

At Long Last

At long last, I will make a reappearance on national TV on September 19, 2022.  That is when the long running The Journey Home series will have me as their guest.  This is a show where converts to the Catholic faith share their stories.  I follow a long tradition of intellectual theological giants and philanthropists, and, now that they’ve run out of such, they decided to ask me on to share my story.

Picture: that’s me on The Journey Home

These last nearly thirty years have had their ups and downs, whereas I had wanted a venue to share my story.  At last it has come.  Marcus Grodi, the original host, had just passed the torch to his son, JonMarc Grodi for interviewing duties.

First, They Flew Me In

They flew me in back in April.  Their television studio is in the middle of a rural area in Ohio, where the Grodi family farms on the side.  They had an incredible library indoors, filled with all sorts of theological books, both pro and anti-Catholic.  I came with another former Episcopalian (actually a Charismatic Episcopalian, whereas I grew up Episcopalian in a parish with charismatic leanings),  Fr. Randy Sly.  He went first, which gave me time to gather my thoughts and try to salvage my poor sleep the night before.

The unique aspects of my testimony touch upon my upbringing, my positive experiences in the Christian groups I had participated in, and the tensions I felt with...

 

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Hello, I haven't been here for quite sometime and I went through a stage where my faith was slipping. Everything was hollow and empty and bleak the more I became enstranged from it. I'm doing my best to strengthen it again. So here is a little verse I wrote about where I'm at now.

 

Responsorial Psalm 50(51):3-4,12-13,17,19 for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C - WORDS + CHORDS

 

                              G                Em7        Am7 D7       G     G7

Response: I will leave this place and go    to my father.

 

              C              G     D                  Em

Have mercy on me, God, in Your kindness.

                        C              D                    G     G7

 In Your compassion blot out my offence.

       C                G               D                      Em

O wash me more and more from my guilt

            C                                 D  D7

 and cleanse me from my sin.

 

                              G                Em7        Am7 D7       G     G7

Response: I will leave this place and go    to my father.

This is the salmo responsorial (responsorial psalm) in Spanish for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time (C). Domingo 24 Ordinario C - Salmo 50 - Me levantaré y volveré a mi padre.

Gracias por escuchar. Estamos tratando de mejorar nuestras muestras de música. Por favor, dinos lo que piensas. Descarga gratuita de partituras en el siguiente enlace. Todos los versos del salmo están disponibles.

Thank you for listening. We are trying to improve our music samples. Please tell us what you think. Free download of sheet music at the link below. All the psalm verses are available.

catholicliturgyinsong.org/product/domingo-24-ordinario-c-salmo-50-me-levantare-y-volvere-a-mi-padre/

 

This song is for Philippa Aris, a beautiful young girl, and fast becoming a woman.
Lyrics are written by Glyn aka B-spoke, written with all the love and affection for granddaughter Philippa Aris!
Happy 12th Birthday Philippa Aris!!!

This song is also for all the beautiful women of our modern world.
Real beauty is in the inside; in your hearts, and minds and souls!!!
Always strive to value virtues and live life to the fullest!!!
 
You are so much more!!!

https://youtu.be/ROm3upRZVjc

Will You Choose is born as a Collaboration Project from Danny aka "Theforgotten toy box" aka "danthecoat" from "Songcrafters.org".
His idea came in as a chord progression, and some melody lines.
His graciousness and generosity allowed me free reins on any direction I need to go in terms of lyrics and melody.

The tune inspired me to write about our choices in life, and the possibilities we gain.

This song is dedicated to all suffering peoples of our world, especially the dying and the sick. Peace, hope, and consolation fill your hearts and mind.

https://youtu.be/Ss8egD4k4JM

Will you become, what you should be
Embrace His love, carry your cross
His Resurrection, our eternal salvation
Choose to follow, embrace His love

Questions unanswered, don’t be confused
He has the answers, just heed His words
Paths of life, told in the parables
Open your mind, hear His voice

You and I, we are blinded...
 

The Sea Song is a Collaboration Project.
This song is by ingolee and steban of Indie Recording Depot.
They asked me to collaborate with them, and see what I can come up with, on their musical composition. I told them that they might not be able to recognize their song after I am done with it, and they trusted me - Yeayyyy!!!  
I love the intimacy of this song, and peaceful vibe it brings.

Thank you steban and ingolee for asking me to sing your composition!!!
And thank you for your trust and confidence, and patience, most especially for your generosity and graciousness.
I am so honored and proud to be a part of this song journey
Loved it!!!

The Sea Song, A Collaboration Project by Steve Bancroft, Ingo Lee, Rene Abadesco

https://youtu.be/MpzuO2L6v7M

When I see the sea  
My heart skips a beat
The world has stopped for me
 

Wrapped In Your Everlasting Love, is a Collaboration Project initiated by Owen aka Rainy Day Man from The Songwriter's Forum. Owen asked me to complete a song idea which is all of Verse 1. 

When I heard his song, I said to myself "This is awesome", and I wanted to make this a special project for Rainy Day Man and myself.
I just inundated the Chorus with "wrapped in your everlasting love" as this is song is all about that!!!

Thank you Owen, for asking me to write this song with you!!!
You are a musical genius!!!
Love this song!!!


Wrapped In Your Everlasting Love, Collab Project by Owen Hovenden and Rene Abadesco


https://youtu.be/FOHY74sAn2I


Love

This story is posted on behalf of Jermaine who reached out to me via our contact form. – TCS editor Richard Schletty.

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Blessings.

My name is Jermaine Lawrence. I am a recording artist based out of Montreal, Canada that goes by the name of Mayne Champagne. Recently I put a together a song named Vanity. It is in response to rapper Kendrick Lamar mocking Jesus Christ by wearing a diamond crown of thorns and insinuating Jesus Christ co-signs abortions in 2022 as he states:

"They judge you, they judge Christ. God's speed for women's rights."

Here is a link to my song: https://youtu.be/txEAVb250Y8



Below is a write-up on me from a Christian based Montreal pro-life organization Campagne Quebec Vie. (It's written in French.)

https://www.cqv.qc.ca/artiste_montrealais_mayne_champagne_compose_une_chanson_pro_vie...

If you could pass this song/message amongst your organization it would be greatly appreciated. I find as time goes on, mainstream media has pushed the boundaries of mockery of Jesus Christ and all that He stands for. He certainly does not cosign abortions in 2022, contrary by popular belief.

Mayne Champayne (Jermaine Lawrence)

This song is Collab Work, with original Music and Lyrics by Aldo (aka Sedda), from "A Member of the Public", from Australia.
Sedda asked my if I can make my own version of his song, Blue Sky Day, and I followed his lead.
Beautiful song, with a joyful and hopeful message.

As the saying goes;
"Fair Winds and Following Seas"
I am dedicating this song to all peoples searching for peace and hope in our troubled world.


https://youtu.be/L0H3DfGAixc

Blue Sky Day

Blue sky day, blue sky day,                
Is there anything better than this?
Everyone, come out to play,
This blue sky is just pure bliss

Responsorial Psalm 44(45):10-12,16 for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

On your right stands the queen, in garments of gold.

The daughters of kings are among your loved ones.
On your right stands the queen in gold of Ophir.
Listen, O daughter, give ear to my words:
forget your own people and your father’s house.

On your right stands the queen, in garments of gold.

When it comes to worldviews lived out, some outperform others.  That's not to say that suffering isn't part of our experience as Catholics as even Christ himself was here on Earth to suffer.  But a God-centric way of living life can go a long way to promoting a good society.  

I recently collaborated with Opus Joyous Studios (opusjoyous.com) in making an animation video for the lighthearted and fun bluegrass song "Serve the Lord" from my latest album. The chorus is based upon Psalm 99 (100) - serve the Lord in gladness.

Majestic Is Your Name, a song created by Terry Tornblom, words adapted from Psalm 8.

I am honored and grateful to be asked by Terry, to sing and interpret his beautiful musical composition of this beautiful psalm.


This song is dedicated to all the suffering peoples of our world!!!


https://youtu.be/-YaeuuEQOwU


 

You're The One, is a song by Decker Brown, as he requested me to sing this song for him and his family.  Decker composed this song 10 years ago.  Thanks Decker for asking me to be a part of this lovely song.

I dedicate this song to all peoples searching for their "one".
And for all lovers and dreamers in our world!!!
And to my lovely wife, Mimi!!!
Also to our grandson, Misiri!!!

https://youtu.be/oD6HLGzWI8Q

For all the dreamers and the lovers of this wonderful world!
There is hope and love.
Life and love is a journey, and like a living organism, both has to be tended to and fed.

This song is especially dedicated to my lovely wife, Mimi!!!

Original composition by Rene A, JUN 2022.


https://youtu.be/h2LMHEOeSJM