Responsorial Psalm 138(139):1-3,13-15

I thank You for the wonder of my being.

O Lord, You search me and You know me,
You know my resting and my rising,
You discern my purpose from afar.
You mark when I walk or lie down,
all my ways lie open to You.

I thank You for the wonder of my being.

For it was You who created my being,
knit me together in my mother’s womb. 

Going to a rally this coming week? Get yourself inspired by these songs that will encourage you to stand for life. (originally published January 17, 2008)

Precious Unborn Child by Margo B. Smith https://apple.co/3xzdDvK

Whispers from Heaven by Donna Lee https://apple.co/3ObXvaE

Masterpiece by Trish Foti Genco https://apple.co/3O7sXXR

Oh, Baby of Mine by Elizabeth Schmeidler https://apple.co/3xIdq9D

My Adopted Son by Katrina Rae https://apple.co/3zRbn64

Every Thought and Every Word by Joel Stein https://apple.co/3xDg4h7

Can You See Me by Bob Metivier https://apple.co/3HEWJjZ

Unborn Victims of Violence by Fr. Stan Fortuna https://apple.co/3zPgZNY

Responsorial Psalm 109(110):1-4

You are a priest for ever, a priest like Melchizedek of old.

The Lord’s revelation to my Master:
‘Sit on my right:
your foes I will put beneath your feet.’

You are a priest for ever, a priest like Melchizedek of old.

The Lord will wield from Zion
your sceptre of power:
rule in the midst of all your foes.

We need peace and love.
Individually, we need 'em.

In this world, you have to go to war to gain peace, and fight to be able to love.
Very very strange world, we are in.
But, at any rate, we truly need peace and love in our troubled world!!!

This song, I composed, is dedicated to my Grandson, Misiri Kalayaan!!!
All my love to you, and my peace I give you!!!



https://youtu.be/gngJU1mVq38

Responsorial Psalm 103(104):1,24,29-31,34

Send forth Your spirit, O Lord, and renew the face of the earth.

Bless the Lord, my soul!
Lord God, how great You are,
How many are Your works, O Lord!
The earth is full of Your riches.

Send forth Your spirit, O Lord, and renew the face of the earth.

You take back Your spirit, they die,
returning to the dust from which they came.

Stellar review of the album "Forgive" by J-P Mauro of Aleteia.

 

The Light is a song composed by Derek Brown.

Derek requested for me to sing his song, and this is my offering to all peoples in the dark.  And His light is for all, and specifically for the marginalized, the lost, the outcast, and the sinners!!!

Thank you Derek for letting me be a part of your song journey.



https://youtu.be/KgY1_xkAnj

Responsorial Psalm 46(47):2-3,6-9

God goes up with shouts of joy; the Lord goes up with trumpet blast.

All peoples, clap your hands,
cry to God with shouts of joy!
For the Lord, the Most High, we must fear,
great king over all the earth.

God goes up with shouts of joy; the Lord goes up with trumpet blast.

God goes up with shouts of joy;
the Lord goes up with trumpet blast.

Lee O'Day was gracious enough to interview me on 105.3 KSWZ-LP The Sword of St. George.  He has a Saturday night show that plays contemporary Catholic music.  You can listen from anywhere at kswzlp.com.  The spoken part of this segment begins at 1:53.  

I was talking to a Protestant friend the other day who wanted to hear some of the Catholic music I was doing.  After listening to this track, there were a few polite questions and then the comment, "I never understood that.  This song is quite educational."  

I previously posted the lyric video to this track but here's a link so you can listen on your favorite music service:

https://emubands.ffm.to/wtccwhnhb

Learn how to sing psalms in Spanish! Get your free download of guitar lead sheet and audio demo for Domingo 7 de Pascua C - Salmo 96 - Reina al Señor, alégrese la tierra. Aleluya.

catholicliturgyinsong.org/product/domingo-7-de-pascua-c-salmo-96-reina-al-senor-alegrese-la-tierra-aleluya

Anthony Moran creates the melody for the salmo and sends me a demo. I record my own voice (lead part plus 2 to 3 choral parts) and also record all the instruments. 

Bridges and Walls, Original Words and Music by Rene A

We need to make a serious choice, today!!!
Not tomorrow!

Do we build walls; or bridges that can allow communication, understanding and love to start creeping and can someday stand united.

Make love, not war!!!
Peace and hope be in our troubled world!!!



https://youtu.be/0sf3owx500s

Responsorial Psalm 66(67):2-3,5-6,8

Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You.

O God, be gracious and bless us
and let Your face shed its light upon us.
So will Your ways be known upon earth
and all nations learn Your saving help.

Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You.

Let the nations be glad and exult
for You rule the world with justice.

A song from my new CD called Time's Up by John Bennett

Seat of Scoffers, Music and Lyrics Collab by Terry Tornblom and Rene Asologuitar

For peace in our troubled world!
Hope you enjoy, feedback is much appreciated.


https://youtu.be/iShdHWvgZX4

Sing psalms to the Lord Playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7Lu9NAxXJI&list=PL24R5dMl53I-kUyWMwBIaZtMyIu6yT2xf

Responsorial Psalm 144(145):8-13a

I will bless Your name for ever, O God my King.

The Lord is kind and full of compassion,
slow to anger, abounding in love.
How good is the Lord to all,
compassionate to all His creatures.

Month of May - Month of Mary

The new lyric video for "Song to Mary, Queen of All Hearts" will be featured on EWTN's Life on the Rock this coming week.

 
    And my new LP "Forgive" just released:
 
  May God bless you and Mother Mary keep you!

I am planning for a family gathering at my house to celebrate Father’s Day on 06/19/2022 for our family members and relatives in the spirit of Saint Joseph, the worker.
I want to emphasize the importance of the father in the family upon the Holy Family.
Remember, among our family members, there are widows and single moms or single dads raising our children.  So be hopeful to plant the seed of fatherhood in the house upon the Holy Family.
The role of fatherhood in the family must be very important as the daddy defend the family upon Christ and the Holy Family.  In the house, mommy is driving the wave as she cares and leads everyone on the way.  But the role of the father must be recognized and appreciated by the Holy Family.

Happy Mother's Day
I attached a pro life song I am working on for an upcoming album as it is appropriate for this weekend and everything going on in the world with the courts right now. 
This version is exclusive to Top Catholic Songs as it features a speech from Mother Teresa.
God Bless All Mothers

Responsorial Psalm 99(100):1-3,5

We are His people, the sheep of His flock.

Cry out with joy to the Lord, all the earth.
Serve the Lord with gladness.
Come before Him, singing for joy.

We are His people, the sheep of His flock.

Know that He, the Lord, is God.
He made us, we belong to Him,
we are His people, the sheep of His flock.

We are His people, the sheep of His flock.

Indeed, how good is the Lord,
eternal His merciful love.
He is faithful from age to age.

We are His people, the sheep of His flock.

The English translation of Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

The music for the psalm is an original OLOR composition.

Sing Psalms to the Lord podcast can be listened to here: https://player.whooshkaa.com/shows/sing-psalms-to-the-lord

Sing Psalms to the Lord YouTube channel can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCELS1iG5t0qjs20JFugwdeQ

Music by the Choir of Our Lady of the Rosary RC Church, Verdun, St. John, Barbados.

Music (c) 2019 Michelle A. Sambrano. All rights reserved.