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

Responsorial Psalm 33(34):2-9

From all my terrors the Lord set me free.

I will bless the Lord at all times,
His praise always on my lips;
in the Lord my soul shall make its boast.
The humble shall hear and be glad.

From all my terrors the Lord set me free.

Glorify the Lord with me.
Together let us praise His name.
I sought the Lord and He answered me;
from all my terrors He set me free.

Responsorial Psalm 15(16):1-2,5,7-11

O Lord, it is You who are my portion.

Preserve me, God, I take refuge in You.
I say to the Lord: ‘You are my God.
O Lord, it is You who are my portion and cup;
it is You yourself who are my prize.’

O Lord, it is You who are my portion.

I will bless the Lord who gives me counsel,
who even at night directs my heart.
I keep the Lord ever in my sight:

Make You Feel My Love.  Written by Bob Dylan in 1997.

This song is dedicated to all my family and friends.

And also to all peoples that do not have anybody to express their love and devotion to.

https://youtu.be/MWkEzvOSrsY

 

YouTube video: https://youtu.be/qkCG8c0FxFQ

Download the guitar lead sheet to see all verses: https://catholicliturgyinsong.org/product/domingo-13-ordinario-c-salmo-15-ensenanos-senor-el-camino-de-la-vida/

Musica: Anthony Moran © 2019, Catholic Liturgy in Song
Texto: Leccionarios I, II y III. © 1987, 2004, Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia Episcopal Mexicana.

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.