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Author: Annie Karto (not verified)
During Eucharistic Adoration on the shore of the Sea of Galilee a few weeks ago....I was thanking and praising God for such an awesome sight.... such a blessing to be on this pilgrimage..... but much more.... our priest talked about freedom..... and it hit me more deeply than ever.... the depth of sacrifice Jesus gave and endured for MY FREEDOM!!! Hallelujah.... My Father....for giving us Your Son!!! In Christ....annie karto
Author: Chris Holder (not verified)
Great mix of songs... thanks so much for posting... I especially love the Will of Titus song called "His Armor"
Author: Amanda (not verified)
We used to sing that song at primary school. I was searching for the words in Google when I came across this website. Unfortunately I don't know the name of the song.
Author: Dulce (not verified)
I just want to ask if you know the title of the songs with the lyrics:
Mary Queen of Angels and the stars above the light to shine our way from the darkness of the night
Mary you're the one to whom we give our hearts
Teach us to pray and to speak our parts
You're the queen of the universe
you're the shoulder of all creatures of the world
You're the woman of all the earth
oh loving mother pray for us
Author: Gerard (not verified)
Nick,
Thanks for including my song, "When He Calls" in this list. That song was written almost 2 years ago to the day. My Aunt Nita, mom's last remaining sister, died 2 years ago Monday. I sang at her funeral, along with our cousin's husband, Troy McManus. Well, 2 weeks after her funeral, Troy passed away. The night he died, I guess the death of my aunt was so fresh that I was overwhelmed with grief and questions. I started playing my guitar and was practicing "Go Rest High On That...
Author: Nick Alexander
Did you click on the Mary link? Therein contains all our Marian entries, including our own Top Ten list...
http://www.topcatholicsongs.com/taxonomy/term/17
Nick Alexander
Author: Anonymous (not verified)
please send me a website for Marian songs
Author: MelSoulTree (not verified)
Nick Alexander,
Thank you for adding my song "This Body is a Temple" to your wonderful list of songs.
God bless you.
Musically yours,
MelSoulTree
www.MelSoulTree.com
www.MySpace.com/MelSoulTreeMusic
Author: Norman Alston (not verified)
Hi
I enjoyed myself at the San Diego Witness conference. I was passed the CD Witness and the song that touched me was Father We Stand. At the conference the booklet didn't have any lyrics in it. Is it possible that you could provide the lyrics for me? Thanks and God Bless
Author: Metrey (not verified)
To download the song of Receive the power, use this link:
Download song (Receive the power - WYD)
Hope you get it.
Author: Metrey (not verified)
To download the song of Receive the power, use this link:
Download song (Receive the power - WYD)
Hope you get it.
Author: George (not verified)
Not a bad list. Ava Maria is an all-time fave.
Author: Anonymous (not verified)
I understand why you would be upset, I know that the theme song plays a big part in the whole conference; but this year, kids didn't like it very much. The audience was more receptive to the other songs and didn't really care for the theme this year, in fact, they even have that question on their survey. It's something along the line of "did you like the theme song this year?". I answered no, I didn't like it as much as All Access or Unchanging, those songs got the 'love for God' feeling...
Author: :) (not verified)
how do u down load this song ive tryed everything HELP ME plz :) :( .........!
Author: Anonymous (not verified)
I went To Steubenville East 1 and was disappointed because Witness, This year's theme song was played about 2 times over the entire span and one was on the 1st day.
Author: Cyn Smith (not verified)
It is a beautiful song.
You can download it from iTunes here in Australia.
You can also download it from WYD official site
http://www.wyd2008.org/index.php/en (search receive the power)
& the album can be purchased from the WYD stores.
Author: Cyn Smith (not verified)
It is a beautiful song.
You can download it from iTunes here in Australia.
You can also download it from WYD official site
http://www.wyd2008.org/index.php/en (search receive the power)
& the album can be purchased from the WYD stores.
Author: Sandra (not verified)
It's only available on iTunes in Australia (and currently at all the WYD official outlets). However, you can download it, or buy it and the DVD, from the World Youth Day site.
http://www.wyd2008.org/
It is indeed a beautiful song - written by Guy with his friend Gary Pinto. Both Guy and Gary have been writing music for their respective churches since their teens.
I just checked the WYD site and can't immediately see it. Hmm. It's been available there since July 1 last year. Let me know...
Author: Anonymous (not verified)
Very converting and inspiring song. I really feel the healing power of God. How could I share this music video with my friends who really needs guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Author: fr jim t (not verified)
Blueprints........
will make LIBERALS, JUDGES & the ACLU very blue!
Great video and song!
Author: sandy (not verified)
This is a nice discovered Matt Maher you are right is a good example of how the Lord change you mind when you believe in him and is I nice connection of how we can change the church. What a beautiful voice of Kith Getty singing Speak, O Lord as we come to you the I like the combination of the ideas that Stuart Townerd had when the create this song I can imagine how will be life if we only listen to his voice some time is very hard to be obedience to the World of God thank you for charring this...
Author: Angelo Natalie (not verified)
We're doing Matt Maher's ADORATION for the first time on Corpus Christi Sunday.
Author: Nick Alexander
Let the Fire Fall is currently not in iTunes. I believe that you can get it off of "Come Worship the Lord vol 1"--John Michael Talbot with the Brothers and Sisters of Charity--and while this is still in print, you may have to find a copy of it using froogle.com . (It's also off the OOP Steubenville Project III, the Holy Is the Lord volumes, and Lift Up Your Voice, where it debuted). Hope this helps...
Nick Alexander
The "Catholic Weird Al"
http:\\www.nickalexander.com
Author: Mary (not verified)
Do you know the song "Let the Fire Fall"...I'm sure you do... everyone does...but I can't find a recording of it anywhere? Any leads?
Author: Angelo (not verified)
We're singing O GOD ALMIGHTY FATHER Sunday night at the 5PM "teen Mass" for Communion followed by THERE IS A REDEEMER by Melody Green Seivfert (sp?).
Author: Jim Logue (not verified)
Glad to keep seeing these Top 10 Charts. I posted this one right under the picture of Pope Benedict XVI on our parish's website (www.peterandpaulchurch.com) and on the Catholic Music Express website (www.catholicmusicexpress.com). Post them on your sites, too!
Author: David Burke (not verified)
I have a lovely Divine Mercy song that tells the story of Divine Mercy. This composition was chosen as the theme song for a special devotional Mary Our Mother Foundation CD project involving The National Shrine of the Divine Mercy. To hear this song, log on to my musical's website, The Wonders of His Love, click the poster and go to the AUDIO page, scroll to the bottom, and click "complete" under My Divine Mercy. Hope you like it!
Author: David Burke (not verified)
I have a really unique pro life song. It's a conversation between an angel and unborn children. The angel tells the children about God and earth. The children want to see the world, and they want to know about reaching heaven. Hope you like the song! Here's the website, which features the composition as a music video:
www.WeWantToSeeTheWorld.com
Thanks!
Author: Anonymous (not verified)
We sang it at school but I can only remember the first verse...
A tree stands alone upon Calvery Hill
As a witness in ages to come
Of darkness, despair and of one who must die
The Saviour, The Almighty's Son.
Author: Brian Sullivan (not verified)
Little Ones by Phil Keaggy from Ph'lip Side".
Author: Nancy Krebs (not verified)
Dear Nick,
Thanks so much for posting an 'exceptional list' of Divine Mercy Songs. They are all so varied, yet speak to the theme of this Feast. Thanks again!
Nancy
Author: Karin Williams (not verified)
I just bought your i-mix on i-tunes. I really like the mix, esp, Dan Schutte's "Holy Darkness" and "Glory in the Cross". Thanks for your choices..
God Bless --Karin
Author: bj (not verified)
By His Wounds sung by Steven Curtis Chapman, Brian Littrell, Mac Powell and Mark Hall
Author: Anonymous (not verified)
I can still hear in my heart the songs of the May processions from my parish in Sheepshead Bay Brooklyn - St. Mark's (circa mid-50s). Just the memory of the fragrant carnation bouquets, each with it's colored ribbons to match our pastel Easter dresses or gowns. The garland of flowers headpiece with those same matching ribbons and silvery glitter. The line up - we looked lovely. We really did - two by two we marched: the pinks, yellows, blues, and in later years - mints and lavenders. The...
Author: Paul Walters (not verified)
I remember seeing something from Zenit.org saying that the lyrics "Saved a wretch like me" are not a reflection of Catholic Teaching on the condition of our souls. Don't remember much more about it. Maybe you could search their archives if you feel so moved.
As for the Gender neutral language, If we understand that "man" means all of humanity, there should be no problem leaving it where it is. We have several people in our parish, including the cantor, who insist on the gender neutral even in...
Author: Anonymous (not verified)
Running with Eyes Closed by Critical Mass
Author: Gerard (not verified)
> What's that song which starts off as " a tree stands alone upon Calvary hill..."?
Are you thinking of "The Old Rugged Cross"?
On a hill, far away,
stood an old rugged cross
the emblem of suffering and shame...
If not, I'm not sure.
Gerard
Author: Anonymous (not verified)
What's that song which starts off as " a tree stands alone upon Calvary hill..."?
Author: Dave from Critical Mass (not verified)
Another great Steve Taylor song is Baby Doe from the Meltdown album. Steve is my favorite songwriter and greatly influences the lyrics in the Critical Mass albums. I also have interviewed this artist and he has great respect for Catholics and the Catholic church. Just FYI...
Check out http://www.sockheaven.net/press/interviews/dw_19960630/ for the interview
Author: Gretchen Harris (not verified)
"THIS IS MY BODY," written by Dana, is a favorite pro-life song of many. It was an honor for me to sing on the recording and video with Dana and Mark Girardin, who sang the part of Jesus. The song was written at Fr. Frank Pavone's (Priests for Life) urging. He saw how the words "This Is My Body" were used both by the pro-abortionists regarding power over the body, even to the point of killing another, AND by Jesus Christ, exemplifying perfect sacrifice of the body so that others may live. This...
Author: Terry (not verified)
The song "Can You See Me" is very powerful for me. I'm impressed with how well it communicates and challenges without chastising.
Author: Nick Alexander
"I was always a big fan of Taylor's "I Blew Up The Clinic Real Good." Catches the other side of the issue. Glad to hear his name bandied about."
This was the song that pretty much undid his career... a lot of people failed to see the satirical bent in this song, as if he was actually promoting it. Or, it was an issue too sensitive, too dark, to make a novelty song about. A shame, really, coz it is a good song... but too many pro-lifers I shared it with, retracted with horror when I shared...
Author: M. Swaim (not verified)
I was always a big fan of Taylor's "I Blew Up The Clinic Real Good." Catches the other side of the issue. Glad to hear his name bandied about.
Author: Lawrence & DianeMarie Leach (not verified)
About the song: One in a Billion Choices
Life is so precious, and we seem to have lost that idea here in our country, and the Lord spoke to my heart sharing that each person is created for a special mission, and each name is given to us by God, he knew us before we were born Jermiah 1:5
© 2004 Author: Lawrence...
Author: JORDAN SAX (not verified)
LISTEN TO PROVEN LIFE SAVING PRO-LIFE SONG
"Angels to the Rescue" (c)2007 GuadalupeMusic/BMI
at www.EMCFrontline.org
written/recorded by Sacramento singer/songwriter
JORDAN SAX
www.CDbaby.com/JordanSax
Author: Katrina Rae (not verified)
Lyrics to MY ADOPTED SON:
A lady called to say, a baby boy was on his way
But his mama was so young she couldn't keep him.
And the reason why she phoned was to find the child a home.
It didn't take us very long to say, "We'll take him."
A gift from heaven we had long been praying for.
And that's the way that you become our little boy.
You're neither flesh of my flesh, bone of my bone
But still somehow, you are my own.
You did not grow within my womb.
The good Lord sent you from above.
And I...
Author: Katrina Rae (not verified)
My song, MY ADOPTED SON, is so dear to my heart. John and I had two children and had miscarried five when we made a decision to adopt while still trying to have another child naturally. We were told that the wait was well over four years and since we already had a boy and a girl we probably would not be selected for adoption. We did the home study and signed the final papers. During the course of the home study we decided that we could take any child under five years of age and with most...
Author: Gerard (not verified)
Woohoo! I was able to play and sing this song last Sunday at St. Francis in Brookhaven, the place where I was inspired to write it! It was an emotional day. Our beloved pastor, Fr. Patrick Noonan, is retiring. There were 2 bishops and many priests and a church full of people there to celebrate with him. The regular musicians (who are anything BUT regular -- great job guys!) played and sang for about half an hour before the service started and then provided the music during the service. (I...
Author: Jim O'Meara (not verified)
Just wanted to let you know that my end-of-year show for The Catholic Music Express features the Top 10 Songs of 2007 here on TopCatholicSongs.com. I also have included news stories and other features to bring 2007 to a close and kick off 2008.
Visit the website at www.catholicmusicexpress.com!
God bless!
Jim O'Meara
Author: Natalie Burt (not verified)
I just found out that Crispin also has a nice song called "Guadalupe". It's on iTunes :) Enjoy!
Author: Annie Karto (not verified)
As I have commented before, the style and lyrics to this song really move my heart! Susan's voice sounds rich, and the lyrics draw the listener into this beautiful anticipation Mary must have felt....." Come feel my sigh of expectation"..... thank you, Susan for such a tender song....annie
Author: Oliver (not verified)
We have organized a choir group to sing in weekly mass for a local church here in Russia and we are looking for songs for advent . We want to download songs in mp3 or any other format so that we would learn to sing it. Any website you can suggest? I know your group can be of better help. Thanks a lot.
Author: Annie Karto (not verified)
Another outstanding Advent Song that is a must is Susan Bailey's "Wait With Me" from her CD, "Wait With Me" Advent of the Promised Son. I find this song prepares my soul for His coming more than any song I have heard for Advent! annie
Author: Tim English (not verified)
I'm used to singing " And we'll guard each one's digniity and save each one's pride." (In the Choral Praise book)
The Gather Comprehensive has it "And we'll guard human's dignity and save human's pride". I'm used to singing that also.
In the Battle Hymn Of The Republic that part of the verse says "He is sifting out the human hearts before his judgment seat" (At least in the Choral version of the Gather Comprehenisve) Who knows what's in the congregational version.
Ever notice how the hymnals...
Author: Nancy Krebs (not verified)
Hi Annie,
Welcome aboard! Great listing of songs! And boy, am I envious that you've been able to put together one of the iMixes! I still can't figure it out. My hat is off to you--fellow traveler from the 50's!
Nancy
Author: Annie Karto (not verified)
I am really inspired to see such a great website developing! To be honest... I am very un-technical!!! I can only marvel at Susan Bailey, Nick Alexander and countless other talented Catholic artists who seem to be on the "cutting edge" of all this!!!! What can I say??? I was born in the 50's!!!! I am so grateful to know such a wonderful group of artists..... this is my firt I mix..... ( Nick led me through this step by step)..... and I just sent off my CD, "Overshadow Me" to CD baby for...
Author: Nancy Krebs (not verified)
Nancy's TopCatholicSongs Thanksgiving list:
I have a more traditional list for you. I just love singing these songs and hearing them sung with gusto around this time of year.
For the Beauty of the Earth
Now Thank We All Our God
Come Ye Thankful People, Come
In the Lord I'll Be Ever Thankful
Let All Things Now Living
We Gather Together
Thanks Be to You
Father, We Thank Thee, Who Hast Planted
Infinite Love (written by yours truly, found on my CD One Heart at a Time...
Author: Paul Harriagn (not verified)
Hello, All
I wrote a song in thanksgiving to God for His goodness and generosity. Hope you like it!
God speed and Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
"Thank You"
http://cdbaby.com/cd/paulharrigan
Paul
Author: Joel Stein
I always liked "All Glory to God," on Matt Maher's "Welcome to Life" CD. Another great one is "Like A Train," on Ceili Rain's "Change in Your Pocket" CD. Hope this helps!
Author: Brian Michael Page (not verified)
My favorite Thanksgiving Song - definitely "Sing to the Lord of Harvest", set to the tune WIE LIEBLICH IST DER MAIEN. This is a gorgeous hymn that I got to know when I was 11 years old.
Other favorites would be ones more familiar:
Now Thank We All Our God
We Gather Together
For the Beauty of the Earth
Peace,
BMP
Author: Sheri Wilson (not verified)
In the worship section of the Songs Of David web site is a great song "Every Day Is A Gift" We use it many times throughout the year ( not just Thanksgiving!). We do it both atsa medium tempo in a upbeat reggae style and as a slow worshipful song - either way we loveit and it is very effective!
Author: Sean (not verified)
NPR covers the Communion Package...
OK - so I just heard tonight (11/10/07 @ 6:30ish) on NPR's broadcast of A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor, a bit on the "Steri-host" or "Sani-host", I can't recall which it was as I was washing dishes, but it blew me away! The bit started off with the spread of flu so the "sign of peace" was being passed by in some churches (he speaks in regard to Lutheran or similar churches). And then the move was to go to a more sterile method of handing...
Author: Dave Gawron - ServantSong (not verified)
Yes, with a traditional song like that where everybody knows the standard lyrics, you must tell the congregation beforehand if you will be using alternates.
As for the men/person issue, I can't believe that whole thing even happened. Granted, I am not female, but if I were, I can't fathom taking offense at the word men pertaining to men and woman. I mean, did these same people have a problem with the word MANkind? Is personkind preferred?
Dave Gawron
http://www.ServantSong.com (official site...
Author: Nancy (not verified)
I agree. As a cantor, it's not my place to change anything, but to lead the congregation in the words set before us in the hymnal. We are working together as a community raising our voices in a song that unites us. The only time I would have veered from the written text--would be if that had been decided by the music director ahead of time, and the congregation informed before we began the song. Nancy <><
Author: Sherry (not verified)
Nick-
Interesting topic and as a cantor for nearly 25 years, I have found myself on both sides of the coin. While I agree to some extent that when you are leading others in song, you should use the lyrics that everyone has in front of them, but there are times when those lyrics cause more confusion and discourse throughout the congregation than if you simply sing what is familiar.
Since ICEL came along, many of the traditional song lyrics have been changed to be "more inclusive"...while...
Author: George Lower (not verified)
I was informed by one of the parishoners where I work that the former music director (my predecessor) refused to sing the word "wretch." His rationale was that he didn't feel like a wretch and that a majority of the parishoners weren't wretches either.
My first thought was, "How could he possibly know that?" In all seriousness, if you ask one hundred random people to sing the first verse of "Amazing Grace" I would be surprised if one or two used the alternate lyrics. Considering that this...