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Nick Alexander here... World Youth Day 2008 is nearly upon us. Many pilgrims who will journey to Australia to meet with the pope, and to be encouraged in this year's theme: "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit falls upon you, and you will be my witnesses to the ends of all the earth" (Acts 1:8) For those who are making the pilgrimage, why not load up your MP3 player with music that will reinforce these themes?
My personal favorite Holy Spirit songs – by Catholic artists who are hungering to spread the message of God's love in this world.
Pentecost Spirit Songs – as voted up by members of Top Catholic Songs.
"Christ Our Hope" songs – for the visit of the Pope to the United States
"Witness" – songs Inspired by the Franciscan U Youth Conferences at Steubenville (www.franciscanyouth.com)
Top Graduation Songs: Happy Class of 2008!! Whether you are graduating from jr high or college, these are songs that will help assist you on the next journey of your life.
Nick Alexander here...
This past June 29, on the Feast Day of St. Peter and St. Paul, Pope Benedict XVI has issued forth a special year in celebration of St. Paul. This is in keeping with the traditional belief that he is celebrating his 2000th anniversary of his birth.
From vespers:
We are therefore gathered here not to reflect on a story from a past that has irrevocably gone. Paul speaks to us - today. That is why I proclaimed this special Pauline Year - to listen to him and to learn from him, as our teacher, ‘faith and truth’, in which are rooted the reasons for unity among the disciples of Christ.
We at TopCatholicSongs feel it is imperative to take this year seriously. Therefore we are going to be focusing upon the life and writings of St. Paul each month, until his feast year has run its course.
The list above is a focus on St. Paul himself--the man, the convert, knocked off his horse en route to Damascus, making a complete 180-degree turn in his life, and focusing intently on spreading the Gospel as far and as wide as He could. One of the great things about St. Paul is that he lived in a time where there was also a multi-cultural society, and he had the stamina and the fortitude to take a stand for Christ, which he understood to be the fullness of truth, no matter how hard his road would take him. And his writings today are seminal for the upbuilding of the New Testament church (as it is today)... linking his training in Greek philosophy with the prophetic words of the Old Testament.
And he is responsible for the most beautiful words ever throughout Scripture. Romans 8. 1 Corinthians 13. 2 Corinthians 5. Ephesians 6. Phillippians 3. 1 Timothy.... imminently quotable, inspiring, filled with great wisdom.
It is our intention to find songs that will quote many of these remarkable texts verbatim, in a musical format that is inviting, thoughtful and even fun... so that these texts may be committed to memory with ease. In the meantime, enjoy these songs from a mix of Catholic Contemporary artists, Christian Contemporary artists, and classical musicians, so to be able to understand more of the Great Witness that is Saint Paul.
Every year Franciscan University of Steubenville plays host to a series of youth/young adult conference weekends that provide great talks, inspiring worship, opportunities for adoration and confession, and great, great fun. This year, is no exception. The theme of the conferences this year is "Witness", and the accompanying verse is Acts 1:8.
From the Franciscan Youth Website:
The promise of God is that when the Holy Spirit comes upon us, we will receive power. What is that power? How do we access that power? How do we use that power? Pope Benedict VXI, himself, recently wrote, "Who is the Holy Spirit? It is a fact that for many Christians He is still the "great unknown." This summer we will seek not just to learn about the Holy Spirit, but to get to know Him as the living presence of God in our lives. And we will get to know His power – the power he wants us to have that we might be witnesses.
And what is it that we are to witness to? The undeniable reality that Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of our heavenly Father, took on flesh and became a man like us, except without sin. And that this Jesus, who through signs and wonders revealed His divinity to all whose hearts were open, committed the ultimate act of love and sacrifice by taking up the cross and dying on that cross in our place. Through His death, Jesus conquered our greatest enemy – death. And now, through faith in Jesus and the waters of Baptism, we have been brought into the family of God and have access to heaven through our union with Jesus. That is our faith! That is our hope! That is what needs to be proclaimed to our lost and dying world!
But a witness is more than someone who talks. A witness shows through his life that Jesus is Lord. The word "martyr" in Greek means witness. That is why there is blood on our logo – to remind us that being a true witness to Christ may cost us our very lives.
Here at TopCatholicSongs we wish to provide a great service to those who will be driving long distances, and for those who wish to be reminded of the themes throughout the year: the "Franciscan Steubenville Youth - Witness" playlist is a list of phenomenal songs from both Catholic and Contemporary Christian artists whose very songs reinforce the themes of this weekend.
Be energized in your faith, be motivated to be bold for Christ, and be inspired to give your all for Him.
Nick Alexander here...
Once again, the Top Catholic Songs Community had banded together to nominate, vote and rank the Top Ten Children's Songs. We had a great time listening to these submissions, and we hope you enjoy the music here as well!
1. Standin' on the Rock by Mike Harrison featuring Greg Walton
Old-time rock and roll exhorting kids to stand firm in their Catholic faith, unified with the Pope and Christ's Church.
2. R.C.I.A. by Nick Alexander
This song shows Catholic children how special their faith is, that people would go to great lengths to enter their church. And, they love the funny hand motions!
3. Tantum Ergo / Adoration by Christ Music Kids
An accessible introduction to St. Thomas Aquinas' Hymn for benediction, with a stirring refrain in English.
4. Your Grace Is Enough by Christ Music Kids
"Remember Your people, remember Your children, remember Your promise, O God!"
5. Saint Michael by Mike Harrison featuring Sal Solo
An energy-filled rendition of the St. Michael prayer that will launch your kids into spiritual battle!
6. I Can Hear the Angels Singing by Celeste Zepponi
"A multitude of holy angels, I can hear them, can you hear? Singing to God eternally!"
7. Bread of Life by Christ Music Kids
It takes a child-like faith to look at the Eucharist and say, "Jesus, You are the Bread of Life."
8. Little Way (St. Therese of Lisieux) by Fr. Kent O'Connor
St. Therese is a favorite saint for many people, including myself. Her "Little Way" is a child-freindly spirituality.
9. Fill Me, O God by Christ Music Kids
"Pour out Your Holy love and reach me O God; Let my heart be Yours."
10. So I Ask by Sean Clive
A song that helps your child say, "God, please help me today... all day... I'm going to need it."
Let these songs minister to you and your WHOLE FAMILY!
A selection of songs for Corpus Christi (Solemnity of Body and Blood) from OCP/Spirit & Song.
Anima Christi Charles Thatcher
Ave Verum Corpus Clark Mallory
Ave Verum Corpus Wolfgang Mozart
Ave Verum Corpus Andrew Wright
Ave Verum Corpus Scot Crandal
Soul of Christ/Anima Christi Carey Landry
Glorifica al Señor, Jerusalén Alberto Taulé
Praise the Lord, Jerusalem Owen Alstott
O Sacrum Convivium Robert Parker
Anima Christi Charles Thatcher
Ave Verum Corpus Clark Mallory
Ave Verum Corpus Wolfgang Mozart
Ave Verum Corpus Andrew Wright
Ave Verum Corpus Scot Crandal
Soul of Christ/Anima Christi Carey Landry
Glorifica al Señor, Jerusalén Alberto Taulé
Praise the Lord, Jerusalem Owen Alstott
O Sacrum Convivium Robert Parker
The Body of Christ John Schiavone
This Body of Christ Laurence Rosania
Ang Katawan ni Kristo/Behold, the Body of Christ Ricky Manalo
Somos el Cuerpo de Cristo/We Are the Body of Christ Jaime Cortez
More Corpus Christi-themed songs at https://www.ocp.org/en-us/search?q=corpus+christi+songs