Music: Ave Maria

Posted on 13. May, 2009 in Music

This week’s music piece is from the Celtic Women.  It is a cover of Bach’s ever popular Ave Maria and is on their CD The Greatest Journey – Essential Collection.

Music: You Will be My Witness

Posted on 29. Apr, 2009 in Music

Marie Dunne CHF composed a song for the Year of Vocations, which has been used during the year to celebrate what it means to have a vocation.  The song is called You Will be my Witness.

Music: Tapestry of Life

Posted on 29. Apr, 2009 in Music

This is Susan Gately’s song, Tapestry of Life from the Cd Radix.

In Every Moment

Posted on 29. Apr, 2009 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Gospel Values, Music

The Focolare, a group working for unity, have recently put together an inspirational music CD entitled, “In Every Moment.” Miriam Gormally met Susan Gately one of the authors of the CD and asked her about the inspiration behind the music.

Music: On Eagle’s Wings

Posted on 15. Apr, 2009 in Music

This week our music piece is Fr. Michael Joncas’s most popular song On Eagle’s Wings.

Michael Joncas

Posted on 15. Apr, 2009 in Faith and Justice, Music

Michael Joncas is a priest and composer, best known for his popular song, “On Eagle’s Wings.” Here he talks to Piaras Jackson about how he gets his inspiration for his compositions and the way in which music is an integral part of his ministry. 

Music: Morning Has Broken

Posted on 01. Apr, 2009 in Music

This week our music piece is Morning Has Broken, sung by James Kilbane.  It is selected from his Album Divine Love.

Music: Seinn Alleluia

Posted on 01. Apr, 2009 in Music

The Seinn Alleluia is taken from the Dublin Choral Foundations album Angel Tidings. For more information about the two Choirs of the Dublin Choral Foundation go to www.dublinchoralfoundation.ie

Music: Take Heart

Posted on 18. Mar, 2009 in Music

This week our music piece is Take Heart, sung by Rónán Johnston.  It is selected from his Album Songs of Consolation.  

Music: The Deer’s Cry

Posted on 04. Mar, 2009 in Music

This week our music piece is the Deer’s Cry, composed by Shaun Davey and sung by Rita Connolly.  It is a version of The St. Patrick’s Breastplate set to music and given an alternative title.  The Deer’s Cry is taken from Shaun Davey’s album The Pilgrim. For more information see www.shaundavey.com