Music for the entire Easter seasonOffering a total of 17 songs, the latest collection from Bob Hurd and Anawim provides music for the entire Easter season, from the Vigil to Pentecost. In many ways, it does for Easter what
A Lenten Journey does for Lent. Together, these two collections enable music directors to prepare the 90 days of Lent and Easter as one great feast.
Songs that reflect and echo the Easter readings Bob understands the power of music to draw worshipers more deeply into the readings, prayers and rites of the Mass. In creating this new collection, he looked carefully at the readings for the Sundays of the Easter season.
Out of his meditations came songs -- reverent, beautifully crafted new songs that reiterate specific themes in those Scriptures. Though many of these are intended as Communion songs, theyre equally appropriate for preparation of the gifts and the song of praise after Communion.
New songs for Ascension, Pentecost and moreEchoing and responding to the second Sundays doubting Thomas story, Though Not Seeing You expresses gratitude to Christ for his unseen presence in our lives. A strong new work for Ascension, I, the Lord, Am with You Always reminds us that the Church is now the body through which the risen Lord carries out his mission. Marked by gorgeous harmonies, Filled with the Spirit is an energetic, gospel-style song for Pentecost.
Includes common responsorial psalms and Gospel acclamationsIn addition to songs specific to each Sundays readings,
One with the Risen Lord also provides general seasonal music, including the common responsorial psalms and a Gospel acclamation with verses for each Sunday.
Features two songs by Barbara BridgeThe seasonal themes of light and peace are reflected beautifully in Litany of Peace and Ke Bona Leseli/I Have Seen the Light, both by Barbara Bridge, long-time collaborator with Bob and member of Anawim. Featuring a meditative refrain inspired by the prayer of St. Francis, the litany is well suited for intercessions, preparation of the gifts and Communion.
The music of
One with the Risen Lord is more than a just a celebration of the resurrection -- its an invitation to union with the risen Christ. Designed to harmonize liturgies throughout Easter, its a blessing for all who observe and prepare music for this holy season.
"This collection is full of usable musical gems! I particularly like the fact that a number of styles are represented. I''m choosing three pieces to use during the Triduum this year."
-- Jensine N., director of liturgical music, Diocese of San Diego/St. Brigid Catholic Church
"Bob Hurd expands upon the Gospel, connecting it to and resonating with phrases from the other readings and unfolding the story in song. [The instrument parts] are particularly good and an integral part of the performance. The CD is a polished performance from Anawim, with Bob Hurd and some guest singers. Here OCP have it exactly correct -- not too sweet; its inspiring to listen to in its own right. Bravo!"
-- Paul Wellicome, Music and Liturgy
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