Ken Canedo

Musical arrangements by John Purifoy
Recording directed and produced by Janet Vogt

An undiscovered gem! Set in the days between Ascension and Pentecost, We Are a Light is a compelling personal account of Simon Peter's relationship with Jesus as told to the new apostle Matthias. Designed as a full-length, contemporary musical for performance in youth ministry settings, it also contains many scene excerpts and anthems suitable for individual presentation within a church service.

The story moves geographically and chronologically, using frequent flashbacks. However, the unearthly choral invocation "Come, O Holy Spirit" precedes each narrative segment and provides a strong sense of continuity throughout the musical. A wide array of instruments, including electric guitar and xylophone, supports musical styles ranging from jazz and soft rock to Broadway-style musical showstoppers.

The forgotten and untold story of the Folk Mass

Keep the Fire Burning is the forgotten and untold story of the Folk Mass. The influence of this movement is still felt today in the Catholic liturgical industry and in contemporary Christian music.

Examines the Folk Mass in Church history

This fascinating book examines the place of the Folk Mass in Church history. Was it a well-intentioned but failed attempt at updating worship? Or was it a genuine movement of the people?

Includes stories from great composers

This highly readable book is filled with stories and reflections by such Folk Mass composers as Ray Repp ("Allelu"), Jack Miffleton ("Alle, Alle"), Sister Miriam Therese Winter ("Joy Is Like the Rain"), Carey Landry ("The Spirit Is a-Movin'"), Sebastian Temple ("Prayer of St. Francis") and many others.

A colorful era in the Catholic Church

Keep the Fire Burning is both a detailed overview of the influences that led to the Folk Mass and a fond remembrance of a colorful era in the Catholic Church. A wonderful read, this book should be part of any Catholic library.

This 12-song CD by Ken Canedo features diverse music designed for liturgies throughout Easter and Ordinary Time.

A mix of fun and funky, smooth and slow, this eight-song CD offers music for liturgy that spans the gamut from gentle guitar-based ballad and choral praise anthem to hard-rocking indie pop.

Are you ready for this? For 94 minutes of electrifying music packed onto two CDs? For songs that set hearts on fire and challenge you to really live the good news of the Gospel? Get ready to Live It!

This compilation draws together 23 tracks from the biggest names in contemporary Catholic music, including Steve Angrisano, Tom Booth, Sarah Hart, Matt Maher, Jesse Manibusan, Ken Canedo and many others. It also introduces fresh music from 12 talented new artists who capture today's spirit and song.

More than any other album on the market, Live It! captures the wide range of musical styles rooted in Catholic spirituality -- which you can experience continuously online via spiritandsong.com. Featuring sweet ballads, edgy rock, folky pop and everything in between, Live It! doesn't compromise substance for style. These songwriters have drawn from Scripture, and the poetry in their own souls, to express the longing, devotion, struggle and joy we all go through on this wild journey called "faith." Highlights include the Daughters of God in a great cover of Carey Landry's "Hail Mary: Gentle Woman" and Val Limar Jansen in a gospel-style rendition of Jaime Cortez's classic "Rain Down."

Don't just stand there. Hear it! Sing it! Live It!

This 13-song CD by Ken Canedo and Jesse Manibusan features music addressing social justice, conversion and other themes such as relationships with God, parents, friends and the world around us.

This popular contemporary Mass setting grew beyond its original material to include several Mass parts arranged for SATB choir with descant.

The expanded Mass setting is available in the Mass of Glory collection. Additions to the Mass include: the sprinkling rite, Kyrie, Gloria, Lenten Gospel Acclamation, an additional setting of the prayer of the faithful, memorial acclamations B and D and the Lord's Prayer.

This songbook features guitar, keyboard and vocal parts for each song of the album Love Never Fails by Ken Canedo and Jesse Manibusan.

This is the guitar/melody accompaniment book for Mass of Glory, a revised Mass setting by Ken Canedo and Bob Hurd.

Enjoy a unique blend of musical styles
Often characterized as "gospel," Ken and Bob's setting draws from traditional Catholic music, as well as jazz, blues and other indigenous American styles. This unique blend is one of the reasons so many communities have embraced Mass of Glory.

Sing the new texts with enthusiasm
Sing the new texts with enthusiasm, thanks to the familiar themes of this popular Mass. You will also find revised musical elements that thoughtfully serve the new Order of Mass, helping you provide a smooth transition for your parish.

Celebrate the liturgy
From hospital chapels to cathedrals, and everywhere in between—Mass of Glory will continue to give the Church a contemporary and prayerful way to celebrate the liturgy.

This is the keyboard/choral songbook for Mass of Glory, a revised Mass setting by Ken Canedo and Bob Hurd.

Enjoy a unique blend of musical styles
Often characterized as "gospel," Ken and Bob's setting draws from traditional Catholic music, as well as jazz, blues and other indigenous American styles. This unique blend is one of the reasons so many communities have embraced Mass of Glory.

Sing the new texts with enthusiasm
Sing the new texts with enthusiasm, thanks to the familiar themes of this popular Mass. You will also find revised musical elements that thoughtfully serve the new Order of Mass, helping you provide a smooth transition for your parish.

Celebrate the liturgy
From hospital chapels to cathedrals, and everywhere in between—Mass of Glory will continue to give the Church a contemporary and prayerful way to celebrate the liturgy.

This keyboard/guitar songbook provides accompaniment parts, voicing (unison, two- and three-part), composer notes and suggested use for each of the eight songs on the Fish With Me album.

This is the keyboard/melody accompaniment book for Mass of Glory, a revised Mass setting by Ken Canedo and Bob Hurd.

Enjoy a unique blend of musical styles
Often characterized as "gospel," Ken and Bob's setting draws from traditional Catholic music, as well as jazz, blues and other indigenous American styles. This unique blend is one of the reasons so many communities have embraced Mass of Glory.

Sing the new texts with enthusiasm
Sing the new texts with enthusiasm, thanks to the familiar themes of this popular Mass. You will also find revised musical elements that thoughtfully serve the new Order of Mass, helping you provide a smooth transition for your parish.

Celebrate the liturgy
From hospital chapels to cathedrals, and everywhere in between—Mass of Glory will continue to give the Church a contemporary and prayerful way to celebrate the liturgy.

A mix of fun and funky, smooth and slow, this eight-song MP3 album offers music for liturgy that spans the gamut from gentle guitar-based ballad and choral praise anthem to hard-rocking indie pop.

This is the MP3 album for Mass of Glory, a revised Mass setting by Ken Canedo and Bob Hurd. It contains the Glory to God; Holy; Save Us, Savior; We Proclaim Your Death, When We Eat This Bread.

Enjoy a unique blend of musical styles
Often characterized as "gospel," Ken and Bob's setting draws from traditional Catholic music, as well as jazz, blues and other indigenous American styles. This unique blend is one of the reasons so many communities have embraced Mass of Glory.

Sing the new texts with enthusiasm
Sing the new texts with enthusiasm, thanks to the familiar themes of this popular Mass. You will also find revised musical elements that thoughtfully serve the new Order of Mass, helping you provide a smooth transition for your parish.

Celebrate the liturgy
From hospital chapels to cathedrals, and everywhere in between—Mass of Glory will continue to give the Church a contemporary and prayerful way to celebrate the liturgy.

This is the MP3 playlist for Mass of the Most Holy Trinity, a new Mass setting by Ken Canedo.

Inspire young and old
Blending traditional hymnody with contemporary approachability, Ken's new setting will resonate with worshipers of all ages.

Teach the new texts with familiar tunes
Familiar hymn tunes such as GOTT VATER SEI GEPRIESEN ("O God, Almighty Father") and ST PATRICK'S BREASTPLATE ("I Bind Unto Myself This Day")—supported by an inviting, guitar-friendly arrangement—make Mass of the Most Holy Trinity a wonderful way to celebrate the liturgy with your assembly.