Curtis Stephan

"In every age, the Church has called upon creative artists to give new voice to praise and prayer. Throughout history, God has continued to breathe forth his creative Spirit, making noble the work of musicians' hearts and hands. The forms of expression have been many and varied."
—Sing to the Lord, paragraph #8
©2007, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Foster spiritual renewal
Inspired by each other's music and their common approach to ministry, these three generations of Catholic songwriters embarked on the Age to Age: Generations of Faith concert tour, to join whole communities in spiritual renewal. Bring the experience of these events into your daily life with this unique and varied collection of anthems.

Join in a sung tapestry of prayer
From beloved titles you know by heart—including covers from each composer—to fresh arrangements of future classics such as "Many and One," "Ready the Way" and "These Alone Are Enough"—uniting all three artists in song—Age to Age highlights the enduring themes of faith, hope and love through a sung tapestry of prayer.

Experience three powerful voices, one powerful faith
Leaving behind their categories of youth, liturgical and contemporary, Steve Angrisano, Dan Schutte and Curtis Stephan come together to share their music with one another and with the Church... three powerful voices, one powerful faith.

Also available as an MP3 playlist.

Tracks: Many and One | Take Up Our Cross | Ready the Way | A Time Will Come for Singing | Falling Into You | Give Us Faith, Lord | Plow Your Row | These Alone Are Enough | Mighty King | O God, Be the Music | Benediction | We Live to Love

Sample one of today's best songwriters
The music of Curtis Stephan has helped enhance worship in parishes across the country. Packed with five of his most popular songs, three fresh titles and an entire Mass setting, Amid Passing Things offers up an incredible sample from one of today's best contemporary songwriters!

Enrich various moments in the liturgy
Appearing in the Breaking Bread missal program and co-written with Grammy-nominated Sarah Hart, "Take Up Our Cross" has quickly become a favorite of all ages. "Into the Desert" is a melodic and inviting anthem for the season of Lent. Great as responsorial psalms, "Rest In God Alone (Psalm 62)" and "Go Out, Go Out (Psalm 117) can also be used throughout the year to enrich various moments in the liturgy.

Hear complete recordings of Curtis' Mass of Renewal
Inspired by the opportunity for renewal through the Roman Missal, Third Edition, Curtis' new setting challenges us to go to new depths of understanding of what we celebrate at Mass and transform ourselves into the one body of Christ. Featuring a triumphant, ascending main theme, Mass of Renewal will appeal to both traditional ensembles and contemporary groups.

Introduce your community to contemporary music
If you're looking for a way to introduce your community to contemporary music, this is the collection and this is the composer. From seasonal selections for Lent and Advent to pieces for ritual moments, funerals and baccalaureate Mass, Amid Passing Things gives you a broad range of songs to inspire your congregation.

Also available as an MP3 playlist.

Tracks: Miracle of Grace | Take Up Our Cross | Benediction | Ready the Way | Pastures of the Lord | Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia (Mass of Renewal) | Amen (Mass of Renewal) | Glory to God (Mass of Renewal) | Holy (Mass of Renewal) | Kyrie, Eleison/Lord, Have Mercy (Mass of Renewal) | Lamb of God (Mass of Renewal) | Lenten Gospel Acclamation (Mass of Renewal) | Save Us, Savior (Mass of Renewal) | We Proclaim Your Death (Mass of Renewal) | When We Eat This Bread (Mass of Renewal) | Into the Desert | Rest In God Alone (Psalm 62) | Go Out, Go Out (Psalm 117)

Hard rock renditions of popular carols
Mixing hard-rock and ballad-style renditions of popular carols with newly composed original songs, Born to Us is not your grandma's Christmas album. Curtis cranks it up on a number of tracks, electric guitars and drums expressing his obvious enthusisam for this holy season. Hip, joyful and reverent, Born to Us makes excellent listening throughout Advent and Christmas.

Innovative arrangements, jazz-influenced songs
Highlights include Curtis' innovative, pop-rock arrangements of "O Come All Ye Faithful," "Joy to the World," and six other traditional holiday favorites. "Angels We Have Heard on High" jumps and dances, showcasing his penchant for jazz and his amazing proficiency on trumpet.

World-beat songs, duet with Jesse Manibusan
"Gloria in Excelsis," an original, world-beat song, was selected to appear on Christmas Child, the Mercy Corps benefit CD. Co-written by Jesse Manibusan, "Someone Is Waiting" is also on that compilation, though in a slightly different arrangement. Featuring Jesse sharing lead vocals with Curtis, this heartfelt ballad is a call to action, a reminder that many need "more than just our prayers."

An electric retelling of the Nativity story
The title track, an electric-guitar-powered retelling of the Nativity story, bristles with energy. Rich in biblical imagery and homey details, it translates the mystery of the Incarnation into a modern musical language anyone can understand. Members of the holy family become real: "They found a lonely stable beneath the starry sky, to host the greatest moment ever known. She was young, they say, a girl of just 13."

Music that renews faith in the One born to us in Bethlehem
"Why would an infinitely large and powerful God come to our small and broken world?" Curtis asks in the liner notes. Hearing these 14 songs, you'll discover renewed faith in the awesome love of Jesus, the One who was born to us on a winter's night in Bethlehem.

Also available as an MP3 playlist.

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!

Let your heart be comforted
Born from Curtis' desire to minister to the grieving and brokenhearted, as well as his own experience of grief and suffering, Love Remains is a soulful collection that offers hope and healing. Providing a pathway through the pain, these 10 songs comfort us during our darkest hours, whispering to our hearts that we are never alone.

Find consolation for a universal human experience
Grief is a common human experience—whether it's the death of a loved one, the pain of divorce or the loss of something dear—and we are all looking for an answer to our pain. The gentle warmth and soothing message of Love Remains offers consolation to the individual person as well as for entire communities and small support groups.

Lift your spirit with soaring melodies
Although we may have become stuck in our grief, Curtis' soaring melodies and soulful lyrics offer us a way out, helping us to move forward into the relief of comfort and peace. "Benediction," featuring skillful piano playing, offers a remarkable range of emotions and fullness of sound that speaks to the breadth of human expression. From the moving melody of "Daylight" to the inspirational message of "Face the East," Love Remains: Songs of Consolation truly is music to heal the heart.

Tracks: Daylight | Face the East | The Lord Is My Shepherd | Legacy | |Let the Children Come | Love Will Stay | Soldier | I Will Rise | Pastures of the Lord | Benediction

His first exclusive release for OCP/spiritandsong.com
What could be more countercultural than following Christ? That's the kind of revolution Curtis Stephan instigates in his latest album -- his first exclusive release for OCP and spiritandsong.com. Featuring his signature hard-driving sound and look-you-in-the-eye lyrics, these 14 tracks attest to the power of an authentic life of faith to change the world. It's one revolution we should all join, without hesitation.

Rapid-fire, alt-rock gems, edgy lead guitar
The title track builds slowly then floods the ear-scape with layers of sound, demanding nothing less than total commitment: "Rise up, rise up, let us stand and be a witness to the love that makes a difference." "To the Extreme" is a gripping, rapid-fire, alt-rock gem with a mesmerizing and edgy lead guitar line.

NCYC Theme Song, other highlights
Other highlights include "Winds of Change," the 2005 NCYC theme song, which Curtis wrote and recorded with fellow Texan and friend Jesse Manibusan, and a nice cover of "My Reward," by Dove-award-winning songwriter and popular CCM artist Paul Baloche.

A deeply evocative take on the funeral antiphon
The strongest track of all may be "In Paradisum/Pastures of the Lord," a deeply evocative medley blending Curtis' contemporary setting of the Latin antiphon chanted at the end of the funeral Mass ("May the angels lead you into paradise ") and a breathtaking ballad that anticipates the joys of heaven.

The work of a revolutionary Christian songwriter
Never one to make compromises, Curtis once again proves the revolutionary, both as a musician and as a Christian songwriter. Innovative and ambitious, Sacred Revolution challenges us to follow the One who held nothing back in order to save us.

His debut album
If this is his debut, it's hard to imagine how high this Texas singer/songwriter will climb. Through the Storm is brilliant and tightly produced, an irresistible mix of hard-driving rock, sweet ballads, pop and jazz. These songs and the talent Curtis has gathered to perform it rival anything being produced in the secular music industry.

Hard rock sound gets your blood pumping
Hold on to your hats: Curtis rocks, taking Christian music beyond where most are willing to go. He pushes the envelope with a multi-layered hard rock sound that gets your blood pumping. He does it, though, without slipping into intensity for the sake of intensity. For Curtis, being in the "zone" isn't about drugs or escaping reality. It's knowing "my savior's walkin' with me."

Music about the One who gets us through the storm
It's not all flowers and fairy tales because, Curtis knows, life's not like that. He's been through the storms of hard times, and knows Who got him through. These 11 songs, 10 of them written or co-written by Curtis, are his way of leading people to the Help that's at hand when we're "in over our head."

11 songs: rock, ballads, pop and jazz
The album closes with "Lullaby for Alice," a heart-rending jazz elegy for his oldest sister, who died just days after birth. From the tenderness of this and the other ballads to the rush of his rock tracks, Through the Storm is quite a ride. Don't miss it.

This is the keyboard/choral songbook for Mass of Renewal, a new Mass setting by Curtis Stephan.

"Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may prove what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect" (Romans 12:2).

Go to new depths of understanding
The introduction of the new Roman Missal is an opportunity for renewal. Curtis' new setting challenges us to go to new depths of understanding of what we celebrate at Mass and transform ourselves into the body of Christ.

Sing and pray with increased enthusiasm
Featuring a triumphant, ascending main theme and accompaniments to fit both traditional ensembles and modern worship style groups, Mass of Renewal is a versatile setting that will breathe new life into your daily, weekend and youth services throughout the year.

This is the guitar accompaniment book for Mass of Renewal, a new Mass setting by Curtis Stephan.

"Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may prove what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect" (Romans 12:2).

Go to new depths of understanding
The introduction of the new Roman Missal is an opportunity for renewal. Curtis' new setting challenges us to go to new depths of understanding of what we celebrate at Mass and transform ourselves into the body of Christ.

Sing and pray with increased enthusiasm
Featuring a triumphant, ascending main theme and accompaniments to fit both traditional ensembles and modern worship style groups, Mass of Renewal is a versatile setting that will breathe new life into your daily, weekend and youth services throughout the year.

Enjoy 18 popular songs for prayer and worship
After recording four albums, Curtis Stephan has provided the Church with a wealth of music to serve a variety of worship needs. Gathering 18 of his most popular—and most requested—prayer and worship songs into the convenience of one resource, this songbook gives music ministers a collection of proven, beloved songs for use in the liturgy and beyond.

Learn quickly with simple guitar/vocal arrangements
Ideal for contemporary ensembles, Songs for Prayer and Worship features easy-to-read arrangements for guitar and melody—with harmony for selected titles—as well as capo conversions and helpful diagrams for more difficult chords. Want to learn and share these songs even faster? Pair the songbook with an MP3 playlist of recordings for each song (coming soon)!

Enrich worship throughout the year
Perfect for Baccalaureate Mass or graduation, "Benediction" is a beautiful song of blessing for those embarking on their next journey. "Ready the Way" is a contemporary classic for Advent. Wonderful during Lent as we approach Good Friday, "Take Up Our Cross" can also be used throughout the year to echo readings that draw attention to the cross.

Share music from an incredibly versatile songwriter
Parishes have been singing his songs for years in Breaking Bread, Spirit & Song 2 and Choose Christ. The variety of Curtis' music—from ballads and rock anthems to songs for liturgical seasons and youth rallies—is a testament to his incredible versatility as a songwriter... which is on full display in Songs for Prayer and Worship.

Contents: Benediction | Go Out, Go Out | I Will Testify | Into the Desert | Live Out Love | Love | Miracle of Grace | No Ordinary Day | Pastures of the Lord | Ready the Way | Rest in God Alone | Take Up Our Cross | The Peace and Love of God | This Day | Though I'm Not Worthy | We Live to Love | You Are Not Forsaken

This is the keyboard accompaniment book for Mass of Renewal, a new Mass setting by Curtis Stephan.

"Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may prove what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect" (Romans 12:2).

Go to new depths of understanding
The introduction of the new Roman Missal is an opportunity for renewal. Curtis' new setting challenges us to go to new depths of understanding of what we celebrate at Mass and transform ourselves into the body of Christ.

Sing and pray with increased enthusiasm
Featuring a triumphant, ascending main theme and accompaniments to fit both traditional ensembles and modern worship style groups, Mass of Renewal is a versatile setting that will breathe new life into your daily, weekend and youth services throughout the year.

This is the MP3 playlist for Age to Age: Generations of Faith, by Steve Angrisano, Dan Schutte and Curtis Stephan.

"In every age, the Church has called upon creative artists to give new voice to praise and prayer. Throughout history, God has continued to breathe forth his creative Spirit, making noble the work of musicians' hearts and hands. The forms of expression have been many and varied."
—Sing to the Lord, paragraph #8
©2007, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Foster spiritual renewal
Inspired by each other's music and their common approach to ministry, these three generations of Catholic songwriters embarked on the Age to Age: Generations of Faith concert tour, to join whole communities in spiritual renewal. Bring the experience of these events into your daily life with this unique and varied collection of anthems.

Join in a sung tapestry of prayer
From beloved titles you know by heart—including covers from each composer—to fresh arrangements of future classics such as "Many and One," "Ready the Way" and "These Alone Are Enough"—uniting all three artists in song—Age to Age highlights the enduring themes of faith, hope and love through a sung tapestry of prayer.

Experience three powerful voices, one powerful faith
Leaving behind their categories of youth, liturgical and contemporary, Steve, Dan and Curtis come together to share their music with one another and with the Church... three powerful voices, one powerful faith.

Tracks: Many and One | Take Up Our Cross | Ready the Way | A Time Will Come for Singing | Falling Into You | Give Us Faith, Lord | Plow Your Row | These Alone Are Enough | Mighty King | O God, Be the Music | Benediction | We Live to Love

This is the MP3 playlist for Amid Passing Things.

Sample one of today's best songwriters
The music of Curtis Stephan has helped enhance worship in parishes across the country. Packed with five of his most popular songs, three fresh titles and an entire Mass setting, Amid Passing Things offers up an incredible sample from one of today's best contemporary songwriters!

Enrich various moments in the liturgy
Appearing in the Breaking Bread missal program and co-written with Grammy-nominated Sarah Hart, "Take Up Our Cross" has quickly become a favorite of all ages. "Into the Desert" is a melodic and inviting anthem for the season of Lent. Great as responsorial psalms, "Rest In God Alone (Psalm 62)" and "Go Out, Go Out (Psalm 117) can also be used throughout the year to enrich various moments in the liturgy.

Hear complete recordings of Curtis' Mass of Renewal
Inspired by the opportunity for renewal through the Roman Missal, Third Edition, Curtis' new setting challenges us to go to new depths of understanding of what we celebrate at Mass and transform ourselves into the one body of Christ. Featuring a triumphant, ascending main theme, Mass of Renewal will appeal to both traditional ensembles and contemporary groups.

Introduce your community to contemporary music
If you're looking for a way to introduce your community to contemporary music, this is the collection and this is the composer. From seasonal selections for Lent and Advent to pieces for ritual moments, funerals and baccalaureate Mass, Amid Passing Things gives you a broad range of songs to inspire your congregation.

Tracks: Miracle of Grace | Take Up Our Cross | Benediction | Ready the Way | Pastures of the Lord | Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia (Mass of Renewal) | Amen (Mass of Renewal) | Glory to God (Mass of Renewal) | Holy (Mass of Renewal) | Kyrie, Eleison/Lord, Have Mercy (Mass of Renewal) | Lamb of God (Mass of Renewal) | Lenten Gospel Acclamation (Mass of Renewal) | Save Us, Savior (Mass of Renewal) | We Proclaim Your Death (Mass of Renewal) | When We Eat This Bread (Mass of Renewal) | Into the Desert | Rest In God Alone (Psalm 62) | Go Out, Go Out (Psalm 117)

Unite voices in praise
This MP3 playlist offers all-English, all-Spanish and bilingual recordings of "Enter the Mystery/Entra al Misterio," by Curtis Stephan—featuring Spanish translations from Jaime Cortez. Originally composed as the official theme song for the 2013 Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, this song is a wonderful way to unite the voices of your congregation in praise of our God.

Discover more songs from this gifted composer
From Mass of Renewal to "Benediction" and "Pastures of the Lord," Curtis has given the Church a variety of music to support worship within and outside of the liturgy. Whether you use Breaking Bread or Today's Missal, discover yet another example of why communities large and small turn to this gifted composer for songs to celebrate our faith.

This is the MP3 playlist for Mass of Renewal, a new Mass setting by Curtis Stephan.

"Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may prove what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect" (Romans 12:2).

Go to new depths of understanding
The introduction of the new Roman Missal is an opportunity for renewal. Curtis' new setting challenges us to go to new depths of understanding of what we celebrate at Mass and transform ourselves into the body of Christ.

Sing and pray with increased enthusiasm
Featuring a triumphant, ascending main theme and accompaniments to fit both traditional ensembles and modern worship style groups, Mass of Renewal is a versatile setting that will breathe new life into your daily, weekend and youth services throughout the year.

This is the MP3 playlist for Songs for Prayer and Worship, featuring easy-to-read arrangements for guitar and melody—with harmony for selected titles—as well as capo conversions and helpful diagrams for more difficult chords.

Enjoy 18 popular songs for prayer and worship
After recording four albums, Curtis Stephan has provided the Church with a wealth of music to serve a variety of worship needs. Gathering 18 of his most popular—and most requested—prayer and worship songs into the convenience of one resource, the songbook gives music ministers a collection of proven, beloved songs for use in the liturgy and beyond.

Enrich worship throughout the year
Perfect for Baccalaureate Mass or graduation, "Benediction" is a beautiful song of blessing for those embarking on their next journey. "Ready the Way" is a contemporary classic for Advent. Wonderful during Lent as we approach Good Friday, "Take Up Our Cross" can also be used throughout the year to echo readings that draw attention to the cross.

Share music from an incredibly versatile songwriter
Parishes have been singing his songs for years in Breaking Bread, Spirit & Song 2 and Choose Christ. The variety of Curtis' music—from ballads and rock anthems to songs for liturgical seasons and youth rallies—is a testament to his incredible versatility as a songwriter... which is on full display in Songs for Prayer and Worship.

Contents: Benediction | Go Out, Go Out | I Will Testify | Into the Desert | Live Out Love | Love | Miracle of Grace | No Ordinary Day | Pastures of the Lord | Ready the Way | Rest in God Alone | Take Up Our Cross | The Peace and Love of God | This Day | Though I'm Not Worthy | We Live to Love | You Are Not Forsaken