Inspired by Pope John Paul's apostolic letter on the rosary (Rosarium Virginis Mariae), Bob Hurd and friends have created a resource that invites us to rediscover the rosary as a form of contemplative prayer. Designed for both communal and individual recitation, A Contemplative Rosary engages the whole person through music, Scripture readings, icons and meditations.

This special 4-CD set includes all four collections in the A Contemplative Rosary series:

• A Contemplative Rosary: The Glorious Mysteries
• A Contemplative Rosary: The Joyful Mysteries
• A Contemplative Rosary: The Luminous Mysteries
• A Contemplative Rosary: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Music

• Allows you to fully "sing the rosary" -- provides simple chant settings for the Our Father, the Hail Mary and the Glory to the Father
• Includes choral harmonies and instrumental accompaniment, with parts for cello, piano and hand bells, for communal recitation (complete score available in Leader's Guide)
• Includes several pieces for gathering and preparing to pray the rosary, and a song for sending forth
• Beautifully recorded CD illustrates how A Contemplative Rosary sounds in its most communal form, prayed in a church with an assembly, presiding minister, choir and readers
• One CD for each of the four sets of mysteries: joyful, luminous, sorrowful and glorious
• An excellent learning tool, the CD can also serve as accompaniment for individual and small group recitation
• People''s book and CD-ROM feature stunning, full-color icons for all 20 mysteries; the CD-ROM lets you project them onto a wall or screen for groups to see and study throughout the prayer

Scripture & Meditations

• Includes Scripture verses for proclamation by a reader at various points across each decade
• People''s book includes biblical meditations prepared by Dr. Elaine Park, professor of biblical studies at Mt. Angel Seminary, St. Benedict, OR
• Designed especially for personal recitation, the reflections invite the reader to delve more deeply into each mystery before turning the page to study the icon and pray the decade

The books also contain three enlightening essays: one by Bishop Michael Warfel of the Diocese of Juneau, Alaska, reflecting on the papal encyclical, which inspired him to initiate this project; "Incarnation and Icon," by Charles Rohrbacher, explaining how icons can help us "encounter" the living God; and a helpful overview and introduction by Bob Hurd, with suggestions for getting the most out of this resource.

Meticulously prepared, beautifully designed and revolutionary in its approach, A Contemplative Rosary can help Christians everywhere "contemplate Christ with Mary" through singing and praying the sacred mysteries of the holy rosary.

Inspired by Pope John Paul's apostolic letter on the rosary (Rosarium Virginis Mariae), Bob Hurd and friends have created a resource that invites us to rediscover the rosary as a form of contemplative prayer. Designed for both communal and individual recitation, A Contemplative Rosary engages the whole person through music, Scripture readings, icons and meditations.

Music

• Allows you to fully "sing the rosary" -- provides simple chant settings for the Our Father, the Hail Mary and the Glory to the Father
• Includes choral harmonies and instrumental accompaniment, with parts for cello, piano and hand bells, for communal recitation (complete score available in Leader's Guide)
• Includes several pieces for gathering and preparing to pray the rosary, and a song for sending forth
• Beautifully recorded CD illustrates how A Contemplative Rosary sounds in its most communal form, prayed in a church with an assembly, presiding minister, choir and readers
• One CD for each of the four sets of mysteries: joyful, luminous, sorrowful and glorious
• An excellent learning tool, the CD can also serve as accompaniment for individual and small group recitation
• People's book and CD-ROM feature stunning, full-color icons for all 20 mysteries; the CD-ROM lets you project them onto a wall or screen for groups to see and study throughout the prayer

Scripture & Meditations

• Includes Scripture verses for proclamation by a reader at various points across each decade
• People's book includes biblical meditations prepared by Dr. Elaine Park, professor of biblical studies at Mt. Angel Seminary, St. Benedict, OR
• Designed especially for personal recitation, the reflections invite the reader to delve more deeply into each mystery before turning the page to study the icon and pray the decade

The books also contain three enlightening essays: one by Bishop Michael Warfel of the Diocese of Juneau, Alaska, reflecting on the papal encyclical, which inspired him to initiate this project; "Incarnation and Icon," by Charles Rohrbacher, explaining how icons can help us "encounter" the living God; and a helpful overview and introduction by Bob Hurd, with suggestions for getting the most out of this resource.

Meticulously prepared, beautifully designed and revolutionary in its approach, A Contemplative Rosary can help Christians everywhere "contemplate Christ with Mary" through singing and praying the sacred mysteries of the holy rosary.

Inspired by Pope John Paul's apostolic letter on the rosary (Rosarium Virginis Mariae), Bob Hurd and friends have created a resource that invites us to rediscover the rosary as a form of contemplative prayer. Designed for both communal and individual recitation, A Contemplative Rosary engages the whole person through music, Scripture readings, icons and meditations.

Music

• Allows you to fully "sing the rosary" -- provides simple chant settings for the Our Father, the Hail Mary and the Glory to the Father
• Includes choral harmonies and instrumental accompaniment, with parts for cello, piano and hand bells, for communal recitation (complete score available in Leader's Guide)
• Includes several pieces for gathering and preparing to pray the rosary, and a song for sending forth
• Beautifully recorded CD illustrates how A Contemplative Rosary sounds in its most communal form, prayed in a church with an assembly, presiding minister, choir and readers
• One CD for each of the four sets of mysteries: joyful, luminous, sorrowful and glorious
• An excellent learning tool, the CD can also serve as accompaniment for individual and small group recitation
• People's book and CD-ROM feature stunning, full-color icons for all 20 mysteries; the CD-ROM lets you project them onto a wall or screen for groups to see and study throughout the prayer

Scripture & Meditations

• Includes Scripture verses for proclamation by a reader at various points across each decade
• People's book includes biblical meditations prepared by Dr. Elaine Park, professor of biblical studies at Mt. Angel Seminary, St. Benedict, OR
• Designed especially for personal recitation, the reflections invite the reader to delve more deeply into each mystery before turning the page to study the icon and pray the decade

The books also contain three enlightening essays: one by Bishop Michael Warfel of the Diocese of Juneau, Alaska, reflecting on the papal encyclical, which inspired him to initiate this project; "Incarnation and Icon," by Charles Rohrbacher, explaining how icons can help us "encounter" the living God; and a helpful overview and introduction by Bob Hurd, with suggestions for getting the most out of this resource.

Meticulously prepared, beautifully designed and revolutionary in its approach, A Contemplative Rosary can help Christians everywhere "contemplate Christ with Mary" through singing and praying the sacred mysteries of the holy rosary.

Offering 11 songs that reflect the joyful anticipation of the coming of our savior, Amanecerá el Señor will enrich liturgies during the holy season of Advent. With four songs drawn from the readings for the four Sundays of Advent and the "Aleluya"—which also provides verses for each of those Sundays—as well as several songs celebrating the coming of our Lord, this collection features music that will surely inspire the faithful in your community and encourage deeper reflection.

The straightforward melodies are simple and easy to sing and, although the CD boasts a more embellished orchestration, the text still shines through as the highlight. The convenient songbook provides four-part voicing, solfège chords and lyrics and makes learning and singing these songs simple and easy.

Track listing
Amanecerá el Señor | Ven, Señor, Nuestra Esperanza | Preparad el Camino | Alegraos | Alégrate, María | Aleluya | De Luz Nueva | Dichosos | Levántate, Jerusalén | El Señor Envió a Su Profeta | La Corona del Adviento

Acoustic recordings and new arrangements
This 12-song recording and accompaniment book contain the best songs from Carmelo Erdozáin over the past 30 years of his incredible international career. With new acoustic recordings, new arrangements and strong theology, these songs, recorded in Chile, balance text with melody in support of the liturgy.

Great for retreats, faith formation and more
With many liturgical uses and deep scriptural texts for the Eucharist, this powerful collection is wonderfully helpful for retreats, faith formation, personal devotion and catechetical moments. The texts are not only appropriate but poetic.

Songs for different seasons
From the strong text and comforting melody of "Las Puertas de la Nueva Ciudad" to the festive banquet of "Oh, Señor, Delante de Ti," this collection will inspire and delight. "Cristo Nos Une en Torno a Su Altar," a communion song, has verses for Advent, Holy Thursday and Corpus Christi. "Himno a Jesucristo" is full of images of Christ: Jesus the Way, the Truth and the Life; Christ the Good Shepherd; Christ the Teacher; and Christ the Savior, Son of God. "Creo en Jesús" is especially recommended for youth, and stresses our Christian vocation.

Popular, beloved Catholic songs
Valuable for everything from funerals to weddings, from Lent to Christmas, these Spanish worship songs are gems worth having. Rich instrumentation, beautifully moving melodies, and exceptional vocals make this an easy recording to enjoy. Assemblies will be delighted to sing along with these popular, beloved songs.

Bilingual versions of beloved songs for worship
Cantemos Unidos/United in Song is an ideal means of drawing together the whole congregation into a cohesive, multicultural body of Christ. This practical resource contains bilingual versions of 24 of the best-known songs for worship ever written: 12 songs originally written in English with new, added text in Spanish, and 12 Spanish songs with added English text. It's a wonderful way to introduce new and beloved songs to the whole assembly!

Excellent translations and clear formatting
Featuring Spanish classics such as "Pescador de Hombres," "Resucitó," "Alabaré" and "Vienen con Alegría," the collection also includes "Here I Am, Lord," "Hail Mary: Gentle Woman" and "On Eagle's Wings." The simple arrangements, excellent translations -- by Owen Alstott and Father Juan Sosa -- and clear formatting make it easy for parishioners to sing the verses in both languages.

Classic worship songs for every season of the year
Songs in this collection cover a variety of themes such as: peace, trust, praise, joy, love, conversion and discipleship and can be used during several seasons of the liturgical year including Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter.

Expand your repertoire, complement your bilingual celebrations and unite your assembly in song and worship with the music of Cantemos Unidos/United in Song.

In Deo Gratias, Pedro creates fresh, singable, contemporary songs for processions and other ritual moments. Includes eight songs in English, three bilingual songs and one in Spanish.

Three of the pieces in Deo Gratias are Taizé-style, using a common antiphon in Latin and alternating verses in English and Spanish. This simple combining of languages encourages everyone in the assembly to join in and sing. Peter's goal in Deo Gratias is to "help people grow in their faith, as writing and performing this music helps me grow in mine."

Deo Gratias includes responsorial psalms, songs for penance services, the sprinkling rite, and a tender, Spanish processional for funerals.

The collection can be used throughout the year including Advent, Lent and Easter.

Pedro's songs are practical for small choirs or for keyboard and cantor, but can also be richly performed by larger choirs.

Enjoy the peaceful, comforting songs of Gregory Norbet this Christmas. This collection offers new insights into the Christmas story with poetry, melody and his own gentle style of song. It includes both original compositions and well-known songs for the Advent/Christmas season.

12 accessible new songs for the entire year
The late Monsignor Taulé believed that every parish should have a dynamic, evolving repertoire. As pastor at the oldest church in Barcelona, he knew from experience: quality music and the regular introduction of new songs are vital to a parish's spiritual health. Día de Fiesta gives Spanish-speaking assemblies 12 solid, accessible new songs for every season of the year.

Music for entrance and Communion processions
In preparing this new collection, Father Taulé made it his specific aim to provide new texts and melodies for Mass on Sunday -- el día del Señor, the day of celebration. From there, he narrowed his focus to two particular moments in the liturgy: the entrance procession and Communion.

Entrance hymns for every season
Preceding even the sign of the cross, the gathering song makes a powerful first impression. It sets the tone for the entire liturgy, anticipating themes in the readings and drawing the assembly together en el nombre del Señor. The collection includes one entrance hymn each for Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter, and two for Ordinary Time.

Communion songs with easily memorized responses
Composed to inspire "pious listening" and meditation, the six songs for Communion feature short, easily memorized responses. Multiple verses, arranged for soloist and small choir, allow for longer processions. All 12 songs use Scripture-based texts for the entrance and Communion antiphons.

Expands the repertoire of Hispanic parishes
As Father Taulé explains in the songbook's generous performance notes, there's danger in a static repertoire. Sung too often for too long, music can lose its impact. Día de Fiesta is a wonderful solution for Hispanic parishes, expanding the repertoire for the beginning and heart of the liturgy.

Note: A long-time, beloved member of the OCP family, Alberto passed away in March 2007, very shortly after finishing this, his last collection of liturgical music. May he rest in peace.

Created in line with the National Directory for Catechesis, El Señor Nos Invita is part of a long-term effort by OCP to expand the repertoire of music in Spanish for Masses with children. Singing these songs in the classroom and in the liturgy, Hispanic children can pray, worship and learn the faith in the context of "their own language" and culture.

This second volume features 15 songs for Advent, Christmas and Epiphany as well as a few options for Ordinary Time. Although geared toward celebrations with children, the music on this volume—like the first—can be sung by parishioners of any age.

The majority of the songs were written especially for this collection by some of the top composers of Hispanic music, including Santiago Fernández, Bob Hurd, Estela García-López, Rodolfo López and many more! The eclectic mix of styles—everything from pop and ballad to joropo venezolano, samba and more—make for a wonderful variety of refreshing new songs.

One of four bilingual songs, “Gaudete” by Albert Coppo makes a beautiful and versatile addition to any Advent service. The vibrant rumba flamenca style of Damaris Thillet’s and the late Diego Correa’s “Celebremos Navidad” will add a joyous touch to any Christmas Mass.

May this collection of fun, upbeat and easy-to-learn songs quickly find a home in your parish or school’s repertoire, and in this way, enrich your community for years to come.

This 14-song CD by Ricky Manalo, CSP features multilingual liturgical music, including songs with verses in Filipino, English, Mandarin, Chinese, Spanish and Latin.

Their first new collection in 20 years!
Twenty years after releasing their last collection, the St. Louis Jesuits are back! Composers of some of the most beloved liturgical music ever written, the group -- Tim Manion, Dan Schutte and Jesuit Fathers Bob Dufford, John Foley and Roc O'Connor -- has come together to produce Morning Light, a reunion collection of hope-filled songs for Sunday liturgies, funerals, retreats, prayer services and other celebrations.

Beautiful, accessible, innovative melodies
Featuring 12 newly written songs, three by each member of the group (except Manion), this collection proves they still have it. They still have that uncanny ability to set Scripture-based texts to beautiful, accessible, innovative melodies that fit and enhance the liturgy -- and touch the hearts of today's worshipers.

Reflecting 20 years of spiritual and musical growth
But this is no copy of their previous work. Reflecting 20 years of spiritual and musical growth, these new compositions have a depth, maturity and humility that modern assemblies will appreciate. Of course, the world around them has also changed. Concerned for the "dark clouds" and discouragement they see, the group determined to write music filled with "the hope we have been called to."

New music by Bob Dufford, SJ and John Foley, SJ
"Behind and Before Me," by Bob Dufford, is an exquisite setting of Psalm 139. Spiced with well-balanced parts for guitar, flutes, strings and choir, it reassures us of God's intimacy -- and recalls our limited ability to grasp it. Opening with a lovely prelude for trumpets, "Teach Us to Pray," by John Foley, invokes the Holy Spirit's help in prayer and all we do. Inspired by Romans 8, this simple hymn is a timely reminder that "all things work for good."

New music by Roc O'Connor, SJ, and Dan Schutte
Suitable for gathering, preparation of the gifts, Communion, sending forth and other parts of the liturgy, the songs cover a variety of themes, including trust in the Lord, discipleship, light, hope, love and praise. Highlights include "Gather the People," by Dan Schutte. A spirited, syncopated entrance hymn, it builds slowly toward a grand, full-choir finale that can't help but draw the entire assembly -- "the greatest and the least" -- into full participation. Featuring gentle violin and acoustic guitar parts and based on a text by St. Augustine, "O Beauty, Ever Ancient," by Roc O'Connor, challenges us to find renewal and "new life" in God.

Inspirational and prayerful listening
Recorded with an excellent choir and impressive keyboard, wind, percussion and string accompaniment, the CD makes for inspirational and prayerful listening, besides being an excellent rehearsal tool. The composers take turns on lead vocals. Though not contributing to the composing effort, Tim Manion lends his familiar voice and plays guitar on nearly every song.

Hope-filled music for a troubled world
Just as sunlight in the morning dispels the darkness of night, so Morning Light uplifts and encourages -- through both text and melody -- offering hope in a sometimes dark and troubled world. Infused with the genius, faith and maturity of these legendary composers, it's destined to be yet another in their long line of classic and best-selling collections.

This 14-song CD by John Michael Talbot features John Michael's best-known songs for the liturgy, including settings for Christmas, Easter, responsorial psalms, Communion songs and music for personal prayer and study.

Hear old and new Christmas melodies catch fire under the nimble fingers of Val Parker and Paul Inwood.

Both performers are known for their improvisational talent, and this recording represents the first time they have been recorded together. These are true piano duet improvisations, where the performers play off each other and are inspired by each other as they go along.

Paul and Val intersperse new original material with well-known melodies, and their music for meditation, prayer and relaxation, all have that special Christmas spirit. If you enjoyed Paul's Eternity or Val's What Wondrous Love, you're sure to love Peace at Christmas. This collection also includes four solo pieces, two by each artist.

The first gospel-style psalmody collection
Introducing Psalms from the Soul, the first psalmody collection designed for all who love gospel music. Providing 28 gospel-style psalms and canticles with verbatim texts from the Lectionary, it features new music by some of today's best-known gospel composers.

Psalms and canticles for the entire liturgical year
Divided into two volumes, this highly anticipated resource supplies common psalms and Gospel canticles for the entire liturgical year: Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Holy Week, Easter, Ascension, Pentecost and Ordinary Time. Intended primarily for Sunday liturgies in parish settings, it also supports communal recitation of the Liturgy of the Hours.

Recorded with an authentic gospel choir
Recorded with an authentic gospel choir, the CDs reveal the full potential of this passionate music. The call-and-response between cantor, choir and assembly, infectious rhythms, and cantor embellishments all invite enthusiastic participation.

New music by four of today's best gospel composers
All the composers contributed new musical settings. A gifted pianist and composer, Rawn Harbor is one of the preeminent African American liturgists in the U.S. Long-time OCP composer Val Parker has two collections of piano improvisations. Both gifted musicians, ValLimar and Frank Jansen have two collections of spirituals and gospel-style music.

Original cover art by Ghana native Sami Bentil
Psalms from the Soul looks as good as it sounds. The songbooks and CDs feature "Outdooring," a colorful original painting by Sami Bentil. A native of Ghana, he produces art that blends the history of that nation with "his passionate vision of world peace." More information is available at samibentilart.com.

The entire congregation takes part by singing the response
"After the first reading comes the responsorial Psalm, which," the Church tells us, "is an integral part of the Liturgy of the Word and holds great liturgical and pastoral importance, because it fosters meditation on the word of God." The entire congregation "takes part by singing the response" —(General Instruction of the Roman Missal, Third Typical Edition).

An essentially Catholic approach to psalmody in true gospel style
Psalms for the Soul provides an essentially Catholic approach to psalmody in true gospel style. Written by gospel musicians for gospel musicians -- and all who love this spirited music -- these dynamic settings will help assemblies around the U.S. "sing the response" to God's word with heartfelt zeal and authenticity.