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Mark Mallett – Vulnerable: A CD Review

No matter how “religious” one may be, there always comes a point when life’s sorrows reach into the depths of the heart and give it a good twist—and you find yourself suddenly crying out, wondering if God notices, if He’s paying attention to your pain. The answer He has already …

Angels and Saints at Ephesus

Angels and Saints at Ephesus Now Available

Angels and Saints at Ephesus Now Available 17-track album from Benedictines of Mary in stores/online today Atlanta, GA, May 7, 2013 – The awe-inspiring music of ANGELS AND SAINTS AT EPHESUS, the highly anticipated CD from the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles, is available today from De Montfort Music/Decca. This follow-up …

Angels and Saints at Ephesus

Win Benedictines of Mary’s New CD “Angels and Saints at Ephesus”

If you’ve ever wondered what singing angels sound like, it’s easy to imagine the possibilities when you listen to the Benedictines of Mary in song. This order of contemplative nuns melted our hearts with their first CD “Advent at Ephesus” and now they are back with a new release that …

The Martyrs Project

The Martyrs Project: What Would You Die For?

Much contemporary Christian music seems to have lost its ability to empower individuals or communities for the sake of Christ and in support of the aims, spiritual and social, of denominational and independent churches. The Martyrs Project, in the presentation of this CD, aims to strengthen 21st century Christian music …

Bring Forth the Light

Michael James Mette — “Bring Forth the Light”

New out from Catholic recording audience Michael James Mette is his newest project, Bring Forth the Light. A Catholic musician and speaker from St. Louis, Missouri,  Michael is also a husband & father. Along with his apostolate work and music, Michael and his wife Michelle are parents to five young children. …

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Voice from Assisi – Win Friar Alessandro’s Beautiful CD

Editor’s note: If you haven’t yet discovered the amazing artistry of Alessandro Brustenghi of Assisi, you’ve been missing out. Today, along with sharing this tremendous artist’s gifts, we’re giving our readers a gift: your chance to win “Voice from Assisi”, the incredible CD by Friar Alessandro. Leave a comment at the …

Advent at Ephesus

Advent at Ephesus Debuts as Billboard’s #1 Classical Music Title

Earns No. 3 “Heat Seekers” Across All Musical Genres ATLANTA, NOV. 29, 2012 – ADVENT AT EPHESUS from the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles, has debuted at No. 1 onBillboard magazine’s Traditional Classical Music Chart. The initial release from De Montfort Music also earned the No. 3 spot in Billboard’s new-artist “Heat Seekers” …

Thankful for Simple Gifts

Thankful for Simple Gifts

Some of the most wonderful gifts from God come in the form of whispers. They are the small gifts. The gifts for a particular moment, not to be grasped at, but merely accepted. And if the taker is alert and awake, the heart will swell with gratitude. On a Sunday …

Audrey Assad

Catholic Music Profile: An Interview with Catholic Recording Artist Audrey Assad

On January 10, 2012, my parish, Holy Trinity Catholic Parish in Westmont, IL, had Catholic-Christian recording artist, Audrey Assad, come perform a concert for our parish.  Afterwards, I had an opportunity to talk with Audrey Assad about her faith and music ministry. Daniel: What’s your faith background–Have you always grown …

Advent at Ephesus

Advent at Ephesus

Today, we’re offering a one-day contest — your chance to win the wonderful new CD “Advent at Ephesus” - the 16-track CD from the Benedictine Sisters of Mary, Queen of Apostles. I know you’ll love it! After reading about this new musical gift, be sure to enter to win the one …

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Advent at Ephesus

Contemplative Nuns Secure Worldwide Distribution with Decca Classics through De Montfort Music for Advent Album 16-track CD available Nov. 20 Video Link Atlanta, GA, Oct. 22, 2012 – They are young. They are hidden. They are extremely musical. And now they have a worldwide album distribution deal. But they don’t set …

Matt Maher

Impressions At the Concert with Catholic Music Recording Artist Matt Maher

On the evening of Thursday, September 27, 2012, Holy Trinity Catholic Parish had sponsored a concert with Matt Maher, a Popular Catholic Music Recording Artist.  The concert took place at the Christian Church of Clarendon Hills in the town of Clarendon Hills, IL.  Since the church where the concert was …

Margo B. Smith

A Sacrifice of Praise: Praising God in Time of Grief

A sacrifice of praise (Hebrews 13:15). What does that mean? Why would praise require a sacrifice? Is it even possible to do? Margo B. Smith provides some clues in her latest CD release, “Alleluia Though it All,” a soothing and beautiful collection of original songs directed to God in praise. …

Choosing the Perfect Piano Teacher

Choosing the Perfect Piano Teacher

Editor’s Note: Today, I’m very happy to introduce the newest member of our CatholicMom.com family of contributors: Erin Giddens. Erin is a homeschooling mom of four who lives in the rural Midwest. Erin, we look forward to learning with you and getting to know your family! LMH Choosing the Perfect …

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Playlists for Prayer

Editor’s Note: Today we welcome Barb Szyskiewicz, who is a long-time friend and supporter of CatholicMom.com, to our Tech Talk team. At Mass this morning, the usual silence at Communion time was broken by a recorded hymn played over the church’s fuzzy, muffled sound system.  Instead of praying and reflecting after …

Catholic Music Contest

Name Your Favorite Catholic Musicians & Win an iTunes Gift Card

We’re going to be getting back to a regular weekly look at what’s new and fresh in the world of Catholic music. Our amazing Catholic musicians work diligently in a mission field with few rewards but great potential for reaching hearts and souls. They deserve not only our thanks, but also our …

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Friar Alessandro Brustenghi Inspires World with Music

London. 22 May 2012. FIRST FRIAR TO SIGN RECORD DEAL Young Franciscan Friar from Assisi signs to Universal Music Decca Records/Universal Music announces the global signing of Franciscan Friar, Alessandro Brustenghi, from the original friary founded by Saint Francis of Assisi: the Porziuncola in Assisi. Alessandro is the first Friar …

Mark Mallett

Mark Mallett & Our Encounter With Jesus

Consider yourself an earthen vessel filled with oil infused with the Holy Spirit.  It’s possible, though you are so uniquely and expertly crafted, and your contents so precious, that you can be of very limited use to God if, your entire life, you are indifferent to your holy purpose. In …

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