APR 6, 2025
Liturgy Planning
Liturgy Planning
- OCP
- WILLOW
- GIA
- Cantica Nova
Stand by Me
Tom Kendzia
“Stand by Me” is a gospel song by Tom Kendzia, published by OCP. The song is inspired by Charles A. Tindley’s “Stand by Me” from 1905. Kendzia’s version was published in 2001, and has since become a popular choice for church music. The lyrics express a plea for God’s presence and support during times of trial and uncertainty, using the metaphor of a stormy sea. The song has won awards for its moving message and musical arrangement, and remains a beloved piece of liturgical music.
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Stand by Me
Tom Kendzia
Psalm 126
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Psalm 126
OCP Music
Be Forgiven
Tom Booth
“Be Forgiven” is a powerful song written and composed by Tom Booth, published by Spirit & Song, a division of OCP. The lyrics remind listeners of the forgiveness and healing that Jesus offers, as he lifted up the blind and raised the dead. The song encourages people to let go of the sins and lies they hold onto and embrace the forgiveness that Jesus died and rose for. Tom Booth’s music has touched many people and parishes, and “Be Forgiven” is one of his most popular and meaningful songs.
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Be Forgiven
Tom Booth
Hold On to Love
Jesse Manibusan
“Hold On to Love” is a beautiful song composed by Jesse Manibusan, published by Spirit & Song, a division of OCP. The lyrics encourage listeners to hold on to love during difficult times, such as sadness, fear, pain, confusion, and darkness. The song emphasizes the power of love to bring healing, joy, courage, faith, and light into our lives. By embracing love and turning away from the darkness, we can overcome challenges and find strength in our faith.
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Hold On to Love
Jesse Manibusan
Take Up Your Cross
Jaime Cortez
“Take Up Your Cross” is a contemporary anthem composed by Jaime Cortez, published by OCP (Oregon Catholic Press). The song is based on Matthew 16:24-28 and calls upon Christians to follow Christ’s example by taking up their cross, denying themselves, and forsaking the world. With a driving piano and guitar accompaniment, the song has an accessible melody that encourages believers to find strength in their faith and embrace the challenges that come with being a disciple of Christ.
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Take Up Your Cross
Jaime Cortez
OCP (Oregon Catholic Press) is committed to providing the very best resources, music and service to Catholic parishes and worshipers all over the world. Liturgy Podcast is a weekly liturgy planning resource for musicians, liturgists, homilists, youth groups, faith sharing groups, and all who look to the liturgical readings for inspiration and nourishment. Join Ken Canedo and Robert Feduccia as they break open the Scripture and play suggested tracks from the Spirit & Song repertoire.
Willow’s mission is to publish a wide range of quality music and resources in digital formats that support, encourage and educate parishes, schools, organisations and individuals. Our community of customers, composers, writers and publishing partners fuel everything we do.
Founded in 1941, GIA Publications, Inc. is a family-owned company with more than 10,000 choral and instrumental editions in print, as well as hymnals, recordings, a licensing division, and a wide variety of music education resources. The esteemed choral publisher Walton Music became part of GIA in 2013. Both World Library Publications (WLP) and Meredith Music joined the GIA family in 2020. Our website is http://www.giamusic.com.
CanticaNOVA Publications (CNP) provides quality liturgical music for today’s Catholic Church. CNP believes that the texts and rites of Catholic liturgy give ample sources for creative musical expression. Using what the Church has already given us, CNP publishes quality music grounded in, and often directly flowing from, the traditions of the Church. This “NEW traditional music” provides the Catholic musician with the ability to be creative in liturgical music planning without having to turn to poor quality, “alternative” religious music.