His songs are all over Catholic music playlists and Christian and radio stations. This artist has ten albums and has written music for Casting Crowns, Crowder, and Hillsong. Plus, he’s currently touring across the USA (again). He’s a Steinway artist, and...
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Fr. Looney Gives His Praise For Praise This
Praise This will be released on the Peacock streaming platform on April 7th. When I've logged in to watch some of my favorite shows, I’ve seen it featured and highlighted on the platform in anticipation. Honestly, it isn’t a movie I would have chosen to watch simply...
Catholic Music Spotlight: Taylor Tripodi Music
“Christian Singer-Songwriter bringing hope to broken and weary souls.” That’s how Taylor Tripodi’s website describes her, and it is certainly true. One listen to her music, and your soul will be consoled with the gentle, moving music and her equally strong but...
Why Do These Nuns Spend Four Hours Of Every Day Singing? Sr. Gianna’s Beautiful Explanation
What song is stuck in your head when you are trying to go to sleep for the night? What verses are you singing in the shower? You're probably thinking, “Well, I’m supposed to answer something religious, huh?” But don’t lie. It’s not something you’d hear on a Christian...
Two Catholic Artists Release New Marian Hymns Inspired By The Devotion Of Their Grandparents
OCP released two Marian hymns by Catholic artists Steve Angrisano and Sarah Hart in July 2022. Angrisano’s song, Ave Maria: Mary Sing with Joyful Heart, was inspired by the musical lyrics of Fr. James Quinn, SJ, known for his many hymns in the breviary. Quinn, penned...
Catholic Music Spotlight: The Hillbilly Thomists (A Hit Bluegrass Band of Dominican Brothers!)
Catholic Music Spotlight: The Hillbilly Thomists Wearing their white robes, these men of the Order of Preachers do what friars do, while also composing bluegrass music on instruments including but not limited to banjo, fiddle, accordion, and drum set. All that...
The Wonderful World Of Benjamin Cello: An Innovative Show For Catholic Children
“Christ is risen from the dead! Trampling down death by death! And upon those in the tombs bestowing life!” So sings my little niece as she scampers across the backyard, her two lungs bursting at a reckless volume. To see children singing is one of my favorite...
Christian Singer Gets Slammed For “Modest Is Hottest” Song…Your Thoughts?
Contemporary Christian artist Matthew West (known for songs “Hello My Name Is” and "Happy") released a song titled "Modest Is Hottest" on June 18 that has received both criticism and support. The father of two daughters shared the intention behind his new song on...
5 Catholic Songs That Bring Comfort During Times Of Trial
During difficult times, music is a source of peace and healing. Take a few minutes to listen to this playlist and let these talented Catholic musicians lead you in prayer. 5 Catholic Songs That Bring Comfort During Times Of Trial Little Litany | Brother...
Restoring Sacred Music In The Roman Liturgy | Part 2
If you have not read part one of this series entitled: “Music in the Roman Church, part 1 – What is Sacred Music?” please go read that first for background. In this part of the series, we will get a bit deeper into the specifics of restoring Sacred Music in the Latin...
Catholic Kids & Teens Are Invited To Enter This Unique Contest
Let’s be honest, in today’s world, there aren’t many platforms out there that give Catholic youth a chance to express themselves and share their beliefs. When we found out about this contest being sponsored by MISSIO and the Missionary Childhood Association, one of...
Incredible Piano Concert On A Frozen Lake Is An Act Of Prayer
As I was scrolling through Facebook this morning, this video grabbed my attention. Anything featuring the beauty of my home state of Michigan is clickbait for me. I just can't resist. Today's video is one that I'm so happy I clicked on. Within seconds, I could...
That Song Is Heretical – Should Catholics Listen To “Christian Music”?
My husband walked into the living room, stood there for a minute, then interrupted me mid-lip-sync with, “That song is heretical.” Dude. Thank you for ruining my dance party. I loved the tune, and the words flowed, so I had cranked the praise music up to help make the...
21 Songs For Eucharistic Adoration And Prayer
When choosing songs for a personal or community time of Adoration, look for those that bring glory and honor to Our Lord, lead us into a deeper knowledge of Him, and help us become more aware of the presence of God. Our Catholic-Link team has come up with a...
Over The Next 95 Days EVERY Diocese In The United States Will Receive This Gift
An incredible new initiative from Adoration Artists, the 177 Project, will bring a Holy Hour to all of the 177 dioceses in the United States over the next ninety-five days in an effort to help Catholics come to know the power of Jesus Christ present in the Eucharist....
New Catholic Music Video From Array Of Hope!
Array of Hope has released its newest music video: A cover of Beautiful Name by Hillsong United. Array of Hope is a Catholic organization that addresses the decline of God in our culture through faith-filled, family-friendly films, music videos, and...
I Can Only Imagine | Movie Review
When Mercy Me released “I Can Only Imagine" in 2001 it was one of the first Christian songs that I had ever heard on the radio. I remember thinking about the lyrics and truly imagining how my heart might feel when the time would come for me to meet Jesus. At that...
“The Pilgrim” Promises To Be More Great Music From Luke Spehar
You might remember the name Luke Spehar from our extensive list that is a compilation of the best Catholic music we could find. Luke has a unique style that challenges the stereotypical view of Catholic music with his soulful and inspirational lyrics. Take a listen to...
Is There A Place For Hip-Hop In Catholic Music?
FoundNation is here to prove that there is a place for hip-hop music in the Church, and they are ready to show Catholic music fans that hip-hop can be holy. The mission of FoundNation is to, "Create inspirational music, based on Faith, Hope, and Love. We hope to use...
7 Truths You Need To Know If You’re Part Of A Parish Choir
https://catholic-link.org/trouble-understanding-the-mass-heres-a-simple-explanation/ A few years ago, I belonged to a choir, but for different reasons, I had to leave it and commit to other things in the field of evangelization. However, I have continued educating...
Matt Maher’s Newest Release “Echoes” Will Bring Hope
Catholic music fans should be prepared to love the sounds on Matt Maher's newest album, "Echoes," as well as the message behind the lyrics. This is Maher's eighth full-length album, and he has previously won eight Grammys for his work. "Echoes" speaks to the heart of...
QUIZ – Worship or Secular Song? Can You Tell The Difference?!
I was listening to some music on YouTube while cleaning the other day when a song I had never heard before came on and quickly caught my attention. Now, I'm the first to admit that I'm not up on current secular hits and, to be honest, I pretty much only ever listen to...
Should You Sing At Mass Even If You Can’t Carry A Tune?
Sometimes the choir sounds so beautiful at Mass that it's tempting to not join in singing. You're inclined to just sit back, relax and enjoy the show. But, that's just it. This isn't a show. This is Mass. This is our highest form of worship and prayer and it is...
What Does Classical Music Have To Do With God?
What is the essence of music? As a philosopher, music fascinates me. As a Catholic, music does something much more – it brings me before the face of God. Josef Pieper, one of the great philosophical thinkers of the twentieth century, once gave an address during...
These Nuns Rock… Literally
It's not what you would typically expect, but this unique group of nuns found a way to use their gifts to evangelize through music. When they realized that so many of them were musically talented, they decided to form their own band. And not just any band... a rock...