Top Ten Adoration Songs 2008

The songs have been nominated! The votes have been cast. Now it is time to reveal the results.

These songs have been voted to be the Top Ten Adoration Songs for 2008. Please go to Top Catholic Songs for more info and updates.

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1. Broken by Christopher D'Alfonso.
Jesus, broken now to make me wholeJesus, of my heart take controlJesus, all I want is more of youMore of you

2. Spending Time Adoring You by Margo. B. Smith.
This is a song/prayer to our Lord expressing a loving desire to spend time in His presence adoring Him. As I wrote this song I was reflecting on how much I love to visit the perpetual adoration chapel and be in the Lord’s presence in the Blessed Sacrament. In His presence there is peace, healing, joy and love. In the silence, He speaks to us.


3. Holy God, We Praise Your Great Name by Nick Alexander.
A lively, reverent update to the classic hymn.


4. Open Book by Teresa Smith.
The song was inspired actually during my time of adoration - about going to adoration, his real presence, and speaks of Jesus' ability to "read" us well even though we may not be able to put into words something that may be weighing heavy on our hearts.


5. With You by Sean Clive.
"Come away with me for a while to a place set apart…" Sometimes all you need is quiet. If you meet Him daily, you realize that all the other parts of your day are spent walking with the Lord. (Mark 6:31a)


6. Jesus, Teacher by Michael Howard.
Teach me how to live like youShow me how to prayHumble me in all I doI’ll follow you, just lead the way .

7. Quiet Here With You by Lynn Geyer.
The awesome humility we can experience as we sit quietly before the Lord.


8. Holy Are You, Lord by Mark Mallett.
This is my favorite song to sing before the Blessed Sacrament. I recall how my ministry team would gather before the tabernacle, and raise our voices in this song until we were drenched in God's presence.

9. Psalm 123 by Valerie Von Fange
A beautiful praise song based on Psalm 123

10. You Are Enough by Celeste Zepponi.
My producer Joe Hand and I always start our work sessions with prayer. This particular song was written as a result of one of those prayer times. I will never forget Joe sitting across from me, holding my hands and praying. I was in tears that morning, feeling out of place... Joe prayed for a long time. His voice was comforting, as if Jesus was speaking to me through him. I kept hearing the words: I am enough, I am enough, I am enough for you. Do not worry about your ministry,your age, or what it takes to produce this offering of praise. I have given you everything you need to accomplish this work. I am enough for you.The next morning I wrote this song.We never know where God is leading, especially when we feel the weakest. But, if we are in prayer, we can be sure God is listening and He has a plan. God is enough.

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Campaign Music

Is it just me or has the music of political activism really taken a nose dive since the '60's? I offer these humble snippets for your consideration:






The first one makes me wonder what medication the band is taking. The second one just defies description in its ablilty to say abosolutly nothing of substance. The secular messianism of Obama is astounding to say the least.

At least the music from the '60's was authentic. Is this the best the music commuity has to offer? I guess that is a stupid question.

Of course some of the responsiblity for this has to do with the candidates. It is very difficult to build a fortress out of cotton candy.

Top Catholic Songs Press Release

Here is the Top Catholic Songs official press release for the Top Ten Songs of Lent 2008. Right now there is voting on the next list to be released: The Top Ten Adoration Songs 2008. Nick has made it easier than ever to vote and to join. No more excuses. Go join and let your voice be heard today!

So hang on tight everyone there is going to be a media blizzard of new Catholic music for you to enjoy in the next six weeks. I know that you will be blessed by this music. Keep praying and keep the faith.

Sean Clive Tops Charts Again With #1 Song For Lent!

2-11-08

For Immediate Release

Milford, CT - Top Catholic Songs formally announced today the voting results for the Top Ten Songs for Lent from Catholic Artists. Sean Clive holds on to the #1 spot once again with “Between Here and There” off the album Amazed. Margo B Smith's “Lord Hear My Prayer” and “A Simple Cry” from the band Last Day round out the top three.

George Lower and Gretchen Harris each landed two Top Ten songs. Lower's “Turn My Heart” and “If today” scored the #4 and #6 spots, while Harris earned #5 and #7 for her recordings of the familiar favorites “Take Lord Receive” and “As the Deer Longs”.

Lynn Geyer makes yet another appearance in the Top Ten with her song “I Call To You” coming in at #8. Nick Alexander's “Too Late Have I Loved You” and “See Christ In All Things” from Deacon Chuck Stevens complete the list.

The purpose of this Top Ten list was to honor Catholic artists for their musical and technical achievements in providing Catholics with quality recorded music which is entertaining, edifying, and educational. According to a poll of the Top Catholic Songs online community, these 10 songs represent the best recorded songs by Catholic musicians for the Season of Lent:

1.Between Here and There / Sean Clive
2.Lord, Hear My Prayer / Margo B Smith
3.A Simple Cry / Last Day
4.Turn My Heart / George Lower
5.Take, Lord, Receive / Gretchen Harris
6.If Today / George Lower
7.As the Deer Longs / Gretchen Harris
8.I Call To You / Lynn Geyer
9.Too Late Have I Loved You / Nick Alexander
10.See Christ in All Things / Deacon Chuck Stevens

To hear and download the Top Ten Songs for Lent by Catholic Artists, and other Top Ten lists , go to: http://www.topcatholicsongs.com/ TopCatholicSongs.com is an online community where Catholics can find music from Catholic artists organized in the popular "Top Ten" style. The lists are dynamically connected to iTunes--through which any seeker of Catholic music can listen to and download songs, burn CD's, and discover new artists. Go to TopCatholicSongs. com for more information.

Happy Valentines Day!

Here is a warm wish for a Happy Valentines Day from my good friend, Adriana.