Reflections on the Little Portion Hermitage after the fire that struck on April 29, destroying the chapel and the common house.

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Music:

We speak with Nevan Pesa and hear his fascinating story of his journey to seminary and the priesthood, and how his new CD, Shekinah Hosanna, will help him get there.

Also, a shout-out to Sharmane on her recent music award.

Music:

We talk to 2 performers (Fr. Stan Fortuna and Dana) and 2 spectators (Matthew Baute and Annie Karto - they happen to be artists too!) on their impressions of the Pope whom they saw in person during his visit to America April 15-20.

Read about the Pope's visit plus other news about Catholic music on the new Music section of Catholic Online at www.catholic.org/music. This is a beta version of the site and you'll see that work still needs to be done. The full version will be out soon.

News on the Pope's visit including which Catholic artists were invited to perform (one had a surprise interview and impromptu performance on the Fox News Network!). Plus, wrap-up of the Media and Faith Conference at Franciscan University at Steubenville..

Music:

GrapeVine participates in the Media and Faith Conference at Franciscan University at Steubenville.
Listen to editor Susan Bailey and Catholic Rockers podcaster George Leite as they discuss the promotion of Catholic Music through Web 2.0, the New Media.

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Thank you to our sponsors who made it possible to attend this conference:
Colorblind Music Ministries
Sean Clive
Amanda Vernon
Mary, Queen of Peace Sung Rosary
Gretchen Harris
Nick Alexander
Annie Karto

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I talk to the King of Youth Ministry, Steve Angrisano! Plus, more information on the Media and Faith Conference at Franciscan University at Steubenville.

Be sure and visit www.ustream.tv/gvonline to see the panel discussion on Catholic Music led by George Leite and myself at 10:30 am EST on April 5, 2008 at the Media and Faith Conference at Franciscan University at Steubenville. You can watch the discussion and participate in the chat room (you must sign up to participate in the chat room). Check throughout the day on ustream for possible surprise videocasts!

Music:

I am the Lord, Your God; Go Make a Difference;
Every Move You Make; Sacred Silence - Steve Angrisano
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We join Donna Lee and Gretchen Harris on-site at their Lenten Mission at Immaculate Conception Parish in Everett, MA and feature an interview carried by Eternal Life Radio. Also, news on the development of yet another Catholic Underground coffeehouse, this time in northeastern PA.

Plus, a tantalizing tease!

Music:

Come, Now is the Time to Worship,
Whispers from Heaven, Donna Lee
Ave Maria (Shubert), Gretchen Harris

GrapeVine Magazine
Winter 2008

Featuring

• Sharmane Adams
• Greg and Jennifer Willits of the Rosary Army
• The making of "Praying with St. Alphonsus Maria Liguori," the new rosary CD produced by Little Lamb Music for the Redemptorist Fathers
• Popple
• Nick's Notes
• New Media Watch by Lisa Hendey
• Happenings
• Book, CD and DVD Reviews

Plus, highlights from the top ten Lenten songs from Top Catholic Songs.

Music:

5. Take Lord, Receive, Gretchen Harris
4. Turn My Heart, George Lower
3. A Simple Cry, Last Day
2. Lord, Hear My Prayer, Margo B Smith
1. Between Here and There, Sean Clive

Total Consecration to Mary Podcast: www.totalconsecration.com

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Plus, highlights from the top ten Lenten songs from Top Catholic Songs.

Music:

See Christ in All Things, Deacon Chuck Stevens
Too Late Have I Loved You, Nick Alexander
I Call to You, Lynn Geyer
As the Deer Longs, Gretchen Harris
If Today, George Lower

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Music:

If We Choose to Love, You Remind Me of Jesus, Sending Up a Prayer, Spending Time Adoring You, Margo B. Smith

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In part two of this series on Danielle Rose and her entry into the convent, we feature an interview with Mary Prete, general manager of World Library Publications, the distributor of Danielle's CDs. I also share a personal story that relates directly to this story.

iPadre podcast on Capuchin Sisters on YouTube

We also feature music from Danielle's latest CD, I Thirst.

And your email feedback regarding episode #75.

 I Thirst, Small Things with Great Love, The Joy of the Lord, Danielle Rose (provided courtesy of World Library Publications)

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We also feature music from Danielle's latest CD, I Thirst.

Also, your feedback regarding Michael Howard, my appearance on
Catholic TV, and the review of Noelle Garcia's latest CD in on the Christianity Today website.

Nicole Shirilla's blog

Music:

I Thirst, You Did It to Me, Your Bride, Danielle Rose (provided courtesy of World Library Publications)

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Music:

I'm Changing, Build the House, Farmer's Prayer, Michael Howard

GrapeVine's Editor, Susan Bailey, will be featured on Boston Catholic TV's live talk show program, "This Is the Day" on Tuesday, Jan. 22nd at 10:30 am EST. You can watch the program live on CatholicTV.org or watch it later in the week as their programs are archived.

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• An interesting report from The Catholic News Service (via www.the-tidings.com) about congregational singing (source: The National Assocation of Pastoral Musicians)
• The top ten best selling Catholic albums on the Catholic Music Network
• An on-site report from Merry Christmas NYC (see episode #69) from Jim O'Meara of the Catholic Music Express podcast
• A sampling of new CDs for 2008

Music:

Holy Breath of God, Dan Schutte
You Did It to Me, Danielle Rose
Sweet Redeemer, Steve Angrisano
Spending Time Adoring You, Margo B. Smith
I'm Changing, Michael Howard
Wade in the Water, ValLimar and Frank Jansen

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Music:

Emmanuel, That's What Christmas Means, On Christmas Day, littleway christmas 1

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Music:

O Come All Ye Faithful, Mark Forrest
The Cherry Tree Carol, Michael Zabrocki
Angels We Have Heard on High, Kara Klein
The Magic of Christmas Day (God Bless Us Everyone), Lynn Geyer

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Music:

Waiting for the Christ Child, Imagine, Love Makes Room,  Nancy Krebs

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Music:

Chaplet of the Blessed Sacrament, To Jesus in His Passion, Hail, Oh Queen of Heaven, Praying the Rosary with St. Alphonsus Maria Liguori

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Advent is coming up soon and we talk to someone who makes a point of knowing what's what: Nick Alexander shares with us his favorite Advent songs.

Music:

Montage of Top Ten Advent Songs from topcatholicsongs.com:
1. Promised Messiah, Gretchen Harris
2. O Come, O Come Emmanuel, Kitty Cleveland
3. Comfort, Comfort, Maureen and Bill Hayes
4. Holy Is Your Name, Lynn Geyer
5. A Child Shall Lead, Lynn Geyer
6. Something's Gonna Come, Joel Stein
7.  Waiting for the Christ Child, Nancy Krebs
8. Magnificat, Trish Foti Genco
9. In the Stillness, Trish Foti Genco
10. Day of the Lord, Chuck Stevens

plus your feedback on the latest issue of GrapeVine!

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This week we talk to Shamane about her song, "I Surrender," which is charging up the Christian music charts!

To support Sharmane's Impact Project benefitting St. Jude Children's Hospital, visit Indie Heaven to download her song, "I Surrender" for just 99 cents.

We loved your feedback from NCYC! Three different audio feedbacks you're sure to enjoy.

Music:

I Surrender, Shamane

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The Advent/Christmas Issue of GrapeVine is out!
Come visit www.gvonline.net and see what's featured in this jam-packed issue:
 

The National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC), one of the largest Catholic youth gatherings in the nation, took place this week. In this episode, meet presenter and performer John Angotti, and performer Matthew Baute.

Music:

Building the Kingdom, Light of the World,
Stand in the Light, John Angotti
Wake and Rise, Pour Out, Hold me Lord Matthew Baute

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The National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC), one of the largest Catholic youth gatherings in the nation, takes place next week. In this episode, meet one of the composers of the NCYC theme song "Discover the Way", Nick Cardilino and performer Jorge Rivera.

Music:

Discover the Way (both versions), Nick Cardilino
JÃvenes ApÃstoles and Pensando en Ti, Jorge Rivera

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We're getting near to the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC), one of the largest Catholic youth gatherings in the nation. For the next 3 podcasts, you will get to meet some of the performers.

This week we talk to Sal Solo.

Next week: meet one of the composers of the NCYC theme song "Discover the Way", Nick Cardilino and performer Jorge Rivera.

Music:

Magnify!, Alleluia and Amen, Sal Solo

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Music:

Tantum Ergo/Adoration, Enough, and Friend of God, ChristMusic Kids

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Complete list of award winners

See pictures from the Unity Awards ceremony

Performances by:

Fr. David Hemann
Angelina/Mary Anne Hood/Kara Klein
Kitty Cleveland
Mark Forest
Pollyanna Dorough
Tom Kendzia and ValLimar Jansen
Jaime Cortez
Tony Melendez
Shellie Jacobs
Julie and Kurt Carrick
Peter Mulka and Kristie Gouluck

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Music:

Change My Name, Overwhelm Me, Adam Bitter
Let Go, Thank You Lord, Noelle Garcia
Breathe, Shades of Blue, Ben Slabaugh Band

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Music:

Change My Name, Overwhelm Me, Adam Bitter
Let Go, Thank You Lord, Noelle Garcia
Breathe, Shades of Blue, Ben Slabaugh Band

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Music:

Breathe, Shades of Blue, Ben Slabaugh Band

Websites of interest:
Crossroads Catholic Music Festival

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Sal Solo breaks new ground
Servantsong serves at a family conference
Countdown to Crossroads:
Interviews with participating artists Adam Bitter and Noelle Garcia

Music:

Alleluia!, Sal Solo
Change My Name, Overwhelm Me, Adam Bitter
Let Go, Thank You Lord, Noelle Garcia

And your feedback!

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An interview with the members of CatholicFX
(www.catholicfx.com; www.myspace.com/catholicfxmusic)
Bob Rowe shares some exciting news

Music:

Trading My Sorrows, Breathe, CatholicFX

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Roberto Bignoli speaks out on child poverty
(website in Italian: www.robertobignoli.it; website in English: www.myspace.com/robertobignoli
Jenny Pixler releases her debut CD, Invitation
An interview with Sarah Bauer including a preview of her newest CD, Radiance
Nancy Scimone calls with with a report from regarding her performance at Berklee

Music:

Here Comes the Sun, Jenny Pixler
Radiance and Extraordinary, Sarah Bauer

Other websites of interest:
www.worldview.ca
www.sarahbauer.tv

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Three special interviews!

Martin Doman's Worship Workshop
Meet Jesse Romero, the "Latin Lover of our Lord and Lady"
Matt Maher is a busy guy!

Music:

Open Wide the Doors to Christ, St. Patrick's Breastplate, Martin Doman
Resurrection Day, Timeless, Matt Maher

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Proud2BCatholic On-Site Wrap-up!
Featuring interviews and/or music from:

Martin Doman
Jon Niven
Ben Walther
Fr. Stan Fortuna
Righteous B
Sean Clive
Rob Evans (The Donut Man)
Zealous
Matt Maher

Websites to check out:

Worcester Commission for Women (Gather Us In Women's Conference)
Catholic Moments Podcast

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Music:

I Missin' You, Ain't No Party, Fr. Stan Fortuna

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• ServantSong's coffeehouse in RI
• Thom Price from EWTN Catholic Jukebox Radio calls in
• Countdown to Proud2BCatholic: Rob Evans, aka The Donut Man, talks about his 32 year ministry to children and his conversion to Catholicism

Music:

Glory Be, Servant Song
In the Beginning, Shout! Hosanna, The Donut Man
 

Visit Rob Evans' other website, www.lateforsupper.com which talks more about his conversion story.

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• Mike Mangione releases a new album, Tenabrae
• Nancy Scimone at Berklee
• An interview with George Leite of the Catholic Rockers podcast
• Countdown to Proud2BCatholic: an interview with Ben Walther
• GrapeVine welcomes a new friend: Pelican Radio

Music:

It's Me, Not You, Mike Mangione
You Are Potter, I Am the Clay, Nancy Scimone
Take Some Time, Ben Walther

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• Fr. Stan Fortuna's 2nd Annual Study Pilgrimage
• Danielle Rose makes an important decision
• John Michael Talbot's milestones
• Countdown to Proud2BCatholic: an interview with Aaron Hostetter, aka Zealous, the MC of the festival

Music:

Crown of Thorns & Rejoice, Danielle Rose
Living Water, John Michael Talbot
Big House, Martin Doman (copyright 1993 Audio Adrenaline)
The Holy Eucharist, Zealous

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For more information on Fr. Stan's 2nd Annual Study Pilgrimage, visit the website at www.franscescoproductions.com or call/email Sylvia Munoz at (310) 291-4465, Sylmunoz@roadrunner.com or Sylmunoz@adelphia.net.

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• Happy Birthday GrapeVine News Minute!
• Tatiana's new videos (courtesy of The Catholic Music Network blog)
• Gretchen Harris interviews Jim Papandrea of Remember Rome
• Jaime Cortez releases a new Advent CD, Adviento

Music:

Happy Birthday, Craymo
You Know Me, Remember Rome
Let Them Fly, Tatiana
Rejoice Over Us with Gladness, Jaime Cortez

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The latest issue of GrapeVine is out! GrapeVine covers arts and entertainment from a Catholic perspective, with a special emphasis on music. This issue is chock full of news, views and reviews youâre sure to enjoy.

Featured on the cover is singer/songwriter Matt Maher  . . . then thereâs Teresa Smith talking about her new CD release, Blooming . . . we cover three Catholic women involved in Theater ministry . . . and introduce you to a new band, Oremus.

Lots of reviews, not just of CDs but a book (The Littlest Gargoyle with Angelina) and a fabulous DVD/CD/Book project, The Catholic Mass . . .  Revealed! You wonât want to miss a single colorful, exciting page!

If you like what you see on this PDF, visit the website at www.gvonline.net to purchase the print edition to show it around to everyone you know. Letâs get the word out about GrapeVine!

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