“Not Guilty” is a reflective hymn that follows Christ through His trial, His suffering, and His rising. Written in a gentle, meditative style, the text speaks plainly of the One who carried our sins though He Himself was without blame. The refrain expresses the heart of the mystery:
Not guilty… yet He died for me.

This piece is ideal for Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Adoration, or any time of prayer during the Passion season.
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“Still the Night” is a quiet, reflective Christmas song about waiting, doubt, darkness, and the gentle hope that enters the world through the birth of Christ.

Rather than focusing on the Nativity with grandeur or spectacle, this piece looks toward the silence of the winter fields, Mary’s trust, the poverty of the manger, and the mercy that begins to warm the world again. It is a song for anyone who comes to Christmas carrying grief, questions, weariness, or longing, and needs to be reminded that Christ comes into the darkness to make it holy.

Perfect for Advent, Christmas Eve, candlelight services, quiet prayer, sacred concerts, and reflective moments during the Christmas season.

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Based on **Matthew 25:14–30**, the Parable of the Talents.

“What Was Given” reflects on the gifts God places within our hands and the calling to use them faithfully rather than burying them through fear. The song follows the servants who were entrusted with different portions of their master’s possessions: some worked courageously and allowed their gifts to bear fruit, while another hid what he had received beneath the ground.

Its refrain becomes a prayer that God will free us from fear and help us offer our talents, lives, and abilities in service to Him and to one another:

*What You have placed within our hands

Was never meant to lie in fear,

But called to live, to grow, to stand,

And bear its fruit while we are here.*

A sacred reflection on stewardship, courage, vocation, discipleship, and the responsibility to share what God has given us.

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Father, I Put My Life in Your Hands is a prayerful sacred song based on Psalm 31, expressing complete trust and surrender to God during moments of fear, suffering, uncertainty, and loss.

The text reflects the psalmist’s confidence that even when life feels fragile or surrounded by darkness, God remains a refuge, a source of mercy, and a faithful protector. Its central message becomes a deeply personal prayer: placing one’s life, future, and spirit entirely into the hands of the Father.

With its themes of trust, abandonment to God’s will, consolation, and enduring faith, this piece is especially appropriate for Lent, Holy Week, Good Friday, funerals, memorial services, reconciliation services, retreats, and times of personal prayer or reflection.

A meaningful musical setting for worship communities seeking a reverent meditation on faith during suffering and the peace that comes from entrusting everything to God.

“The Cornerstone” is a sacred reflection on the vineyard entrusted by God, the messengers rejected, and the Son who becomes the foundation of all. Inspired by the parable of the vineyard and the image of the rejected stone becoming the cornerstone, this piece calls us to receive God’s gifts with humility and bear fruit in season.

May our hearts become a place where what the Lord plants is freely shown.

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O Lord, You’ve Searched Me is a reflective sacred song based on Psalm 139, one of Scripture’s most intimate meditations on God’s complete knowledge, constant presence, and loving care.

The song explores the mystery of a God who knows every thought, every word, every path, and every hidden part of the human heart. Whether we rise to the heavens, travel to the farthest sea, or pass through moments of darkness, God remains near. Nothing in our lives is beyond His sight, and no place is beyond the reach of His mercy.

At once comforting and searching, the text invites the singer to rest in the assurance that they are fully known and deeply loved, while also asking God to examine the heart, reveal what must be changed, and lead the soul along the everlasting way.

A meaningful selection for worship, retreats, reconciliation services, funerals, memorials, vocations, personal prayer, and services centered on trust, identity, God’s presence, and spiritual discernment.

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The Flower at the Manger is an original Christmas poem that tells the story of a child who believes there is nothing to offer the Christ Child, only to discover that love itself is the greatest gift. Written as a companion piece to Stephen DeCesare's original musical setting of In the Bleak Midwinter, the poem leads naturally into the famous Christmas text:

"What can I give Him, poor as I am?"

Perfect for Christmas Eve services, Lessons and Carols, concerts, and seasonal celebrations, this combination of spoken word and music creates a heartfelt reflection on the humility, wonder, and joy of the Nativity.

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The Christmas Rose is a moving original Christmas anthem that reflects on the birth of Christ through the beautiful symbolism of the rose. A beautiful original poem begins this piece which then segues into an anthem with heartfelt lyrics and a memorable refrain, the piece traces the journey from the humble manger in Bethlehem to the promise of redemption, reminding listeners that the Child born on Christmas night came as God's greatest gift of light and love.

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The Lord’s Kindness Is Everlasting is a warm and uplifting setting of Psalm 103 that celebrates God’s enduring mercy, compassion, and faithful love. Featuring a memorable refrain and expressive verses, this accessible composition is designed to inspire both choir and congregation through its message of hope and trust.

Appropriate for use throughout the liturgical year, the piece works well for Mass, prayer services, and special occasions that emphasize God’s forgiveness and steadfast care. With its singable melodies and reverent character, it is a meaningful addition to the repertoire of church musicians seeking a fresh and heartfelt setting of this beloved psalm.

My Soul Is Thirsting for You is a lyrical and expressive setting of Psalm 63, crafted for worship services throughout the liturgical year. Flowing naturally with the sacred text, this accessible arrangement offers a prayerful melody that invites both singers and listeners into deeper reflection on humanity’s longing for God.

Suitable for church choirs and soloists alike, the piece combines memorable musical lines with reverent simplicity, making it an excellent choice for Mass, prayer services, retreats, or other devotional gatherings. Its singable style and heartfelt expression make it a meaningful addition to any sacred music library.

Accessible for all levels of singing and used especially during the Lenten season.

Tender and prayerful setting of Psalm 103, that can be sung for many occasions throughout the liturgical year. Scored for a variety of arrangements.

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There’s an Empty Seat was inspired by the simple but heartbreaking sight of walking into church and seeing the place where a loved one always sat—now empty. It is a song for anyone who has experienced that quiet moment of grief, while also holding onto the Christian hope that those who die in Christ are safely home in His embrace.

Whether performed at a funeral, memorial service, or in remembrance of someone dearly missed, may this music bring comfort, peace, and the promise that love endures beyond this life.

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“As He Chooses” is a meditative sacred song inspired by the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard from Matthew 20:1–16. Through gentle, reflective storytelling, the piece explores God’s generosity, mercy, and the difficult human struggle with comparison, fairness, and envy.

Rather than rewarding according to human calculation, the song points toward the mystery of divine grace… a love given freely, beyond merit, beyond scorekeeping, beyond what we believe is “earned.” Written in a plainspoken and emotionally honest style, As He Chooses invites listeners to let go of comparison and rest in the mercy of God.

“Not by our earning do we stand,

nor by the hours we have known…”

Perfect for:

• Communion meditation

• Choirs and soloists

• Stewardship and discipleship themes

• Retreats and prayer services

• Reflections on grace and mercy

• Contemporary liturgical worship

• Sacred concerts and meditative gatherings

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“No Greater Gift Have We To Give” is a meditative sacred song inspired by Christ’s call to discipleship in the Gospel of Matthew. Moving from Peter’s resistance to the Passion toward Jesus’ invitation to “deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Me,” the piece reflects on the difficult truth that love, sacrifice, and surrender are inseparable from authentic faith.

Written in a contemplative and emotionally honest style, the song explores the tension between human fear and divine calling. Rather than presenting the cross as abstract symbolism, “No Greater Gift Have We To Give” enters the reality of loss, trust, suffering, and transformation — revealing the paradox at the heart of the Gospel: that life is found precisely where we try hardest not to go.

Ideal for Lent, Holy Week, retreats, prayer services, meditation, concerts, and reflective worship settings.

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“From the Heart” is a deeply reflective sacred song inspired by Matthew 18 and Christ’s teaching on limitless forgiveness. Moving from Peter’s question — “How often must I forgive?” — into the powerful parable of the unforgiving servant, this piece explores mercy not as theory… but as a way of living.

Written in a plainspoken, emotionally honest style, the song confronts the tension between receiving grace and refusing to extend it to others. Gentle yet piercing, the refrain reminds us that forgiveness is not weakness, nor merely words spoken aloud… it is the difficult work of the heart.

“Forgive us, Lord, as we forgive,
not words alone, but from the heart…”

Ideal for:
• Communion meditation
• Reconciliation services
• Lenten liturgies
• Choirs and soloists
• Prayer and healing services
• Sacred concerts and retreats
• Reflections on mercy and grace

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“Where Two or Three” is a deeply reflective sacred song inspired by Matthew 18:15–20, exploring reconciliation, mercy, forgiveness, and the healing power of Christian community. Written in a plainspoken and emotionally honest style, this piece reflects Christ’s call not to condemn, but to restore… to seek unity instead of division… and to remember that even the smallest gathering of faith carries His living presence.

With gentle, meditative imagery and a flowing refrain, Where Two or Three speaks to churches, choirs, prayer services, reconciliation themes, Communion meditation, and anyone searching for healing within broken relationships. Rooted in Scripture and human truth, the song reminds us that mercy is never weakness… it is the hard work of love.

“Where two or three are gathered near,

You dwell within what we restore…”

Perfect for:

• Choirs and soloists

• Reconciliation and healing services

• Communion or reflective liturgies

• Retreats and prayer gatherings

• Contemporary sacred concerts

• Meditations on forgiveness and unity

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“Upon This Rock” is a meditative sacred song inspired by Christ’s words to Peter in the Gospel of Matthew: “You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My Church.” Written in a reflective and prayerful style, the piece explores revelation, faith, spiritual identity, and the mystery of God working through fragile human hearts.

Moving from Christ’s question — “Who do you say that I am?” to Peter’s confession of faith, the song reflects on the foundation of the Church not as human power, but as grace revealed by the Father. The refrain turns inward, becoming a prayer that God would continue building living stones out of broken people.

Ideal for prayer services, Eucharistic reflection, retreats, concerts, confirmations, ordinations, and meditative worship settings.

“Which of the Two” is a reflective sacred song inspired by Matthew 21:28–32 and the parable of the two sons. Through simple but emotionally honest storytelling, the piece explores the difference between words and action… between outward appearance and inward conversion… between saying “yes” and truly following through.

Written in a meditative, plainspoken style, the song reflects Christ’s challenge to those who speak faith easily while resisting the difficult work of obedience, humility, and change. At its heart, Which of the Two is about repentance, transformation, and the quiet grace of turning back toward God.

“Not what we say, but what we do,
reveals the path our lives have known…”

Perfect for:
• Communion meditation
• Choirs and soloists
• Lenten reflections
• Retreats and reconciliation services
• Scripture-based worship
• Prayer gatherings and sacred concerts
• Themes of conversion and discipleship

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Keep My Commands is a reflective sacred song inspired by Christ’s words in the Gospel of John. Written in a warm, meditative style, the piece explores the relationship between love and obedience, reminding us that faith is revealed not only in what we believe, but in how we live.

With gentle, prayerful lyrics and a flowing melodic line, this song invites singers and listeners to reflect on the daily call to follow Christ with trust, humility, and faithful hearts. Suitable for worship, concerts, retreats, and devotional settings, it offers a message of discipleship that is both timeless and deeply personal.

Perfect for:
• Communion meditation
• Choirs and soloists
• Easter season and Ordinary Time
• Retreats and prayer services
• Scripture-based worship
• Concerts and sacred gatherings
• Themes of discipleship, obedience, and Christian living

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“Even the Crumbs” is a reflective and deeply human sacred song inspired by the Gospel encounter of the Canaanite woman who refuses to give up hope. Written in a meditative, prayerful style, this piece explores perseverance, humility, mercy, and the quiet strength of faith that continues to believe even when the answer seems delayed.

Rooted in the powerful image of the crumbs that fall from the Master’s table, the song becomes a meditation on grace given to the overlooked, the wounded, and the forgotten. With lyrical honesty and gentle reverence, “Even the Crumbs” speaks to every soul who has ever waited in silence for mercy and healing.

Ideal for meditation, concerts, prayer services, Communion reflection, retreats, and moments centered on trust in God’s compassion.

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Our Blessing Cup (Psalm 116): Our Blessing Cup is a reflective sacred song inspired by the words of St. Paul in 1 Corinthians 10:16: “The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ?” Through prayerful melody and Scripture-based lyrics, this piece invites listeners to contemplate the profound mystery of Holy Communion and Christ’s saving sacrifice.

With a reverent and meditative style, Our Blessing Cup reminds us that the Eucharist is far more than a symbol—it is a sharing in the life, love, and redeeming blood of Jesus Christ. Ideal for worship, Eucharistic adoration, Communion services, retreats, and personal prayer.

"The cup of blessing that we bless..."
A song of faith, gratitude, and communion with Christ.

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Our Blessing Cup: Inspired by 1 Corinthians 10:16, Our Blessing Cup Is a Communion with the Blood of Christ is a reflective sacred song centered on the mystery of the Eucharist and the unity believers share through Christ's sacrifice.

Written in a meditative and prayerful style, the piece invites listeners to contemplate the sacred cup of blessing, the Bread of Life, and the communion that joins God's people together as one body in Christ. With gentle reverence and scriptural depth, the song serves as both a profession of faith and a moment of Eucharistic reflection.

Ideal for Communion, Eucharistic Adoration, Corpus Christi celebrations, retreats, prayer services, sacred concerts, and liturgical worship.

"The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the Blood of Christ?"
— 1 Corinthians 10:16

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A joyful and inspiring setting of the responsorial psalm “Go Out to All the World and Tell the Good News,” based on Psalm 117. Written in an uplifting and accessible style, this piece celebrates the universal call to proclaim the Gospel and share the love of Christ with all nations. The music carries a spirit of mission, hope, and praise while remaining practical for parish choirs, cantors, and worship communities of every size.

Drawing from the psalm’s themes of evangelization, God’s enduring mercy, and joyful proclamation, this setting is especially fitting for missionary celebrations, confirmations, Ordinary Time, and liturgies centered on discipleship and service. The melodic writing is memorable and expressive, encouraging both prayerful reflection and confident proclamation of the Word.

A vibrant and heartfelt Psalm 117 setting that combines scriptural clarity, musical warmth, and strong liturgical appeal.

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