Praying the Way of the Cross - Various Artists CD

Product Description Praying the Way of the Cross featuring Liam Neeson This groundbreaking production will change forever the face of Catholic music. It combines the unmistakable voice of Liam Neeson, one of the worlds finest actors with the glorious hymns and prayers of St. Alphonsus Liguori, one of the Churchs greatest saints. Prayers are led by Father Byron Miller, C.Ss.R., Executive Director for the Blessed Frances Seelos Shrine and Center. Music heard for the very first time, performed and sung by the worlds best musicians and singers. And the company behind this masterpiece is Little Lamb Music, co-founded by Ray Herrmann, a Grammy award-winning musician and one of the worlds finest instrumentalists. He has spent the last 20 years playing, composing and arranging music for some of the biggest names in American music: Chicago, Bob Dylan, Santana, LeeAnn Rimes, Stevie Wonder, George Benson and Herbie Hancock, to name a few. Ray is also in the house band on the hit television show, American Idol. Praying the Way of the Cross CD takes the art form of devotional music to new heights. It has set a new standard for Catholic music for many years to come. Review (Zenit.org).- Oscar-nominated actor Liam Neeson is the featured narrator of a CD for Lent entitled Praying the Way of the Cross; produced for the Redemptorists of Denver. Neeson reads the Introduction and prayers for each of the 14 Stations of the Cross written by St. Alphonsus Maria Liguori. The 18th-century Italian saint is a doctor of the Church and founded the Redemptorists. I had heard about the Redemptorists and their missionary work in the Amazon rain forest of Brazil and in the slums of Lagos and Ibadan, Nigeria, Liam Neeson said in a statement released by the order. I was moved to help because the Redemptorists are living the Gospel message in some of the poorest parts of the world, offering hope to families who have been forgotten or abandoned. The CD was produced by Ray and Theresa Herrmann, co-founders of Little Lamb Music. Ray Herrmann is a Grammy-award winning musician who has played with and arranged music for such names as Diana Ross, Chicago, Bob Dylan, Santana, LeAnn Rimes and Stevie Wonder. Ray is also in the house band on American Idol. Proceeds from the sale of the CDs support the work of the Redemptorist missions throughout the world. --Zenit.orgLiam Neeson, one of the leading international motion picture actors of our day, is the featured narrator on a very special CD production for Lent, Praying the Way of the Cross. Neeson reads the Introduction, written by St. Alphonsus Maria Liguori, and the 14 Stations of the Cross. The 14 Stations and prayers are taken from the classic text, The Way of the Cross according to the Method of St. Alphonsus Liguori, the great 18th century Italian saint, doctor of the Church and founder of the Redemptorists. This text is used by Catholics around the world to retrace the footsteps of Jesus Christ on Good Friday. I had heard about the Redemptorists and their missionary work in the Amazon rain forest of Brazil and in the slums of Lagos and Ibadan, Nigeria, Liam Neeson said. I was moved to help because the Redemptorists are living the Gospel message in some of the poorest parts of the world, offering hope to families who have been forgotten or abandoned. Whether it is his Academy Award nominated role of Oskar Schindler in Steven Spielberg s highly acclaimed Schindler s List (1993), or his award-winning portrayal of legendary Irish Republican hero, Michael Collins (1996), Liam Neeson continues to display an acting range matched by few. Neeson appeared in Disneys box office success The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian where he reprised his role as the voice of the lion, Aslan, in the sequel to the 2005 hit The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Praying the Way of the Cross is the third CD produced for the Redemptorists of the Denver Province by Ray and Theresa Herrmann, co-founders of Little Lamb Music. In 2007 and 2008, respectively, they produced Praying the Rosary with St. Alphonsus Maria Liguori and Praying the Seven Sorrows of Mary with St. Alphonsus Maria Liguori. The saint s music is produced, arranged and performed on all three CDs by the Herrmanns and other musicians and vocalists from some of the world s finest orchestras and choral groups. Ray and Theresa started Little Lamb Music in 2006 with their first release, Little Lamb Lullabies. Little Lamb Music is dedicated to providing families with high-quality Catholic music. Ray Herrmann is a Grammy-award winning musician and one of the world s finest session players and instrumentalists. He has spent the last 20 years playing with and arranging music for some of the biggest names in American music: Diana Ross, Chicago, Bob Dylan, Santana, LeAnn Rimes, Stevie Wonder, George Benson and Herbie Hancock. Ray is also in the house band on the hit television show, American Idol. On hearing Liam in the studio, Ray Herrmann said, I was deeply moved by Liam s reading of the words of St. Alphonsus. It was so beautifully done. And I feel very proud to be a part of this production, one that celebrates Good Friday with the voice of one of the world s greatest actors with the sacred hymns and prayers of this great saint of the Church. These are the first CDs produced in the United States to feature the music of St. Alphonsus. --Catholic.netAdditional Info: Christ Inversion: Wayne Fabre (vocals); Phil Anselmo (guitar, background vocals); Ross Karpelman (keyboards); Jay Gracianette (bass instrument, bass guitar); Gary Herbert (drums).

Specifics

  • Album: Praying the Way of the Cross
  • Artist: Various Artists
  • Label: CD Baby
SKU CD-884501106740
Barcode # 884501106740
Brand CD Baby
Shipping Weight 0.0910kg
Shipping Width 0.120m
Shipping Height 0.010m
Shipping Length 0.140m

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