Michael Joncas

Michael Joncas is a composer, author, speaker and professor. He has a bachelor's degree in English as well as a master's degree and a doctorate in Sacred Liturgy. Michael was ordained a Roman Catholic presbyter in 1980. He has studied in Rome and held positions as Associate Pastor, Campus Minister and Director of Education. He is currently assistant Professor in the Department of Theology at the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota. Michael is perhaps best known for On Eagle's Wings, one of the most-sung songs in Catholic churches around the world for the past 20 years. This and Michael's many other liturgical compositions illustrate his strong grounding in the Scripture and his understanding of music, ritual prayer.

A Voice Cries Out - CD
$16.95
by Michael Joncas; Showcasing the strong diversity of Michael's liturgical music, A Voice Cries Out features some of the most popular songs from his first four collections. These selections convey the beauty of scriptural texts, sensitivity to liturgy and a strong reflection of the important role of the assembly in our celebrations. Most of these songs have been re-recorded or re-mastered and are available on compact disc for the first time.

Contents:
As Morning Breaks; Be With Me, Lord; Canticle Of Zachary; How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place; I Have Loved You; Just Like A Deer; Like Burning Incense; The Lord Is Near; On Eagle?s Wings; Our Blessing Cup; Praise His Name; This Is The Day; To You, O Lord; A Voice Cries Out; With The Lord; You Are Our Living Bread.

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