In this episode of The Commons, Catholic artist Ken Canedo presents his song, "Prayer of St. Augustine." Performed by vocalist Dominic Smith, the song is based on the words of St. Augustine in Book 10 of his spiritual autobiography, Confessions. Ken discusses Augustine's amazing life and how it inspired the message of his song: that it is never too late to turn back to God, no matter how far we may feel from him. The Commons is a series of unplugged interviews with the top Catholic recording artists. These are candid interviews and intimate performances by the top contemporary Catholic musicia ..read more

In this episode of The Commons, Thomas Muglia performs and discusses his song, "Let My Tongue Be Silenced." Inspired by Psalm 137 and the redemptive story of the prodigal son, the song is a prayer that Thomas returns to again and again. It can serve as a reminder that we have never strayed so far that God's mercy cannot reach us. The Commons is a series of unplugged interviews with the top Catholic recording artists. These are candid interviews and intimate performances by the top contemporary Catholic musicians ..read more

In this episode of The Commons, popular Catholic artist Chris Muglia performs his song, "You Are Welcome Here." Chris then discusses how he was inspired to write the song after hearing a story about refugees and immigrants on the radio. The story made him think about how important hospitality is and how Christ can be our guide and example in creating welcoming communities. He recommends "You Are Welcome Here" as a song for Communion or for gathering. The Commons is a series of unplugged interviews with the top Catholic recording artists. These are candid interviews and intimate performances by ..read more

In this episode of The Commons, Thomas Muglia performs and discusses his song, "Let Me Decrease." Thomas explains that he was inspired to write this song after he felt called to share his faith despite his fears. He realized that he had to trust in God rather than in his own abilities - that he wanted to decrease so God could increase. The Commons is a series of unplugged interviews with the top Catholic recording artists. These are candid interviews and intimate performances by the top contemporary Catholic musicians ..read more

In this episode of The Commons, Sarah Hart performs and discusses her song for Easter, "Our New Day." Sarah wrote "Our New Day" in 2020, during the coronavirus pandemic when people were unable to gather in churches on Easter. She was reminded of the Apostles, similarly isolated and afraid in the upper room, longing for the new day which began with the Resurrection. The uptempo song beautifully expresses the joy that Peter felt when he ran from that upper room to the risen Christ, the joy that we anticipate and participate in every year at Easter. The Commons is a series of unplugged interviews ..read more

Josh Blakesley gives this classic Catholic hymn a fresh prayerful arrangement, respecting the melody with guitar-friendly chords that lift the song to new heights. "And when our life-breath leaves us, O Maria! Show us thy Son, Christ Jesus, O Maria ..read more

Steve Angrisano and Tom Booth share a live informal performance of their gentle Eucharistic hymn based on the compassionate words of Jesus. I am the Bread of Life ..read more

In this very special studio performance, co-composers Tom Booth and Carl Herrgesell share their moving ballad inspired by Saint Mother Teresa's challenge to "go into the world, loving the people that you meet." You are a miracle, just as you are ..read more

In this episode of The Commons, Tom Booth reflects on his and Sarah Hart's song, "The Feast Meant for Everyone," after a moving performance by Sarah and PJ Anderson. Tom explains that he and Sarah worked together to write a song that would emphasize how the Eucharist is meant for every one of us, no matter our station. Through his personal stories, Tom calls us all to reflect on how the Eucharist feeds us: "As we participate with grace, transformation happens." In this video, Josh Blakesley provides an in-depth tutorial for the chord stylings and fingerpicking techniques used in his song "Beau ..read more

In this episode of The Commons, Ken Canedo talks with Chris Muglia about the importance of Lent and the lenten themes in his song "Lead Us to the Cross." Chris then performs the song. In this powerful ballad, Chris invites us to listen in the silence of our hearts as the Spirit leads us to the Cross. The Commons is a series of unplugged interviews with the top Catholic recording artists. These are candid interviews and intimate performances by the top contemporary Catholic musicians ..read more