Innocence reflects Muglia’s personal journey as a husband and father and on the most precious truths of the Catholic faith — the Eucharist, Mary, the Communion of Saints — he wrote these 11 original songs to reach both the faithful and those who have wandered from the fold, knowing that God is there for us always, no matter where we are He wants us back. This is the theme of the song “Faithful.” This tune underscores Muglia’s vocal talent with a tender message about friendship between God and man, a theme echoed in the song “I Am Blest,” as well.  It’s a slightly country tune (it was recorded in Nashville) giving praise to God for being able to sing. Being aware of God is the idea behind “We Need To Know Our Maker,” a song with a great beat. Muglia has a sound that is much like that of Tom Booth or Matt Maher. Speaking of Maher, he helped out in many ways with this CD, co-writing the song "Masterpiece" with Muglia and helping with arrangements for “Your Will Be Done.”  My surprise came when listening to the first track, called “With All Your Strength.” It's an awesome song with lots of power behind it asking us to praise His Holy Name. (The tune sounds a bit like an old song by the group The Professionals, called “Kick Down The Door.”)  Chris Muglia knows that some of the teachings of the Church are not easily understood or believed.  The title track "Innocence" speaks of the peace that comes to those who accept and believe with the innocent faith of a child.  Let us all let the child in us lead us.

16 year-old Catholic singer Angelina has released two ‘and a half’ CDs this year. The ‘half’ is that she added the Mysteries of Light to her top selling CD Angelina Prays the Rosary.

Angelina’s second CD this year is called The Child Within. With this newest release, Angelina takes a new approach to her already legendary vocals. She has added a new style that equals that of Sara Brightman, Harry Connik Jr., Josh Groban, or even Frank Sinatra.  Each one of these recordings is different in many ways, but a common thread holds them together. The thread is made of innocence, creative imagination, love of life and a deep sense of childlike spirituality. Once again, Angelina collectively puts together songs that have in one way or another touched her soul and warmed her heart. From everyone's childhood comes songs like "Yes, Jesus Love Me," "Baby Mine" from Dumbo, and "Pure Imagination" from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Other songs that show a childlike innocence and love of God include "Breathe," "Lord You Have My Heart," "As I Kneel," "My Deliverer," "Christopher Robin Saying His Prayers," and many more. This CD also adds something new as Angelina has begun writing poems and adds a few to the songs as an introduction. This CD is a reminder that we must come to Jesus like a child full of innocence and faith.  The songs on The Child Within will bring you or someone you know joy and wonderful memories of happier times.

 

Popular Irish tenor Patrick Mulhern is back with a CD entitled Spirit of Ireland – Traditional Irish Favorites.  On this CD Mulhern delivers stirring renditions of old Irish favorites as he recounts the struggle and faith of the Irish people. You can feel the passion and fortitude inherited from St. Patrick. This wonderful tribute to the Irish spirit includes such classics as "Four Green Fields", "Rare Olde Times," "Lord of All Hopefulness," "Faith of Our Fathers," "The King of Love My Shepherd Is," "I'll Take You Home Again Kathleen," "Glorious St. Patrick" and many more. These traditional songs will not be forgotten and are brought new richness through Mulhern’s inspiring Irish tenor voice.  Irish singing and dancing is a Mulhern family activity which they enjoy doing together. He and wife Karen have four daughters. While all have sung with him at some point, daughter Bridget is a soloist on this latest album. Two daughters are also prize-winning Irish dancers. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t a drop of Irish blood in you, you will enjoy “Spirit of Ireland.”