This is an ancient Christian hymn which I have put my own melody to. I chose the verses from different translations of the Latin based on how they fit the melody. 9/29, 9/30/06…

i wrote this thinking about the Passion of Jesus and glimpsing the Truth of my own part inflicting His suffering through my sins. Shouldn’t I Love You More? You prayed for me in the garden You saw my soul and…

This is about trying to follow Our Lord and that to be an authentic Christian one will often one's self going against the ways of the world. Heart Of A Servant No one wants to be a servant Everyone wants to be in charge No one wants…

This a song for the lenten season, contemplating what it must have been like for Jesus during His 40 days in the desert after being baptized by St. John, His cousin. Forty Days To the desert Jesus Christ was led And for forty…

A Christmas song written about the birth of Jesus, not only as it occurred in time, but also as a continuing event in each person's life. On That First Christmas Morning On that first Christmas morning Came to us our King and Lord Jesus, Savior…

This is from the Gospel of Luke. Ave, Maria Ave, Maria Ave, Maria Ave, Maria From heaven flew Gabriel, angel of God You were in awe and afraid Hail, full of grace, he said, you have found favor To you shall be born the Savior…

This song came to me at first at Mass one morning and i think of it as a Holy Communion prayer. Fill Me, Jesus Fill me Jesus with Your love Take my fear and all that is dark Free me from these chains I wear So that I may love Thee…

I wrote this about wanting to be close to God and that the yearning never seems to be satisfied. I Want To Know You, Lord 4/4 G---------D/F#--------Em- I want to know you, Lord ------------D/F#--------- I want to see your face ----G…

This is a song about prayer. Come Down G-----------D-------------Am-----------Em------ Come down to your living room, Here I await you G-------------CaddD----G----------------D-- Amidst velvet petals strewn on your…

My wife got me a mandolin for either Christmas or a birthday and I think this was one of the first songs I wrote on it. My Father Here in this foreign land The Lord God takes my hand One day - the Promised Land And no more I’ll cry…

This was written for my mother, Frances Lisney who died on 1/04/08. She was a saintly woman. The guitar is in a full D tuning. Thanksgiving Though it was the right time We feel so alone How the tears are burning Our Lord has called you home…

I wanted this song to sound like something Chris Isaak would do. Crying Intro: Em C6 Bsus7 B7 Em C6 Bsus7 B7 Em------------B7--- Where are you now? G-----------D#dim7 What can I do? -----------Am…

This is about people who don't take much responsibility for their lives and are always looking without rather than within. Isn’t It Hard You never thought that you would feel so bad for so long Sitting and waiting for the sunny days Thinking…

This version is not on the CD. My step-son, Zach, is playing the drums and my son, Kieran, is playing one of the acoustic guitars.

This is a song about life and faith. This was initially the demo version of the song but I decided to us use o nthe final CD. Draw Me Closer To You, Lord It’s been a hard year We’ve had a rough…

This is a very detailed explanation of the song's meaning and how it might be shown in a video. The lyrics are first and then the (very long!) explanation. Going Home Lord, Lord, Lord Come to me Be my salvation Set me free I have…

This is an instrumental recored using a baritone ukulele. A baritone ukulele is tuned DGBE, like the first four strings of the guitar.

This song came from prayer and is to give hope and encouragement to all who are having trouble moving forward due to their past. Lift Up Your Head Young lamb torn and bleeding Caught in barbed wire, scared and alone While…

The Catholic Church teaches us about victim souls -those who suffer for the benefit of others. Though each person can offer themselves to God in this way, there are some who really suffer in an extraordinary way for the good of others. They (and…

This is a love song to God. The One I watch the world turn round and round How everything is upside down Oh and if not for you I would be wand‘ring too Just waiting to be found I breathe a deep sigh of relief The love You give…