Dec 15, 2008
Here is a jam entitled "Little Drummer Boy goes 2 New Orleans" on the m3 SoundClick page
This track is from Christmas 2006 with the fellas...
Dec 12, 2008
Our Lady Of Guadalupe...pray 4 us
some people r saying i blog 2 much about Popple...
absolutely false...i happen 2 love these 2 men and they've been very good 2 me...we've worked on singles, albums, compilations, and videos 2gether...so naturally r ministries r intertwined alot...4 example, this past weekend
Dec 11, 2008
Dec 9, 2008
manuel3 attended the NCCYM 2008 in Cleveland, Ohio on Dec. 6th...
It was fantastic...met alot of my Catholic Music Contemporaries...my set was good...spent quality time with Popple...had marriage conversation with Kate...shook hands with Sarah, Noelle, Aaron, and DJ Bill...saw incredible musicianship and talent...Thank U Jesus and my wife
Nov 20, 2008
Kyle of Popple fame hooked me up with Fr. Dave Dwyer on The Busted Halo Show 2nite via The Catholic Channel via Sirius Radio...
peep the podcast on the home page
or download the interview here
much love 2 AfterMass Records and the fine people @ Halo 4 this blessing
Nov 19, 2008
Pope Benedict XVI on St Paul and Justification
"It is precisely because of this personal experience of the relationship with Jesus that Paul places at the center of his Gospel an irreducible opposition between two alternative paths to justice: one based on the works of the law, the other founded on the grace of faith in Christ."
Nov 13, 2008
Nov 5, 2008
Oct 29, 2008
Oct 27, 2008
Final Message of Word of God Synod
Here is the concluding message of the 12th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, which was approved this past weekend at the 21st general congregation.
"Let Us Approach the Table of the Word of God"
Read it, it's awesome!
Oct 19, 2008
Louie Bellson the Legend
Photo by Patrick Taylor
Louie Louie...
84 years old and still swinging!!! Another Louie Bellson meeting went down @ the Redstone Room in Davenport, Ia. on October 15th. U can download 'Flying Home' on the manuel3 SoundClick page.
Also here is a vid shot by Laura Hozak and audio by Neal Smith of "The Davenport All Out Blues" written by Louie.
Photo by Patrick Taylor
Louie Louie...
84 years old and still swinging!!! Another Louie Bellson meeting went down @ the Redstone Room in Davenport, Ia. on October 15th. U can download 'Flying Home' on the manuel3 SoundClick page.
Also here is a vid shot by Laura Hozak and audio by Neal Smith of "The Davenport All Out Blues" written by Louie.
Oct 9, 2008
Fr. Stan Fortuna in m3 studios
Ain't no party like a Catholic Party!
From Fr. Stan Fortuna's 4marks page
more info on the session can b found here
Thank u 2 Father 4 trusting in God and giving me this blessing...
Ain't no party like a Catholic Party!
From Fr. Stan Fortuna's 4marks page
more info on the session can b found here
Thank u 2 Father 4 trusting in God and giving me this blessing...
Oct 7, 2008
Update on "The Francesco Sessions"
Father brought a jam with him he got while on the plane ride over. It's got a hook based off Psalm 36.
"We feast on the rich food of your house; from your delightful stream you give us drink.
For with you is the fountain of life, and in your light we see light."
It's like Am / G / F / E7...with a cool interlude section as well as a funky breakdown.
It ends with a double time samba...Dm / Am.
The vocals r hot. Father sings so well in unison and harmony with himself it's scary!
If u click on the picture above u can c all the vocal tracks...that's alot of air.
But as many of u know, 4 Father that's nothing!!! Pray 4 us 2day...
More news @ 11
Oct 2, 2008
After his EWTN visit 2 Life On The Rock 2nite, Fr Stan Fortuna will b departing LGA Monday @ 6:05AM on flight AA#301 heading 2 m3 studios here in Galesburg 2 record some new tracks 4 his upcoming album...
I'm gonna b honest with ya'll, i've had a very trying week...the devil is trying 2 get me down with frustrating situations here in the "upper room"...he knows the Lord is gonna do His work thru some music and he's scared...
man, the devil is a PUNK!!!
i'll keep u posted with some pics and vid...pray 4 us
Oct 1, 2008
Pope Benedict XVI's general prayer intention for October is: "That the Synod of Bishops may help the pastors and theologians, the catechists and promoters who are engaged in the service of the Word of God to courageously transmit the truth of faith in communion with the entire Church."
His mission intention is: "That in this month dedicated to the missions, through the promotional activities of the Pontifical Missionary Works and other organisms, every Christian community may feel the need to participate in the Church's universal mission with prayer, sacrifice and concrete help."
Sep 21, 2008
"The altar of sacrifice becomes in a certain way the point of encounter between heaven and earth; the center, we could say, of the one Church that is at the same time heavenly and in pilgrimage on earth, where, in the midst of the persecutions of the world and God's consolations, the Lord's disciples proclaim his passion and death until he returns in glory." - Papal Homily at Albano Cathedral in Spain 9.21.08
Sep 19, 2008
Sep 9, 2008
Sep 3, 2008
i just checked out a couple of new jams that inspire me...
the 1st is my brother Macario...he sent me a letter entitled "If You're Ready"...film @ 11
the 2nd is the genius of my man D-Major...
now the story goes that Pontifex aka Fr. Burns gave the 1965 Bob Dylan hit "Mr. Tambourine Man" 2 Dj 86 2 mess around with 4 Father's up-coming album entitled "Ordained"...well, 86 got scared and tossed it 2 David like a hot chicken wing...so he sliced and diced it and made a so-so fresh creation...i'm listening 2 it right now...
but U will have 2 wait 4 the single 2 drop...ha ha
Peace 2 Trig
the 1st is my brother Macario...he sent me a letter entitled "If You're Ready"...film @ 11
the 2nd is the genius of my man D-Major...
now the story goes that Pontifex aka Fr. Burns gave the 1965 Bob Dylan hit "Mr. Tambourine Man" 2 Dj 86 2 mess around with 4 Father's up-coming album entitled "Ordained"...well, 86 got scared and tossed it 2 David like a hot chicken wing...so he sliced and diced it and made a so-so fresh creation...i'm listening 2 it right now...
but U will have 2 wait 4 the single 2 drop...ha ha
Peace 2 Trig
Aug 15, 2008
THE ASSUMPTION
At the Council of Chalcedon in 451, when bishops from throughout the Mediterranean world gathered in Constantinople, Emperor Marcian asked the Patriarch of Jerusalem to bring the relics of Mary to Constantinople to be enshrined in the capitol. The patriarch explained to the emperor that there were no relics of Mary in Jerusalem, that "Mary had died in the presence of the apostles; but her tomb, when opened later . . . was found empty and so the apostles concluded that the body was taken up into heaven."
Aug 11, 2008
Did a Radio Interview with a Bill Koshelnyk from Ave Maria Radio this weekend concerning upcoming artists involved in the independent Catholic music movement...Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell entered the conversation at one point...it was deep
thank u 2 Bill and Ave 4 this opp...
Jul 23, 2008
Jul 20, 2008
Pope B16 - World Youth Day 2008 - (Excerpt Of The Day)
Holy Mass for the 23rd World Youth Day - Sydney, Australia
"The Church also needs this renewal! She needs your faith, your idealism and your generosity, so that she can always be young in the Spirit (cf. Lumen Gentium, 4)! In today’s second reading, the Apostle Paul reminds us that each and every Christian has received a gift meant for building up the Body of Christ. The Church especially needs the gifts of young people, all young people. She needs to grow in the power of the Spirit who even now gives joy to your youth and inspires you to serve the Lord with gladness. Open your hearts to that power! I address this plea in a special way to those of you whom the Lord is calling to the priesthood and the consecrated life. Do not be afraid to say “yes” to Jesus, to find your joy in doing his will, giving yourself completely to the pursuit of holiness, and using all your talents in the service of others!"
Holy Mass for the 23rd World Youth Day - Sydney, Australia
"The Church also needs this renewal! She needs your faith, your idealism and your generosity, so that she can always be young in the Spirit (cf. Lumen Gentium, 4)! In today’s second reading, the Apostle Paul reminds us that each and every Christian has received a gift meant for building up the Body of Christ. The Church especially needs the gifts of young people, all young people. She needs to grow in the power of the Spirit who even now gives joy to your youth and inspires you to serve the Lord with gladness. Open your hearts to that power! I address this plea in a special way to those of you whom the Lord is calling to the priesthood and the consecrated life. Do not be afraid to say “yes” to Jesus, to find your joy in doing his will, giving yourself completely to the pursuit of holiness, and using all your talents in the service of others!"
Jul 19, 2008
Pope B16 - World Youth Day 2008 - (Excerpt Of The Day)
Vigil with the young people at Randwick Racecourse - Sydney, Australia
"The Holy Spirit is God eternally giving himself; like
a never-ending spring he pours four nothing less than himself. In view of this ceaseless gift, we come to see the limitations of all that perishes, the folly of the consumerist mindset. We begin to understand why the quest for novelty leaves us unsatisfied and wanting. Are we not looking for an eternal gift? The spring that will never run dry?"
Vigil with the young people at Randwick Racecourse - Sydney, Australia
"The Holy Spirit is God eternally giving himself; like
a never-ending spring he pours four nothing less than himself. In view of this ceaseless gift, we come to see the limitations of all that perishes, the folly of the consumerist mindset. We begin to understand why the quest for novelty leaves us unsatisfied and wanting. Are we not looking for an eternal gift? The spring that will never run dry?"
Jul 18, 2008
Pope B16 - World Youth Day 2008 - (Excerpt Of The Day)
Ecumenical Meeting - Sydney, Australia
"We must guard against any temptation to view doctrine as divisive and hence an impediment to the seemingly more pressing and immediate task of improving the world in which we live. In fact, the history of the Church demonstrates that praxis is not only inseparable from, but actually flows out of didache or teaching. The more closely we strive for a deeper understanding of the divine mysteries, the more eloquently our works of charity will speak of God’s bountiful goodness and love towards all."
Ecumenical Meeting - Sydney, Australia
"We must guard against any temptation to view doctrine as divisive and hence an impediment to the seemingly more pressing and immediate task of improving the world in which we live. In fact, the history of the Church demonstrates that praxis is not only inseparable from, but actually flows out of didache or teaching. The more closely we strive for a deeper understanding of the divine mysteries, the more eloquently our works of charity will speak of God’s bountiful goodness and love towards all."
Jul 17, 2008
Pope B16 - World Youth Day 2008 - (Excerpt Of The Day)
Opening Ceremony - Sydney , Australia
"There is also something sinister which stems from the fact that freedom and tolerance are so often separated from truth. This is fueled by the notion, widely held today, that there are no absolute truths to guide our lives. Relativism, by indiscriminately giving value to practically everything, has made “experience” all-important. Yet, experiences, detached from any consideration of what is good or true, can lead, not to genuine freedom, but to moral or intellectual confusion, to a lowering of standards, to a loss of self-respect, and even to despair."
Opening Ceremony - Sydney , Australia
"There is also something sinister which stems from the fact that freedom and tolerance are so often separated from truth. This is fueled by the notion, widely held today, that there are no absolute truths to guide our lives. Relativism, by indiscriminately giving value to practically everything, has made “experience” all-important. Yet, experiences, detached from any consideration of what is good or true, can lead, not to genuine freedom, but to moral or intellectual confusion, to a lowering of standards, to a loss of self-respect, and even to despair."
Jul 13, 2008
Ah yes...that Golden Age of Songwriting
a new old tune is up 4 download on the m3 SoundClick page featuring the vocal stylings of yours truly...
"They Can't Take That Away From Me" is a 1937 song written by the incredible team of George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin...
(me and my bro also write songs 2gether...but they sound nothing like this)
...enjoy!
a new old tune is up 4 download on the m3 SoundClick page featuring the vocal stylings of yours truly...
"They Can't Take That Away From Me" is a 1937 song written by the incredible team of George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin...
(me and my bro also write songs 2gether...but they sound nothing like this)
...enjoy!
Jul 1, 2008
SONG OF SONGS CHRISTIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL
2008 - Toruń, Poland
SATURDAY JUNE 28
+> PHOTOS FROM SOS PERFORMANCE <+
Show broadcasted on Web - PT.1
2008 - Toruń, Poland
SATURDAY JUNE 28
+> PHOTOS FROM SOS PERFORMANCE <+
Show broadcasted on Web - PT.1