In the Sight of the Angels (CD) Michael Joncas

In The Sight of The Angels (CD) Jan Michael Joncas Songs: 1)Veni, Sancte Spiritus 2)Till the End of My Days 3)All Who Are Led By the Spirit 4)At Jesus' Name 5)Canticle of Mary 6)Lord, Send Out Your Spirit 7)Psalm 34: Drink In the Richness of God 8)To the Ends of Earth 9)Canticle of Zechariah 10)In the Sight of the Angels 11)Canticle of Simeon In the Sight of the Angels (CD) by Michael Joncas contains themes of divine providence, rescue, and sustenance. This recording comes from the heart of Joncas’s own suffering due to a bout with Guillain-Barré syndrome. After his recovery, Joncas experienced a new surge of musical creativity that gave birth to In the Sight of the Angels CD. The lush sounds of choral singing and the elaborate instrumentation of brass, harp, flute, organ, and other instruments makes In the Sight of the Angels CD a beautiful recording replete with psalm settings, including “Drink in the Richness of God,” “In the Sight of the Angels,” and “Till the End of My Days.” Also present are settings of the three New Testament Lukan infancy canticles—the “Canticle of Zechariah,” the “Canticle of Mary,” and the “Canticle of Simeon.” But, perhaps most appropriate in light of Joncas’s recent experiences are the songs delineating the work of the Holy Spirit, God’s breath (ruach): “All Who Are Led by the Spirit,” “Lord, Send Out Your Spirit,” and “Veni, Sancte Spiritus.” This tranquil recording has a pastoral feel. It is tender and depicts a merciful God who gives us hope in light of suffering. Joncas’s newfound wisdom resonates through this music. It is his sincere wish that those who sing it will grow closer to God.