With Our Eyes on the Cross (feat. Avila Soul)
Greg Walton
This special-edition single of "With Our Eyes on the Cross" co-written with Sarah Hart features the Avila Soul String Quintet from Greg's music video rendition.
This special-edition single of "With Our Eyes on the Cross" co-written with Sarah Hart features the Avila Soul String Quintet from Greg's music video rendition.
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Whether enjoying in the car or incorporating into your celebration of the liturgy, Greg Walton’s Eyes on the Cross will delight listeners of all ages. And he wastes no time in getting to the core thematic elements of his latest collection. Opening with a soft piano ballad, he explores love, forgiveness and inclusion, while focusing our attention
Whether enjoying in the car or incorporating into your celebration of the liturgy, Greg Walton’s Eyes on the Cross will delight listeners of all ages. And he wastes no time in getting to the core thematic elements of his latest collection. Opening with a soft piano ballad, he explores love, forgiveness and inclusion, while focusing our attention toward what is perhaps the greatest symbol of God’s love: the cross. Greg calls us to not only find comfort in Christ’s great sacrifice, but guidance as well. He writes, “While it’s a sign of our redemption through Christ’s sacrifice, the Cross is also a great example of where love leads.” Through all the noise that seems to fill our lives, in the cross we remember our purpose and mission.
Greg also addresses inequality in this collection, calling attention to the need for charity and service. This can be found in “Givin’ It All Away,” as well as his “Tune of Ignorance.” In this song, Greg’s lyrics mimic a daily routine in our modern world: quick and rhythmic, from one subject to the next. He notes that many of us move through our lives choosing to face away from the pain and suffering that surround us. And it is our ignorance that, in many ways, turns us away from God.
Yet, there is hope. When we make mistakes, when we feel as though we have failed ourselves, he urges us to turn to the cross. In “Come to Us” Greg sings, “Unworthy to taste from your heavenly vine / But your word will heal us; come light divine!” We need Christ’s help to help those around us. In this way, through our actions, we can glorify him.
Greg's pop single, Symptoms. So many symptoms in the world right now with all of us longing for a cure. Are we looking in the right direction?
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A Catholic contemporary liturgical worship project featuring Greg Walton's compositions for Oregon Catholic Press, spiritandsong.com and his own publishing, JesusGlue Ministries, Inc.
The 2015 version of Greg Walton's folk rockin' fan favorite, Dear Dorothy, about Dorothy Gale's pilgrimage on the Yellow Brick Road of life.
The 6 Guitar/Vocal PDF's from "King of My Heart" published exclusively by JesusGlue Ministries: Blessed the People, Go Out, I Will Walk, Make of Us, Speak Within Our Hearts and The Victory. 6 Songs for a little less than the price of 5!
Blessed the People (Psalm 33) is a literal contemporary Psalm setting appropriate for Trinity Sunday or for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C. Blessed the People also works well as a song of praise for Gathering or Sending.
"Go Out" is a literal contemporary Psalm setting for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C and various weekday Masses. It is notably the shortest of all the Sunday Responsorial Psalms. The theme, however, strongly suggests “Sending Song,” so I added an original 3rd verse for use in that context.
I Will Walk (Psalm 116) is a literal contemporary Psalm setting for the 2nd Sunday of Lent, Year B. The gentle, contemplative arrangement of the Psalm’s theme also makes the piece fitting for funerals.
In 2013, I had the honor of visiting Ghana, Africa, with Catholic Relief Services and some of my fellow composers at Oregon Catholic Press. The experience primed us to write liturgical songs that bring mindfulness to Catholic Social Teaching. Based on Isaiah 25:4, Matthew 25:31-40 and James 3:14-18, 26.
Speak Within Our Hearts is perfect for the feast of Pentecost or the Sacrament of Confirmation. With the verses’ litany, the song also works well for All Saints’ Day, and because of its reference to the Holy Spirit and Mary, for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
The Victory is an Easter song/Gospel acclamation. The doxology in Verse 4 is a subtle exposition of St. Augustine's teaching on the Trinity (Lover - our Father, Beloved - the Son, Love - your sweet Spirit) that bridges Easter into ordinary time on Trinity Sunday. The sheet music for The Victory features a Gospel tone for the Lectionary's antiphon.
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