Two of today’s most influential Catholic musicians, Steve Angrisano and Sarah Hart, have united to create a moving and contemporary rendition of a timeless prayer: the Divine Mercy Chaplet Song. This collaboration offers a fresh and accessible way to engage with this powerful prayer, making it perfect for both personal devotion and communal worship, especially as a reflective practice during Lent.
Released in 2022, this divine mercy chaplet song is quickly gaining recognition as a valuable tool for spiritual growth. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy itself is a prayer with deep roots, given by Jesus Christ to Saint Faustina Kowalska in 1935. This prayer emphasizes God’s boundless mercy and love for humanity, offering solace and hope to those who recite it.
The popularity of the Divine Mercy Chaplet surged in the late 20th century, particularly through the efforts of Pope Saint John Paul II. His deep devotion to Divine Mercy led him to proclaim the Feast of Divine Mercy for the universal Church on the day he canonized Saint Faustina in 2000. This papal endorsement amplified the prayer’s reach, making it a cherished devotion for millions of lay Catholics worldwide.
Angrisano and Hart’s divine mercy chaplet song brings a new dimension to this beloved prayer. They have masterfully set the traditional words of the Chaplet to a melody that is both reverent and engaging. The recording opens with Steve Angrisano’s spoken recitation of the initial prayers, smoothly transitioning into the sung Chaplet. The song’s structure thoughtfully aligns with the rhythm of rosary beads, providing a seamless guide for those who pray along.
Sarah Hart eloquently described their creation in a press release:
“It was such a true joy and honor to be able to write this music with my friend, Steve. I have seen first-hand the countless prayers lifted and answered in the devotion to this Chaplet that Steve has taken on. My hope is that through this music, hearts will be moved to pray and trust in the Divine Mercy of Christ and be comforted in the love of God in this beautiful prayer.”
Steve Angrisano echoed this sentiment, highlighting the song’s accessibility and purpose:
“My wife and I have done our best to put this beautiful family- and parish-friendly prayer in the hands of as many people as possible—a prayer that speaks of the inexhaustible mercy of God’s love. For young and old alike to share this prayer together, in the car, at home, as a lullaby for your children; this prayer is for anyone desiring to draw closer to God and bring others with them.”
This divine mercy chaplet song is readily available for streaming on various platforms. You can find it on YouTube via the OCP Music channel and across major streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music within Steve Angrisano’s collections. To delve deeper into their work and explore more of their music, visit Steve Angrisano’s official website.
Saint Faustina Kowalska, the Apostle of Divine Mercy, whose visions led to the Divine Mercy Chaplet prayer.
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