The Mass of Clare is a mass setting composed by Stephen Kirk during time spent travelling around Ireland, and particularly County Clare, with his father in 2016. It was written seeking to capture something of the spirit of the land…
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Breaking into the Light of Easter
Stephen's setting of the psalms from the Easter Vigil - the Vigil of Light - are now available on all streaming services. These psalm settings, described as the "sound of Easter" by participants of the Light to the Nations youth…
Read moreAll published music available on OneLicense
All of Stephen's published material is now available on OneLicense, making it easy for schools/parishes/communities.
Entering into the "Shadows" - Stephen Kirk
Sometime life doesn’t turn out the way we planned. I’d been a Christian for quite a few years (I’m not going to say exactly how many!). I’d led communities, led worship more times than I could count, given innumerable teachings…
Read moreMass of the Holy Spirit Resource Kit
The Mass of the Holy Spirit Resource Kit is now available!
Since 2011 schools, communities and parishes in Australia have been finding that the Mass of the Holy Spirit setting is a powerful tool for engaging young people (and…
Read moreWhat people are saying about Stephen Kirk
“Stephen Kirk is a man of faith and a talented musician. These two are not always found together, but in Stephen they mix to provide a special voice in the Church and special service to the Church. At times people…
Read moreHow can I keep from singing?
Recently I was delighted to provide a guest blog for Margaret Felice for her "How can I keep from singing" series. Click here to check it out!
Peace,
Stephen
Peace,
Stephen
In the name of the Father...
God.
It all begins with God.
It all ends in God.
Even the middle bit is all about God too.
It’s all about God.
The fundamental mystery of our faith is God. One God in three persons. The communion of…Read more
It all begins with God.
It all ends in God.
Even the middle bit is all about God too.
It’s all about God.
The fundamental mystery of our faith is God. One God in three persons. The communion of…Read more
Music Matters - The Sound of Heaven
Written by Stephen Kirk Wednesday, 16 November 2011 20:50
This blog originally appeared on www.beingcatholic.com.au.
In the last article we looked at the power of music to take the truths of the faith and present them in a way…Read more
This blog originally appeared on www.beingcatholic.com.au.
In the last article we looked at the power of music to take the truths of the faith and present them in a way…Read more
Welcome...
Permit me to introduce myself. I am a husband, a father of six, a musician, composer, and worship leader, a software architect, a lover of good food, great wine, surfing and diving. Through all of this I am a Christian and a Catholic who does his best to love God, and to let the beauty with which God has surrounded us open his eyes to the encounter God desires to have with us.
Over the years I have grown to understand that I am called to be a witness to the presence of God, by leading people into prayer through music, and these days a lot of my work is in composing and releasing music to serve the Church, and providing workshops and teachings on liturgy, prayer, and music. I strive to create music that captures the beauty and wonder of our ancient faith and tradition in a contemporary form that is alive with the vibrancy of youth and is accessible to all, and I believe with all my heart that it is possible for our prayer times, our liturgies, our worship to be transformed through such music.
So please take a moment to check out some of the music, the free resources, or the musings on music, prayer, and liturgy below, and please don't hesitate to contact me if you think I can be of service to you, or come and worship together with me at one of the upcoming events.
Peace,
Stephen
Over the years I have grown to understand that I am called to be a witness to the presence of God, by leading people into prayer through music, and these days a lot of my work is in composing and releasing music to serve the Church, and providing workshops and teachings on liturgy, prayer, and music. I strive to create music that captures the beauty and wonder of our ancient faith and tradition in a contemporary form that is alive with the vibrancy of youth and is accessible to all, and I believe with all my heart that it is possible for our prayer times, our liturgies, our worship to be transformed through such music.
So please take a moment to check out some of the music, the free resources, or the musings on music, prayer, and liturgy below, and please don't hesitate to contact me if you think I can be of service to you, or come and worship together with me at one of the upcoming events.
Peace,
Stephen
What people are saying about Stephen Kirk...
“Stephen Kirk is a man of faith and a talented musician. These two are not always found together, but in Stephen they mix to provide a special voice in the Church and special service to the Church. At times people think that song is cosmetic to the spiritual life, but in Stephen we see and hear that song is at the heart of the spiritual life. He shows that the spiritual life really happens when the spirit begins to sing to God.”+Mark Coleridge Archbishop of Canberra and Goulburn
“The Rend the Heavens CD is fantastic. I had a chance to listen to it twice through on the trip home and it was the best CD I’ve listened to and prayed with for many years – and it’s all I’ve listened to since then. You know its had an impact when you wake up at night with the melody and lyrics on your mind.” Steve Toohey Director, Youth Mission Team
“Stephen has a great gift to bring to the Catholic Church in effective and prayerful music for young people today that is both appealing and evangelising” - Peter Woods, Director Australia-Pacific School of Evangelisation and Catholic Schools Youth Ministry Australia
Click here to see more of what people are saying about Stephen Kirk's ministry.
“The Rend the Heavens CD is fantastic. I had a chance to listen to it twice through on the trip home and it was the best CD I’ve listened to and prayed with for many years – and it’s all I’ve listened to since then. You know its had an impact when you wake up at night with the melody and lyrics on your mind.” Steve Toohey Director, Youth Mission Team
“Stephen has a great gift to bring to the Catholic Church in effective and prayerful music for young people today that is both appealing and evangelising” - Peter Woods, Director Australia-Pacific School of Evangelisation and Catholic Schools Youth Ministry Australia
Click here to see more of what people are saying about Stephen Kirk's ministry.
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