Contemplative Worship

Introductory prayers for the Rosary: The Apostle's Creed, Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be. Taken from A Caribbean Rosary.

Color Music Ministry invites you to join us as we spend some time each week in May to pray and reflect on the Mysteries of the rosary. Starting Monday 4th May, we will dedicate ten minutes each day to pray one decade of the rosary using A Caribbean Rosary. 4-8 May: The Joyful Mysteries 11-15 May: The Luminous Mysteries 18-22 May: The Sorrowful Mysteries 25-29 May: The Glorious Mysteries May God co...

"I'll Follow" is an original composition by Color. The song was inspired by the John 10:27-30, otherwise known as The Good Shepherd. The song encourages us to take a leap of faith, trusting that God will lead us where we need to go. A difficult prayer, especially when things happen in our life that cause us to ask the "why me" "why them" questions. A prayer nevertheless that answers the call for u...

"Lord I'll follow, run to You, my Good Shepherd I will serve you with my life"... this reflection on John 10:27-30 challenges us with a call to action. Deacon Alphonsus Stephen from Our Lady of the Rosary RC Church In Barbados reflects on The Good Shepherd Scripture passage. Lyrics and music for I’ll Follow composed by Audra Stevenson. All rights reserved. (c) 2019

We bring you another episode of Contemplative Worship, this time focusing on the Risen Christ. This episode is another compilation of recordings made in individual homes as we continue to self isolate to prevent the spread of Covid 19. We hope that the music, reflections and prayer will allow for your own contemplation and worship. Some of the music in this episode can be found on the album Breath...

I Love You Lord My Strength This beautiful psalm has been put to music by Michelle Sambrano, one of the members of Color. The words are taken from the Jerusalem Bible used in the missals throughout the Caribbean, UK, Europe and parts of Asia. Like our style of music? Check out our album, Breathe by Color on Amazon or iTunes, or stream on Spotify. Music: 2017, Color, All rights reserved.

Welcome to another episode of Contemplative Worship. We invite you to free your mind to allow for prayerful imagination as we take a contemplative journey via the stations of the cross. All of the reflections and music in this episode have been prepared, read and sung by members of Color Music Ministry located in Barbados. Remember that you can send us comments at anytime via olorchoir@gmail.com ....

This is our first virtual offering of Contemplative Worship or CW as we affectionately call it. Once per month the Choir of Our Lady of the Rosary would usually host a 2-hour CW session in one of the Roman Catholic Churches in Barbados. The sessions combine music, reflection, silence, prayer and provide a space for quiet contemplation and worship. We had always hoped to provide some of these sessi...

Traditional Hymn Soul of My Saviour recorded by Color, a music ministry group first formed as the Choir of Our Lady of the Rosary RC Church in Barbados. Visit our website https://colorbb.org to learn more about us.

Pray the Hail Holy Queen Prayer with music composed for A Caribbean Rosary. Music composed and recorded by Color Music Ministry, Barbados.

Pray the Lord's prayer with music that was composed for A Caribbean Rosary. Our Father, who art in heaven Hallowed be Thy name Thy Kingdom come Thy will be done On earth as it is in heaven Give us this day our daily bread And forgive us our trespasses As we forgive those who trespass against us And lead us not into temptation But deliver us from evil Amen (c) 2019 Color All Rights Reserved

Morning Prayer (O Lord My God) There are so many beautiful prayers that exist in this world. Sometimes we encounter a prayer that just seems to say what we may have never thought to say ourselves, yet somehow, we know immediately that we want to pray this everyday. St Anselm's prayer is one of those prayers, asking "O Lord my God, teach my heart this day where and how to see You, where and how to...

Merry Christmas from Color! We hope that you will enjoy this recording of O Holy Night. This song was a tradition at Christmas Eve Mass for many years at Our Lady of the Rosary RC Church in Barbados. May God Bless you and your family. Color Music Ministry

Anima Christi (Soul of Christ) is an old prayer with uncertain origins, dating back to the 14th century. The prayer is featured by St Ignatius of Loyola in the Spiritual Exercises in the 16th century. It has been adapted and set to new music. Music composed by Audra Stevenson. (c) 2019 Color, All Rights Reserved. Like our style of music? Look for our album Breathe which can be streamed or purchase...

A reflection on the Paschal Mystery by Fr Clement Paul with music by Color. Fr Paul is the parish Priest of Our Lady of the Rosary RC Church, St John located in Barbados. We invite you to use these 15 minutes to reflect on the words... He suffered, died, was buried and rose again from the dead and to contemplate how they may relate to your personal suffering. All of the music in this podcast was p...

This song is an adaptation of Psalm 15 (16) Preserve me God. Preserve me God take refuge in You I say to the Lord: You are my God My happiness lies in You alone He has put in to my heart a marvellous love for the faithful ones who dwell in His land Those who choose other gods increase their sorrows O Lord, it is You who are my portion and cup it is You Yourself who are my prize The lot marked out...

New song inspired by the Lenten journey. Return Lord hear my prayer I come to You humbly Lord take my sins And show me mercy I need your help As I start this journey For forty days temptation will be my guide And Christ in me arise As I stumble and I fall And Christ in me Arise As I try hard to return To You..my Lord, my Saviour To You, my Lord, Provider I want to return, with my whole heart Help...

Mary's Boy Child- live recording Remembering our dear friend Denis and the wonderful Christmas memories that he created year after year with this song. Merry Christmas!

Happy Advent everyone! As we enter the season that takes us to Christmas we are reminded of Mary's faith as she willingly said Yes! to the Lord. Today we would like to share another song from our archives... The Magnificat which was sung at Color's In Christ Alone concert in 2012. We hope that you will enjoy this live recording. Like our style of music? Check out our album Breathe on iTunes, or st...

Live recording of His Strength is Perfect by Color from their "In Christ Alone" concert in 2012. This concert was the start of new challenge for Color, (known then as the Choir of Our Lady of the Rosary) stepping out of the traditional role as the choir for Sunday mass and into new roles as music ministers. Color was supported by Lowrey Worrell on piano, Neil Newton on bass and David Carnegie who...

Listen to the Glorious Mysteries from A Caribbean Rosary by Color. The entire Rosary has been set to music: The Apostle's Creed, Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Fatima Prayer & Hail Holy Queen are all part of a rhythmic experience that will hopefully help you to meditate and pray these mysteries with a song in your heart. A Caribbean Rosary was written by one of the members of Color and was r...

A Caribbean Rosary by Color. The entire Rosary has been set to music: The Apostle's Creed, Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Fatima Prayer & Hail Holy Queen are all part of a rhythmic experience that will hopefully help you to meditate and pray these mysteries with a song in your heart. A Caribbean Rosary was written by one of the members of Color and was recorded in Barbados. We hope that this...

Listen to A Caribbean Rosary -The Luminous Mysteries, the complete Luminous Mysteries, sung from start to finish. The entire Rosary has been set to music: The Apostle's Creed, Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Fatima Prayer & Hail Holy Queen are all part of a rhythmic experience that will hopefully help you to meditate and pray these mysteries with a song in your heart. A Caribbean Rosary was w...

Listen to the Joyful Mysteries by Color. The entire Rosary has been set to music: The Apostle's Creed, Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Fatima Prayer & Hail Holy Queen are all part of a rhythmic experience that will hopefully help you to meditate and pray these mysteries with a song in your heart. A Caribbean Rosary was written by one of the members of Color and was recorded in Barbados. We ho...

Ave, Ave, Ave Maria! A wonderful traditional Catholic Hymn to Mary. Immaculate Mary Immaculate Mary! Our hearts are on fire That title so wondrous Fills all our desire. Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria! Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria! We pray for God’s glory, May His kingdom come! We pray for His Vicar, Our Father in Rome. We pray for our Mother, The Church upon earth And bless, sweetest Lady, The land of our birth. We...