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O Come, O Come Emmanuel - A Hymn for Advent

O Come, O Come Emmanuel is a traditional Advent hymn which dates back as far as the eighth century. As we begin Advent 2014, here is a beautiful rendition of this classic hymn by The Piano Guys.

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Matt Maher - Because He Lives (Amen) [Official Lyric Video]

Here is the official lyric video of Matt Maher's latest song "Because He Lives (Amen)". Share it with your friends and family this week - it is inspirational!

Draw Me In - Jesus is Counting on You in 2015

Today is final day of Xt3's 2014/2015 Advent and Christmas calendar! Thank you for journeying with us with daily reflections and the Word of God as place our troubles and worries from the past year into the hands of Jesus and Mary. Welcome to a new year filled with hope!

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For One Young Catholic, Music is an Apostolate of Beauty

An up-and-coming Catholic musician in Michigan aims to expose listeners to God in the same way she did during her school years – through beauty found in “truly good” forms of art. “My desire with this music and this album is to reach anybody, anywhere and hopefully open their hearts to the reality that transfiguration and transformation is real,” singer/songwriter Alanna-Marie Boudreau told CNA recently.

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Fr Rob Galea Releases Album ‘Something About You’

Fr Robert Galea shot to fame in Sydney while he was still a seminarian after he performed at World Youth Day during the Stations of the Cross procession in the city before a crowd of 200,000 young people.

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Salve Regina - Friar Gabriel

Friar Gabriel skated for 7 years as a teenager, but felt his vocation was religious life. He was prepared to abandon his passion for skateboarding to live a life of Poverty, Chastity, and Obedience as Friars of the Immaculate. Six years after becoming Friars and having not skated, he was given obedience to obtain a skateboard and go to the skatepark once a week - to "preach the gospel at all times, when necessary, use words" as Saint Francis stated. Friar Gabriel explains that God has so many ways of using peoples talents to give Him glory. Skateboarding allows the Friars to help others see the compatibility of exercising the body as well as the soul.

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Nun Who Won Italy's 'The Voice' Records First Album

Universal has released a promotional video for the first album by Sister Cristina Scuccia, the Ursuline nun who won first place on last season’s The Voice Italy. The Italian bishops’ newspaper Avvenire reported on the recent release of the video which features footage of Sister Cristina recording at Universal Music’s studio.

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Hillsong United: Christian Music that Fills Stadiums

Every time Hillsong United plays live, thousands of people fill the stadium. This Australian rock-band performs with a clear goal: To get their audience involved in the show, so that they can praise God with their music. In the end, each concert turns into a party were faith and youth come together.

Singer Songwriter / Inspirational / Christian - Michael Ruberu

Michael Ruberu delivers soulful sounds to soothe aching hearts. With a simply sweet voice, memorable hooks, and inspired songcraft, Michael's audience is quickly captivated by accessible authenticity, a sweet personality and higher purpose.

The Blessings Project - Video Reflection on the Beatitudes

Check out this beautiful video collage created by one of our Xt3 members using photos of refugees and backed by a song based on the Beatitudes. The theme for WYD 2016 is the beatitude “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy."

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