DANA The Angelus 1993 (FoD#71)

DANA wrote this brilliant song with her husband. It's based on the Angelus prayer. A fun video was made circa 1993 starring the children of those involved in the film's conception, including DANA and Damien’s family, one of whom, Ruth, wins the award for Best Comedy Moment: 3:19. The Best Strawberry Fields Forever Moment award goes to this girl: 1:28. How to Capture Someone's Heart award was landed by this child: 1:32. Best Dancer award goes to this young lady: 0:04. There are just too many magic moments to mention! The Best Performance, Best Dressed, Best Hairstyle and Best Smile awards go to the whole cast: 3:47. Gerry Brown played the music on this Jody Copeland production for EWTN.
The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary
And she conceived of the Spirit
The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary
And she conceived of the Spirit
Hail Mary
Full of grace
The Lord is with thee
Blessed art thou among women
And blessed is the Fruit of thy womb
Jesus
Holy Mary
Mother of God
Pray for us sinners
Now and at the hour of our death
Amen
Amen
Amen
Now and at the hour of our death
Amen
Behold the handmaid of the Lord
Be done to me according to thy word
Behold the handmaid of the Lord
Be done to me according to thy word
Hail Mary
Full of grace
The Lord is with thee
Blessed art thou among women
And blessed is the Fruit of thy womb
Jesus
Holy Mary
Mother of God
Pray for us sinners
Now and at the hour of our death
Amen
Amen
Amen
Now and at the hour of our death
Amen
The Word was made flesh
And He dwelt among us
Sing glory to the Lord
The Word was made flesh
And He dwelt among us
Sing glory to the Lord
Hail Mary
Full of grace
The Lord is with thee
Blessed art thou among women
And blessed is the Fruit of thy womb
Jesus
Holy Mary
Mother of God
Pray for us sinners
Now and at the hour of our death
Amen
Alleluia
Alleluia
Alleluia
For the Virgin Birth
Alleluia
Alleluia
Alleluia
For the Virgin Birth
Hail Mary
Full of grace
The Lord is with thee
Blessed art thou among women
And blessed is the Fruit of thy womb
Jesus
Holy Mary
Mother of God
Pray for us sinners
Now and at the hour of our death
Amen
Amen
Amen
Now and at the hour of our death
Amen
Amen
Amen
Now and at the hour of our death
Amen
Trivia 1: DANA joined EWTN in the early nineties, presenting a music-based TV series called Say Yes. She followed that success with three more: We Are One Body, Backstage and finally Dana & Friends, where this video made a surprise appearance in 2010.
Trivia 2: "The angel referred to in the prayer is Gabriel, a messenger of God who revealed to Mary that she would conceive a child to be born the Son of God."
"Many Christians observe this event with the Feast of the Annunciation on 25 March, an approximation of the northern vernal equinox nine full months before Christmas, the ceremonial birthday of Jesus." (Wikipedia)
Trivia 3: For those who want MORE, the Good Morning Jesus! hour-long EWTN TV special was released on CD/DVD in 2007/8. It featured a whole bunch of songs mostly written by DANA (including this one). The CD was recorded in Ireland with the Tullylish Youth Group choir. The DVD was filmed at EWTN in Birmingham, Alabama with a different group of children. Gerry Brown provided the accompaniment throughout. GMJ is one of her best albums -- even if it is for kids! TYG/DANA info and pics: www.tullylish.c...