New rosary CD on luminous mysteries intended for all Christians

Published: 2007-12-28

SAGINAW, Mich. (CNS) -- A new CD called "The Rosary Tapes: The Mysteries of Light," based on the luminous mysteries of the rosary introduced by Pope John Paul II in 2002, has been released by two Michigan men who write commercial jingles for national companies. Bill Gildenstern and John Giaier of Gt TechnoTracks spent more than five years reworking their CD meditations on the mysteries of light, or luminous mysteries, taken from Scripture and set to contemporary music. The five mysteries are Jesus' baptism in the Jordan River, his miracle at the wedding feast at Cana, his proclamation of the kingdom of God, his transfiguration, and his institution of the Eucharist at the Last Supper. The songs are sung as prayer responses to the reflections on the mysteries. Giaier said in a press release that he and Gildenstern wanted "these prayers to be for everyone. Not only for all Christians, but also for all ages." An earlier collaboration, "The Rosary Tapes -- The Joyful, Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries," was released on audiocassette in 1993. That work, nominated for a Grammy award, also is available now on CD. Information about ordering these rosary CDs is available online at www.rosarytapes.com.

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