We are delighted to share with the entire Vincentian Family a new musical project entitled Hearts on Fire. This album brings together 18 songs written for use at Mass, with a special focus on young people, offering music that speaks their language and helps them express their faith with joy, depth, and hope.

This project was created by Javier F. Chento, a well-known composer of Christian music, who began working on these songs during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. In a time marked by uncertainty and isolation, Hearts on Fire was born as a creative and faith-filled response, seeking to keep hearts burning with trust, prayer, and commitment.

From the Commission of Communications of the Vincentian Family, we share these materials with great gratitude and enthusiasm, hoping they will be truly useful and widely used in the pastoral activities of the Vincentian Family: liturgical celebrations, youth gatherings, retreats, and community events. The songs are available for free download as a gift offered in a spirit of service and communion, and can be accessed at:
👉 https://hearthis.at/chento/set/hearts-on-fire-a-vincentian-youth-mass/

Our hope is that Hearts on Fire will help ignite the fire of the Gospel in the hearts of young people, and that through music, they may continue to encounter God and one another in a simple, joyful, and committed way—true to the Vincentian charism.

Hearts On Fire © 2025 by Javier F. Chento is licensed under CC BY-ND 4.0

You can listen to, learn, and even freely download the songs from the following panel:

The Songs:

1. We Come As One: This entrance song joyfully gathers the community as one people, aware of God’s faithful presence and guided by the Spirit into both worship and mission. It proclaims with hope that God is near, dispelling fear and revealing Christ alive among the poor and those who rise from suffering, a core conviction of the Vincentian charism inspired by St. Vincent de Paul. As the assembly comes to the table of the Servant-Son, the song unites praise with a clear call to serve, sending believers forth with “Vincent’s flame” to live God’s humble, compassionate love in every place.
2. Lord, Have Mercy: This Kyrie is a humble and honest prayer of repentance that recognizes how easily we fail to love by passing by the wounded and choosing comfort over courage. Addressed to Christ who reveals hope in every face, it asks for mercy while praying for renewed fire to serve the poor with faithfulness. Rooted in the Vincentian path, the song connects God’s mercy with justice for the meek, inviting the assembly to let forgiveness become a call to heal, restore, and lift up the weak.
3. Glory To God: This Gloria faithfully sets to music the ancient hymn of praise of the Church, whose roots reach back to the first centuries of Christianity and echo the song of the angels at the birth of Christ. Sung after the penitential act, it lifts the assembly into joyful praise of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, proclaiming God’s glory and the peace offered to all people of good will. Within a Vincentian perspective inspired by Vincent de Paul, this hymn reminds us that true praise of God is inseparable from a life shaped by mercy, justice, and peace, especially as we recognize Christ, the Lamb of God, present and active among the poor and the humble.
4. Psalm 23: This song, inspired by Psalm 23, proclaims with serene confidence the Lord as the Shepherd who provides, guides, and protects His people in every circumstance of life. It speaks of trust in God’s faithful presence, even through darkness and uncertainty, and celebrates a love that heals, restores, and leads to true peace. From a Vincentian perspective, this psalm resonates deeply with the conviction that God’s providence is revealed most clearly in compassionate care for the vulnerable, inviting the assembly to become shepherds themselves by reflecting that same attentive, sustaining love to the poor and those in need.
5. Alleluia, Alleluia!: This Alleluia is a vibrant acclamation of joy that prepares the assembly to welcome the proclamation of the Gospel with open hearts and lively praise. Its energetic refrain invites the whole community to lift their voices together, celebrating God’s enduring goodness and the coming of His Kingdom, reflecting the joy that flows from living the Gospel authentically, and reminding us that true praise overflows into action as we proclaim Christ’s love not only in song, but through lives committed to service, hope, and solidarity with the poor.
6. Apostles’ Creed: This musical setting of the Apostles’ Creed gives voice to one of the oldest professions of faith in the Christian tradition, rooted in the baptismal faith of the early Church and passed down through centuries as a concise summary of what Christians believe. Sung by the whole assembly, it becomes a shared declaration of trust in the Father, the saving work of Jesus Christ, and the life-giving presence of the Holy Spirit. It reminds us that faith is never merely recited but lived, calling believers to embody these truths through concrete love, service, and fidelity to Christ, especially in communion with the poor and the most vulnerable.
7. We Bring Our Gifts: This offertory song expresses a prayerful offering not only of bread and wine, but of our very lives, placed humbly before the altar to be transformed by Christ’s grace. It links worship directly with mission, asking that what is offered be shaped into a path of service for those the world ignores. Deeply rooted in the Vincentian spirit, the song reminds the assembly that the true gift God desires is a heart willing to be sent, to recognize Christ in the suffering, and to lift up the poor through love made concrete.
8. Holy, Holy, Holy: This musical setting of the Sanctus faithfully gives voice to one of the most ancient hymns of the Christian liturgy, rooted in the vision of Isaiah and the acclamation of the crowds at Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. Sung at the heart of the Eucharistic Prayer, it unites heaven and earth as the assembly joins the angels in proclaiming God’s holiness and welcoming Christ who comes among His people. This hymn reminds us that the Holy One we adore at the altar is the same Lord who comes humbly in the poor and the suffering, inviting believers to carry this sacred encounter into lives of reverent service and compassionate love.
9. Doxology: This setting of the Eucharistic Doxology gives musical voice to the Church’s great Trinitarian proclamation, which has its roots in the earliest Christian prayers of praise offered at the conclusion of the Eucharistic Prayer. It affirms that all glory and honor belong to the Father, through Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, and the assembly’s resounding Amen becomes a full-hearted assent to the mystery just celebrated, and reminds us that true worship culminates in self-giving love, sending us forth to glorify God not only with our voices, but through lives committed to service, humility, and solidarity with the poor.
10. Our Father: This musical setting of the Lord’s Prayer gives voice to the prayer Jesus himself taught his disciples, as found in the Gospels of Matthew (6:9–13) and Luke (11:2–4), and places it at the heart of the Eucharistic celebration as the prayer of God’s children. Prayed and sung together, it expresses trust in the Father’s providence, a longing for the coming of God’s Kingdom, and a commitment to forgiveness and reconciliation. From a Vincentian perspective, this prayer takes on a concrete dimension, reminding the assembly that asking for “daily bread” and God’s will on earth calls us to share what we receive and to work so that no one is excluded, especially the poor and the most vulnerable.
11. We Choose Peace: This song for the Sign of Peace is a heartfelt prayer that peace may begin within transformed hearts and flow outward to heal divisions, end violence, and restore hope to a wounded world. It presents peace not merely as a gesture, but as a conscious choice rooted in God’s way of mercy, justice, and reconciliation. The song echoes the Vincentian call to break down walls, to make room for the excluded, and to become instruments of Christ’s peace by walking alongside the broken and building unity through compassionate love.
12. Lamb Of God: This musical setting of the Agnus Dei gives voice to one of the most ancient acclamations of the Church, rooted in the words of John the Baptist in the Gospel, who points to Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Sung during the breaking of the bread, it is both a plea for mercy and a prayer for peace, preparing the assembly to receive Christ in Communion. This invocation reminds us that the Lamb we adore is the one who gives himself for others, calling believers to embody that same self-giving love through humility, reconciliation, and compassionate service to the poor.
13. Jesus, You Are Here: This Communion song gently leads the assembly into a deep awareness of Christ’s real and loving presence in the Bread and the Cup, where wounded hearts are healed and restless fears find rest. It beautifully links Eucharistic intimacy with mission, opening our eyes to recognize Jesus not only at the table, but hidden in those who need our care, reminding us that Communion transforms us into Christ’s hands in the world, sending us out in mercy to serve, to heal, and to encounter Him in the poor, the lonely, and the forgotten.
14. Meditative: This instrumental piece for the time after Communion offers a quiet space for personal prayer and interior listening, allowing the grace received in the Eucharist to settle deeply in the hearts of the faithful. Free from words, it supports a contemplative atmosphere where gratitude, trust, and openness to God’s call can grow, inviting the assembly to let prayer become discernment, so that the encounter with Christ at the table may continue to shape compassionate hearts ready to serve the poor with renewed love and attention.
15. A Prayer Of Thanksgiving: This song gently gives voice to the prayer that rises from the heart after Communion, recognizing God’s faithful presence in everyday life—in friendship, vulnerability, courage, and hope. It expresses gratitude not only for blessings, but also for wounds and struggles that God transforms with love. Deeply aligned with the Vincentian Charism, the song links gratitude with mission, thanking God for calling us to love the poor, open new doors, and serve quietly and faithfully, trusting that God walks with us and leads our hearts home.
16. Hearts On Fire: This joyful sending-forth song powerfully echoes the dismissal of the Mass, transforming the final blessing into a bold commitment to live the Gospel in the world. Filled with energy and hope, it calls the assembly to step beyond the church doors with hearts on fire, choosing the poor, healing wounds, and witnessing to Christ through fearless mercy and humble service. The song reminds us that the Eucharist sends us on mission, inviting us to walk alongside the wounded, recognize Christ in every face, and make our daily lives a living proclamation of God’s love. It is inspired by key insights and calls to action that emerged from the Second Convocation of the Vincentian Family, held in Rome in November 2024, especially its emphasis on synodality, collaboration, and renewed commitment to those on the margins.
17. Go In Peace To Love And Serve The Lord: This instrumental piece for the conclusion of the Mass—based on Psalm 23 song—accompanies the assembly as it is sent forth from the celebration into daily life, carrying with it the grace of the Eucharist. Its forward-moving character suggests mission and hope, helping worshippers transition from prayer to action, reminding us that the liturgy continues beyond the church doors, calling each person to live what has been celebrated by serving the poor, building community, and witnessing to Christ’s love in the world.
18. Mary, Faithful Witness: This Marian song offers a gentle and prayerful conclusion to the Eucharist, presenting Mary as a compassionate Mother who walks with God’s people, especially the wounded, the forgotten, and the young who seek direction and hope. It highlights her humble faith, quiet strength, and constant mission of leading hearts closer to Christ, making her a model of trust, service, and perseverance. Mary stands close to the poor and suffering, teaching us that holiness grows through humble love and attentive care, and encouraging the assembly to leave the celebration ready to make Christ’s hope shine in the world.

Find more songs by Javier F. Chento at https://hearthis.at/chento/.

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