A must-have CD for contemplation during this Year of the Eucharist is Connie Salazar's latest release, Into Your Presence. Salazar’s warm vocals and soothing melodies mix to offer many well-known church classics and a few new ones. Two tunes from this CD are written by Catholic favorite John Michael Talbot: "Holy is His Name" and Only in God." Salazar has taken these songs and made them her own giving a new sound to each. The beautifully produced "Adoro te Devote - Gracious Spirit Dwell With Me" is one not to be missed . Adoro te Devote translates to “I adore Thee devoutly" and this hymn is usually given in the "Thanksgiving after Mass," in the Missal. This version has a Celtic or "Old World" feel to it. “Christ Has No Body Now But Yours” is a exquisitely done song based on a prayer by St. Teresa of Avila. We are the instrument that Christ uses to show compassion to those in need. Another prayer by a saint is “The Deer’s Cry; I Arise,” in which Salazar combines a song about rising and letting God pilot you throughout the day with the prayer associated with St. Patrick: “Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me.” Other joyful praise songs on the CD include "Shout to the Lord" and "The Potter's Hand," and many others. You will easily forget the Josh Groben version of "You Raise Me Up” once you hear Connie Salazar’s adaptation. It is more reflective and will touch your soul with her vocals. It is a true song of praise that shines on Into Your Presence.

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"Her voice is gentle and strong, as elegant and clear as crystal.  To hear Connie lift her voice in praise of the wonders of God is to be lifted with it, immersed in prayer."  

Dan Ferrone - Medjugorje Magazine

"Connie Salazar's second compact disc, Journey of Faith, features a pleasing and diverse song selection.  Salazar, who hails from Southern California, loves Spanish ballads; this is evident in her treatment of "Ave Maria" and "Pescador de Hombres". Two gospel standards, "How Great Thou Art" and "Amazing Grace", are delivered with enough soul to make a Protestant proud.  ...Salazar's voice and interpretive style are strongly appealing.  Her commitment to the Catholic faith inspires her music...                                                                                           Catholic Faith and Family Magazine