Mary Jo Stetson, wife and mother of eight, finds her music flowing from the creative intimacy of prayer, from her relationship with God and Our Lady. Her prayerful voice and songs have a profound impact on all who hear her, whether in concert or through her music features on satellite television, radio stations, and in Catholic stores across the country.

Her CD, "Purify" delivers original compositions in a range of styles from the classic sound of a Latin "Ave Maria" to the youthful energy of her "Jewish Virgin's Magnificat." Her primarily Marian selections also include reflections of Mary Jo's love for and intimacy with Christ. Founded on scripture, her very powerful and personal music calls listeners to God, as in "Forever, We Are One, a religious love-ballad based on the Song of Songs. Mary Jo's music inspires tears and joy as listeners around the world are touched by her genuine message of Christ's love.

Mary Jo's CD 'aborted but not abandoned', was born of her passionate commitment to upholding life. All three songs on this single are what Mary Jo refers to as gift songs: the Father's gift that comes through her.

'Pour Out Your Mercy' is Mary Jo's heartbroken outcry against the abomination of partial-birth abortion. In this powerfully compassionate song, our cries and those of unborn babies are united with the crucified Christ pleading for God's great mercy.

'Open Your Eyes to the Child' was written for the child-aid organization The Mission of Love. This song is a call to action to find fulfillment in respecting the lives of the needy: the outcast, orphaned, and forgotten children of the world.

'A Saint is Born' was written after Mary Jo suffered a miscarriage and this sensitive melody points to both the grief of loss and the hope we have in our Catholic Faith. Mary Jo's own heart and love of life shine in these songs inviting all hearts to unite in respect and love of life.

Though not a music release, in keeping with her love of Mary this February Mary Jo released a recording of the new Luminous Mysteries with Rev. A. Donald Mantica, JCL, OCDS leading the rosary.

This is a 'yes' response to the Holy Father's Apostolic letter, 'Rosarium Virginis Mariae'. Prayers of the rosary, including scriptural meditations followed by a pause for reflection for each mystery, are accompanied by a quieting musical background with the intent of aiding the faithful in this most praiseworthy tradition of Christian contemplation.

Mary Jo's newest music CD 'To Life', is an extensive collection of songs written in celebration of Christ's Love experienced through the family and Christ's call to each of us for an authentic response to life in His discipleship.

'To Life' is dedicated to Saint Joseph and released on March 19, Feast of St. Joseph the Husband of Mary.

Again Mary Jo presents a considerable variety of styles in this collection from the gentle acoustic melody and love song of Mary to Joseph in the song 'Joseph' - to the concert popular country song 'Put Your Hands to the Plow' celebrating the 'unsung heros' among us who give witness to their faith by the steadfast manner in which their daily lives are centered on Christ.

Mary Jo's concerts delight audiences around the country both on the stage and on the radio as well.

For Interview and Appearance Inquiries - please contact:

In Her Heart Productions (740)-946-1974 or mailto:info@maryjostetson.net