These 14 songs tell the stories that Jesus told to teach his people about repentance and forgiveness, to help them understand how to love and how to hope. The teachings and parables, so often heard, take on a fresh beauty when they are supported by highly singable melodies. “When the Noonday Sun was Burning” tells us about Jesus meeting the woman at the well. “At Bethany Village” introduces us to Mary and Martha. “On the Jericho Highway” retells the parable of the good Samaritan while the ballad “A Prodigal Son” is, of course, Jesus’ most deeply appreciated story. “Rich and Poor” uses a delightful Slovak tune and “Jesus Sent Forth His Disciples” is based on a Polish melody. Arrangements are by Paul French, the talented director of music at Chicago’s Lady of Mount Carmel Parish. Catholics and Protestants will respond to these charming but unsentimental New Testament songs.