Monthly Archives: August 2012

My mind is a complete blank about this Michael Joncas song. It looks like a Holy Thursday song, but could be for any Eucharist, as it really is material for about five songs, just pick a verse of two. GIA … Continue reading →

Coincidentally the next song in the miscellaneous folder is another Monica Brown song. It may have been from a school liturgy from when my children were younger. This one does sound like a children’s song, although the lyrics are solid … Continue reading →

This is a very wonderful song by Monica Brown that we used to sing quite a lot but haven’t lately.  It is more subtle and gentle than most. I’m sure you will find many situations where the words resonate. It … Continue reading →

Tina asked for this song by Fr Bob Fabing.  I’m familiar with the blessing but not the song. You can buy the sheet music from OCP and hear a sample here. This is a nice version in a language I … Continue reading →

This is one of Dan Schutte’s best and is a great Vene Sancte for confirmation services.  You can hear the original here. If you have the control to do it that slowly great, but I think it is easier to … Continue reading →

This song has words by William Booth (he of the Salvos) and a tune that has several attributions on the net. (Any takers for the correct answer? I’ve seen Lex Loizides attributed with at least an adaption and also an … Continue reading →

This is a song from the old Scripture in Song collection of unknown copyright based on a Hebrew melody and a text from Zechariah 4:6. Spirit, Spirit, Spirit of God. (rpt as mantra)   Descant (over mantra) Not by might … Continue reading →

This is an obscure song from a songwriter in Canberra called Basil Morrow. It is a joyful Easter song. Sing it as if you were Mumford and Sons and you’ll get the idea. You will need to contact him at morrowmusic@bigpond.com to … Continue reading →

I’ve got this weeks choices early because it is the from the liturgy group in which I participate. Entrance: You Are Welcome (Leo Watt) Psalm: The Cry of the Poor (Foley) AOV 1/83 Gifts: Bread for the World (Farrell) Spirit and … Continue reading →

I want us to sing this next Sunday as we are in the right liturgies for it. Tina asked for it a few weeks ago and Chris’s church did it this week so I thought I’d have a listen.  Although … Continue reading →