Monthly Archives: February 2015

This is a lovely hymn written by David Evans in the 1980s but has a classic singable tune. I’ve never heard it before but apparently it is a favourite in many places. The text and some biographical information are at … Continue reading →

To mark the new season of Lent, we are changing to the Mass of St Francis, but will use the Lenten Gospel Acclamation from Mason’s Mass of Glory and Praise.   Entrance: Hosea (Norbet) AOV 1/30 Psalm 25 (O’Brien) Gifts: … Continue reading →

I noticed Chris’s parish were doing this song by Kathleen Thomerson.  I found it in Together in Song. Some background for the song and songwriter is here. It is a delightfully simple and singable hymn. Cantus Mundi has the text … Continue reading →

This song by Ed Bolduc has liturgical uses noted at WLP where the sheet music is only available to those with a WLP annual licence.  I can’t find the sheet music anywhere else so you will have to get “Voices … Continue reading →

I keep an eye out for songs I don’t know that other parishes are using.  This one from Chris’s parish has a text by Luke Connaughton. The version in Gather Australia is to the tune “Woodlands” by Walter Greatorex. The … Continue reading →

I’m always looking for communion songs and Brian Wren’s text fits the bill as the words are simple and challenging and can be found at the Hope Publishing site. To digress for a moment, if you want to go beyond … Continue reading →

Ed Bolduc has rewritten this traditional hymn by nineteenth century hymn writer Caroline Maria Noel and added a refrain and his own tune. I like this because it could be used in a P&W setting but has lots of liturgical uses … Continue reading →

This is another song by Ed Bolduc in a relaxed MOR style. The verses are recommended for a cantor, which is probably right as it has a rhythmic structure that will make it hard for the assembly and in any … Continue reading →

This is a delicate and beautifully mournful song that would be suitable for Lent written by Paul A Tate. The refrain has SATB call and response and harmony if you have the need. The WLP site has the text in … Continue reading →

This song is being used as an entrance this week and I have never heard of it before, although I am assured it has been used for years and everyone at my current parish knows it. It is by Debra … Continue reading →