Monthly Archives: September 2026

I’m not sure what to make of this spritely Christmas carol that concentrates on the forgotten parent, Joseph. The text is by Ronald Knox who only died in 1957, but the text feels older. That may come from him being … Continue reading →

This is a song labelled American traditional or even a Spiritual and de Luca’s suggestion of “et al” in the authorship correctly suggests multiple versions and disputed origins. There is a detailed article about it all archived at Hymnary. It … Continue reading →

Getting back to the New Living Parish Hymn Book, one of the nice things is when the editor, John de Luca, pops in with his his own work. Here he sets a text by Henry Arnold Thomas (aka Arnold Thomas) … Continue reading →

Before I go back to the New Living Parish Hymn Book, there is another OCP product I want to look at. I forget where I saw this one, but it is a hymn by Curtis Stephan and Steve Angrisano suitable … Continue reading →

This was actually added to Breaking Bread in 2018, so I already looked at it here, but I forgotten it until it came up again at Ryan’s parish recently. The text is in the preview at OCP where you can … Continue reading →

This Eucharist song was added to Breaking Bread for 2027 and is the last of the additions for me to look at. English composer, Anne Quigley, wrote the song. This is a beautiful composition, which also has application at weddings. … Continue reading →

Katie Wills‘, “Trinity Song” has been added to Breaking Bread for 2027 and is another song with obvious liturgical uses. The text says more than usual about the implications of the mystery of the Trinity, which is nice for a … Continue reading →

This is another song with an older text for the verses, here by Genevieve Glen, as set by Justin Wedgewood, who wrote the words of the new refrain. It has been chosen for Breaking Bread for 2027. The sheet music … Continue reading →

This is another useful liturgical hymn chosen for Breaking Bread for 2027. This one is a Sarah Hart song, with a refrain for both Ash Wednesday and for the rest of Lent and nine verses to select from, so you … Continue reading →

This Dan Schutte song added to Breaking Bread for 2027 is officially the most upbeat song selected. Schutte is 78. It is based on Phillipians 4 and is a fine hymn of thanksgiving with many applications. The sheet music can … Continue reading →