Author Archives: maddg

Ricky Manalo was inspired by Pope Francis’s book for this hymn chosen for Breaking Bread in 2018 by OCP. Not surprisingly the text highlights environmental and social justice issues. The refrain shifts from 3/4 to 2/4 time and back again, … Continue reading →

This song of discipleship has a text by Kate Bluett and is set by Kevin Keil. I left the American misspelling of Saviour alone. It has the flavour of traditional American music. You can see the words in the preview … Continue reading →

The selections from OCP for Breaking Bread in 2018 included this song by Ben Walther and Sarah Hart. The text lends itself to many liturgical uses including Gifts and Eucharist. It also has elements that suit Christmas. The tune has … Continue reading →

I’m working my way through the songs added to Breaking Bread in 2018 by OCP. This Carey Landry song has verses for general use as well as those written especially for Advent. It goes back and forth from 2/2 to … Continue reading →

This is an unusual song from Steve Angrisano and Tom Booth that was added to Breaking Bread in 2018 by OCP. It has two vocal lines, and in their recording, they alternate verses then sing together. They alternate lines in … Continue reading →

This is an inspiring song of hope from Jesse Manibusan. It was added to Breaking Bread in 2018 by OCP. It syncopation is gentle and the melody singable. I suspect it is a timely piece. The text is in the … Continue reading →

Scott Crandal’s arrangement of this African-American Spiritual was added to Breaking Bread in 2018 by OCP. It is attributed to George H. Allan and was collected in Slave Songs of the United States 1867. You could see a use for … Continue reading →

Back in the 2018 picks for Breaking Bread from OCP, is a version of Ubi Caritas in Spanish and English from Pedro Rubalcala. There is additional text from John 3:16. It has to be refrain for the assembly and verses … Continue reading →

The music director at Ryan’s parish has set this blessing nicely and I had a stab at making a backing – warning – may be approximate. The Lord bless you. The Lord keep you. The Lord make his face shine … Continue reading →

This is Social Justice Sunday in this parish. Entrance: A Place at the Table  (Shirley Erena Murray – Lori True) AOV NG 1 Psalm 14 (McKenna) The just will live in the presence of the Lord Gifts: I Give You … Continue reading →