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The more I look at Volume One of this collection, the more it seems that this is an excellent resource of music for specific liturgies attached to a mediocre hymn book in Volume Two. This is a lovely simple tune … Continue reading →

Back in the useful first volume of Catholic Worship Book II, where all the liturgical goodies are, is this somng for penance by Bernard Kirkpatrick. He cast his net wide for the text with a verse from Ezekiel, Isaiah, Micah … Continue reading →

Since Mass is cancelled I may as well have a virtual mass for myself and note the somewhat incoherent brief random thoughts on the readings I would have as if I was hearing them proclaimed: 1st Reading 1 Sam 16:1, … Continue reading →

Ryan’s parish used this Christopher Walker tune recently. It is a setting of Psalm 33 and the refrain is singable. The verses, however, will need a practiced cantor because the tune goes in weird and wonderful places. The sheet music … Continue reading →

Looking at music liturgy choices posted here makes me aware of new songs that I would otherwise not know about. This is another from RS’s parish by Trevor Thomson with obvious liturgical uses when the readings come up and Eucharist … Continue reading →

RS’s parish recently used this setting of the Beatitudes with a text by Delores Dufner and music by Scot Crandal. They suggest doing the verses in groups of two before each refrain. The Beatitudes can be used in lots of … Continue reading →

A composer, Greg Schiemer contacted me about his song, “Poorman’s Heart” that he thought music ministers may wish to use, especially for Holy Week coming up. He has given permission for his sheet music to be distributed freely. He gave … Continue reading →

Entrance:    Come to the Water (Andersen) AOV 1/74 Gifts:     Merciful God (Bringle/Alonso) Communion: Springs of Salvation (Andersen) Recessional: River of Glory  (Schutte)

They are having a bit of a Liam Lawton festival at Ryan’s parish with another of his tunes turning up there recently. I wasn’t sure about the last one, but this song is wonderful. The sheet music can be purchased … Continue reading →

This Liam Lawton communion hymn was used at Ryan’s parish recently. You can purchase it at GIA where the text is in their preview. It is a bit of an oddity in that it’s singable refrain invites participation, while the … Continue reading →