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I love this song for leaving after Mass by David Haas. He describes it as a simple song in the folk style but he shows how lovely and singable such a genre can be. The text is the preview at … Continue reading →

I am continuing my survey of David Haas songs that are new to me following on from his recent Australian visit. Here, he sets Brian Wren‘s text for Christmas and Epiphany, which is available here from the wonderful people at … Continue reading →

David Haas wrote this gentle song as a reflection on the parable of the lost son in Luke 15. He suggests it for the mass where that is the reading, but also for reconciliation and healing services. The refrain has … Continue reading →

I am interrupting my David Haas series for a Michael Mangan song.  Considering how well they were getting on together in Perth at the APMN conference it seems appropriate. This song is being used at a school mass this week … Continue reading →

While in Tasmania last weekend I attended a confirmation mass in George Town attended by the Archbishop.  That makes two masses presided over by archbishops in three weeks. I may never live it down. The team picked these pieces of … Continue reading →

I’m continuing my survey of new David Haas songs following on the from the APMN conference in Perth. This is a reflective prayer that is “inspired from the wisdom of Henri J. M. Nouwen”. The text (eight verses) is in … Continue reading →

This is a delightful song for gathering and welcome by David Haas. This was another song he sang at the Perth APMN conference and it was well received. He noted at one point that we should not be fearful of … Continue reading →

Entrance: Summoned by Love (O’Brien/Watts) AOV 2/18 Psalm 95 (McKenna) Give the Lord glory and honour. Give the Lord glory and honour. Gifts: I Have Loved You (Joncas) AOV 1/126 Communion: Bread of Life (Farrell) AOV 1/164 Thanksgiving: Sing a New Song (Schutte) AOV … Continue reading →

David Haas had us doing this without accompaniment at the Perth conference starting with the basses and adding one line at a time until we were all at it, with actions and a good time was had by all. It … Continue reading →

This David Haas song is a song of unity that I could see as an opening song, although it has many liturgical uses. The work has its inspiration in the community depicted in Acts but is a prayer for every … Continue reading →