Author Archives: maddg

Somehow it appears I have never blogged this Frank Andersen folk classic that we are singing tomorrow. How is this possible? You can buy the sheet music at the MSC site. I lazily imported an ancient MIDI of mine into … Continue reading →

This is a very recent text and tune in a very traditional mode. It was added to Breaking Bread for 2026 by OCP. The words are by Lynné D Gray and set here by Daniel Partridge. It’s a lovely tune … Continue reading →

This is not the Christmas carol – this is a song with a text by Cyril Alington set to GELOBT SEI GOTT (aka VULPIUS). It is suitable for Easter and Christ the King. It was added by OCP for 2026. … Continue reading →

The next song chosen by OCP for 2026 is Ken Canedo’s, “For the Sake of Christ”. The text is based on 2 Cor 15:15, 12:7-10. The bridge can go into SATB parts if resources allow and the chanted chorus also … Continue reading →

OCP have chosen Michael Joncas’ Lenten text as reset by Scott Crandal (PREVAIL) for 2026. They say: Text writer Michael Joncas states that this piece “seeks to tie together Noah’s transforming experience surviving the Great Flood, Jesus’ transforming experience during … Continue reading →

It’s that time of year when I see what is in and out at OCP for 2026, before I get back to Australian compositions. Spoiler alert, what is in is chant adjacent and solemnity and what is out is liveliness … Continue reading →

The last song in Beth Doherty’s book, An Attutude of Beatitude, is this song honouring the work of grace in our lives. She notes its applicability for anointing and reconciliation. She also notes the influence of the song “Go Tell … Continue reading →

This is a song about hospitality from Beth Doherty’s An Attitude of Beatitude. It could be a gentle gathering song and illustrates most of the Gospel of Luke. The range is an issue again for me and while I can … Continue reading →

This is another of Beth Doherty’s songs from An Attitude of Beatitude inspired by her work in social justice and service. Many readings will be augmented by this song in liturgy and I was thinking of a subtle use on … Continue reading →

This is another sacred song from Beth Doherty’s An Attitude of Beatitude collection, available at Willow. The themes suit Gifts or Eucharist and of course use with the reflections and group activities in her book. Listening to her sing it, … Continue reading →