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This is a processional song from Paul Mason, which has wide applicability across many liturgies. Really – he lists 38 celebrations for which it is particularly appropriate. He also notes it is based on passages from every gospel, four of … Continue reading →

The collection Hymns and Spiritual Songs Vol 1, available at Liturgical Song, contains this Marian gem from Fiona Dyball. I’ve already blogged this here, but I’ve made yet another variation on a backing: This one is available as a single … Continue reading →

This is delightful Confirmation song suitable for young people, but I can’t see why it could not be used at all ages. It was written by Paul Mason and is available in the collection Hymns and Spiritual Songs Vol 1 … Continue reading →

This sounds to me like a grand Communion procession from Paul Mason. You can find the the sheet music in the collection Hymns and Spiritual Songs Vol 1 at Liturgical Song. That said, he describes it as easy to sing … Continue reading →

This is a good idea. At a previous parish our priest would gather the children who were going off to children’s liturgy, have a few words with them, and then turn to the musicians and say play them out with … Continue reading →

This is Paul Mason adapting “The Christ Hymn” pretty closely from Philippians 2:6-11. He notes it’s use for Palm Sunday and Exaltation of the Holy Cross and that it is a favourite at Holy Name Parish, Wahroonga and used for … Continue reading →

This is a most useful and beautiful song for Lent from Paul Mason. He suggests it’s use both in Lenten groups and during Mass. There are seven verses and the idea is that you sing the first verse than pick … Continue reading →

This is a song for the RCIA, with a text by Carmelo Sciberra and set by Paul Mason. Mason notes: Fr Carmel Sciberras wrote some wonderful lyrics for the National Council of Priests Broken Bay Conference in 2002. He asked … Continue reading →

This is Paul Mason’s setting of the Magnificat about which he says: The new setting of the Magnificat (“My Soul Rejoices in My God”) has been sung for Mass For You At Home (MFYAH). It has been set to be used as … Continue reading →

This a joyous song of praise for a choir by Mana Nankivell. I’m gradually piecing together the Nankivell story. I believe Mana Nankivell is the Administration Coordinator at Youth Inc in South Australia. I saw that her mother, Marie-Louise Nankivell … Continue reading →