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Paul Baloche provides No 103 in AOV NG, “Open the Eyes of My Heart.”  There isn’t a lot lyrically to this song but it’s not a bad pop song.  I prefer his “Flowing River” which has more liturgical uses I think, … Continue reading →

No 102 in AOV NG is another winner from Amanda McKenna.  A great pop song but also an entrance or communion song. Chorus One Body in Christ Called to share the Good News with the world. Each of us gifted, … Continue reading →

Since the rest of Haugen’s Mass of Creation is pretty much the same as previously, it’s back to AOV NG. No 101 is a funk hymn, “On and On” written by Steve McGregor and sung by his Re: Mission Choir on … Continue reading →

I’ve picked the “When We Eat This Bread” acclamation. When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again.      

The tune is changed to accomodate the few word changes but most of it is intact and very familiar. Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is … Continue reading →

We’ve never used this either so again it is just a new song to learn.  I have chosen the response for ordinary time. Alleluia x8 Speak, O Lord, your servant is listening; You have the words of everlasting life. Alleluia … Continue reading →

Our local liturgical committee has made a decision that we will use the revised Mass of Creation as one of our new settings for the parts of the Mass.  This is for largely practical reasons.  We have never done this … Continue reading →

Inspired by the AOV conference last year, we are trying out sessions to enhance our singing and praising at St Edward the Confessor Daisy Hill. They will be at 7pm on Friday nights from May 13th.  We will be learning … Continue reading →

100 not out Amanda McKenna’s “No Hands but Ours,” is No 100 in AOV NG.  An uptempo update of St Theresa’s prayer (and St Francis’s as well).  AOV suggests its use for confirmation or recessional and that’s fine by me. … Continue reading →

Trisha Watts in country swing mode gives us “Never Hide Your Love,” no 99 in AOV NG.  I like this a lot – it still has her trade mark accidentals and quirkiness despite being in a fairly set song style.  I reckon … Continue reading →