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I have already covered the next two songs on the record by Paul Gurr, Carmelite, Come As You Are. “Mary’s Song” by Peter Gagen confused me when Emma noted it’s use in her parish, but Sam tracked down it’s origin … Continue reading →

In the eighties Father Paul Gurr was quite the phenomenon in Australian Catholic music. His cassettes of music, usually written by Brian Boniwell, were suprisingly successful. I have often seen some of the songs he sang attributed him rather than … Continue reading →

This is the final song in the 2024 EP, Streams in the Wasteland, from emmanuelworship. It is by Madeleine Luciani and Chiara Leeds. The chords charts are at Emmanuel. It’s great to see passionate young people ministering to each other, … Continue reading →

This an emmanuelworship song called, “Homecoming” from their EP Streams in the Wasteland. It suits its origin from a youth rally and may find a place in schools. I’m looking for songs that might suit liturgy as well, and the … Continue reading →

This is the next song from emmanuelworship’s EP Streams in the Desert. This is a sung prayer of commitment, written by Chiara Leeds. The chord chart is here. VERSEHere on this normal day, Lord don’t give me normal faith.Let the … Continue reading →

Before I embark on more hymnal archeology from the past, I want to look at what emmanuelworship have been up to. Since they only put up chord charts these days I won’t be making backings but you can play along … Continue reading →

Coming back to the present, here is another great song from Queensland’s Erwin Cabucos with a clear liturgical purpose. The sheet music can be purchased at Sheet Music Plus. I slowed the tempo and changed the feel a little, but … Continue reading →

Entrance: Come to the Feast (Haugen) AOV 1/151 Psalm 67 (McKenna) God, in your goodness, you have made a home for the poor. Gifts: Bless Our Gifts (Grant) AOVD Communion: All the Hungry, Come (Doherty) Recessional: Send Us Out (Bryant) AOVD

Entrance: A Voice is Heard (O’Brien/Watts) AOV NG 2 Psalm 116 (McKenna) Go out into all the world: and tell the good news. Go out into all the world: and tell the good news. Gifts: Blessed Be Our God  (McKenna) … Continue reading →

Entrance: As a Fire is Meant for Burning  (Duck) GA 481 Psalm 39 (McKenna) Lord, come to my aid! Lord, come to my aid! Gifts: The Cry of the Poor (Foley) AOV 1/83   Communion:  To the Table We Are … Continue reading →