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This song is a request and was written by David Haas and Jeanne Cotter. It is a challenging gospel style song with subtle differences in each verse that suggest a solo vehicle. There’s a bit of the tune of “When … Continue reading →

The broadening of my musical education from my correspondents continues with this song by Michael Joncas based on Psalm 130 that is used at RS’s parish. The verses are really for a cantor with one tune for verses one and … Continue reading →

Entrance: All Are Welcome (Haugen) Psalm 126 (O’Brien) The Lord has done great things for us, we are filled with joy. Gifts: Open My Eyes  (Manibusan) AOV 1/166 Communion: Our Blessing Cup (Mason) I Have Loved You (Joncas) AOV 1/126 Thanksgiving: We … Continue reading →

This song by Michael Joncas turned in a liturgy at RS’s parish. It has a refrain that is in Latin. I hadn’t heard it before and it really is a delightful hymn for Eucharist. I have it in Breaking Bread … Continue reading →

Ryan’s parish use this Gary Ault composition, a song of consolation and support. The text is here (somewhat scattered) and the sheet music can be purchased at OCP. Instrumental:

This song by Dan Feiten was used at RS’s parish recently. It is based on Psalm 96:11-13 and is a joyous hymn of praise. The sheet music is available at OCP and the text is in the sample there. You … Continue reading →

If the last song was from my past, this is from my wife’s Catholic childhood.  The tune fills her with dread with memories of singing it incessantly at her Catholic primary school.  When she hears me do a tune like … Continue reading →

This request is a blast from my Presbyterian past for me, as I remember singing this one a lot in sixties. The words are by Fanny J. Crosby and the music by William H. Doane. The text is very much … Continue reading →

Mary’s parish were going to sing this song by Kevin Mayhew. I hadn’t heard it before  so I had a listen and it didn’t thrill me but he did go on to create a huge publishing empire so what do … Continue reading →

This song was used at RS’s parish recently.  It is a jaunty song by John Michaels based on Psalm 148. The text is here (scroll down) and the sheet music can be purchased at OCP. The original: An enthusiastic group: … Continue reading →