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Yes, the one from Godspell, written by Stephen Schwartz. We have used this liturgically and it’s fine, especially from a participation point of view as there are no words to remember. This is the movie version, with baptism in the fountain. This is … Continue reading →

Another Brian Boniwell song for advent about John the Baptist. It always struck me as a very country and western song.     There was a man of God whose name was John. He came to speak for the Light. … Continue reading →

Brian Boniwell, last heard of on the Gold Coast (Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Clear Island Waters), wrote this advent song that we have used on and off over the years, and it works very well. I’m afraid his music does … Continue reading →

This is an old song by John Foley from the seventies based on Ps 103. You can hear a sample and buy the music at OCP here. YouTube has the whole song here. I had no idea it was meant to sound … Continue reading →

This song by Cesareo Gabarian is the next song in the miscellaneous pile of have been neglecting and was coincidentally just requested by Tina. We have sung it occasionally in a rather awkward English translation. The first one below seems … Continue reading →

Kate has a wonderful site with her own mass settings and Psalms that is wonderful gift for us all. I’m going have to sit down and go through her mass setting when I get time. Visit her here.  

Tina requested this song by Rory Cooney. The net is full of hate for this song as heretical. If real presence means anything though, an aspect of it is captured poetically in this song and people should lighten up. I’ve … Continue reading →

The liturgy team for this week has selected these songs: Entrance: We Are Called (Haas) AOV 2/60 Psalm: The Hand of God Shall Hold You (Haugen) as a response before and after the psalm Gifts: One Body (O’Brien-Watts) AOV 2/146 … Continue reading →

The liiturgy team for this week has chosen these songs: Entrance: You Are Welcome (Leo Watt) Psalm: The Lord is My Shepherd “Crimmond” Gifts: Like a Shepherd (Dufford) AOV 1/160 Communion: Table Song (Haas) Come As You Are (Browne) AOV … Continue reading →

This is a well known song by Carey Landry based on Ps 107 and set to a traditional tune. You can hear it sung by a Church here, or by a fellow with a cool harmonising gadget here. My backing … Continue reading →