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This is a particularly gorgeous  song by Br Rufino Zaragoza. It is published by OCP but I couldn’t find a downloadable version. You can hear a lovely version here. My version is an exercise in BIAB jazz that is probably … Continue reading →

I’ve put this in as a communion song a few times, but I suspect I really shouldn’t have. It is probably best left as a P&W thumper.  It is by Brenton Brown and I found it in The Source: New Songs, or … Continue reading →

I can’t for the life of me recall why this song was sung at mass, but it was a long time ago. It is by Bob Ferguson and was made famous by Ferlin Husky. It can be bought online here. … Continue reading →

This is another of Monica Brown’s songs that is specific in reference to Australia, but, as I have suggested before, those in the Southern hemisphere often sing songs that are relevant to the Northern hemisphere, so why not sing about … Continue reading →

This is a song by Jack Miffleton, based on Psalm 52:10-11.  We have an olive tree planted outside our church which was a gift in an ecumenical spirit. The song can be purchased here. My backing is an ancient MIDI … Continue reading →

I was singing this as a Presbyterian teenager and I still get to sing it at Mass as a grumpy old Catholic.  It is based on John 13:34-5 and is listed as having an unknown author. I’ve noticed that some … Continue reading →

This is another of Monica Brown’s lovely mantras. It is from the “Holy Ground” collection and is available here.  My soul is longing for You, my God. My soul is longing for You. You, my God, and I, the one, … Continue reading →

This is a song by Father Frank Andersen that we use every Good Friday. I recommend it highly. You can hear it done here. I suspect you’ll have to contact Fr Andersen directly to get a copy. Chorus My people… … Continue reading →

Dan Schutte wrote this version of the Exsultet for 2 cantors and choir/assembly, which makes a change from the usual solo settings. You can purchase the music here. With the refrain and the leisurely pace you’d want the assembly to … Continue reading →

This song was written by Jesse Hairston and first popularised by Harry Belafonte. We’ve used it for Christmas, especially for the early mass on Christmas eve. Verse 1 Long time ago in Bethlehem, So the Holy Bible say, Mary’s boy … Continue reading →