Most are free-to-use (ie public domain or copyright-free) meaning the words can be copied and sung to at least one tune with no concerns about copyright or performance licensing. Many such hymns are old/traditional - but where possible a variety of styles / genres are included. A small selection of hymns which are, or may be, still copyright are also included where they are a particularly good for for the theme(s).
Suggestions about other hymns that could be included are welcome: leave a message in the Comments box near the bottom of the page.
Psalm 122 - Our eyes are on the Lord till he shows us his mercy / To you have I lifted up my eyes / Like the eyes of a servant / Have mercy on us Lord
2nd 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Paul's thorn in the side - a frailty which makes him rely on God’s grace.
Gospel Mark 6:1-6 Jesus is rejected in his home town.
God of Mercy and Compassion
How can I Keep from Singing
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
Immortal, Invisible, God only Wise
I Sing the Mighty Power of God
My Song is Love Unknown
Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven
Psalm 122 - Music for Mass setting
The Lord’s My Shepherd
Thy Hand O God has Guided
Vaster Far than any Ocean
Within Thy Temple
Jesus, Ever-Flowing Fountain - Dufner
Readings
1st: Ezekiel 2:2-5 - The prophet is inspired to speak, even though people may not listen.Psalm 122 - Our eyes are on the Lord till he shows us his mercy / To you have I lifted up my eyes / Like the eyes of a servant / Have mercy on us Lord
2nd 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Paul's thorn in the side - a frailty which makes him rely on God’s grace.
Gospel Mark 6:1-6 Jesus is rejected in his home town.
Themes
God have mercy on us, Courage - like prophets of old, Perseverance, Human weakness. The church as a prophetFree-use artwork
See lectionary art for this Sunday for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.Free-use hymns
God of Mercy and Compassion
How can I Keep from Singing
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
Immortal, Invisible, God only Wise
I Sing the Mighty Power of God
My Song is Love Unknown
Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven
Psalm 122 - Music for Mass setting
The Lord’s My Shepherd
Thy Hand O God has Guided
Vaster Far than any Ocean
Within Thy Temple
Hymns which may still be copyright
Come to Me O Weary Traveller - DunstanJesus, Ever-Flowing Fountain - Dufner
The Church of Christ in Every Age - Pratt-Green
See also ...
- Catholic lectionary based hymn suggestions for Sundays and feasts
- Sources of music for church services
- Catholic Mass planning template
- Music selection worksheet
Suggestion:
ReplyDeleteGive Thanks - Smith / Integrity Music
Suggestion:
ReplyDeleteYour Grace Is Enough - Tomlin