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 - sometimes in a limited setting. Many such hymns are old/traditional - but where possible a variety of styles and genres are included. A small selection of copyright hymns may also be included, if they are particularly relevant.
Suggestions about other free-to-use hymns that could be included are welcome: leave a message in the Comments box near the bottom of the page.
Seasonal note
In some countries, the feast of the The Exaltation of the Holy Cross replaces the Sunday of Ordinary time when it falls on 14-September. Check your local liturgical calendar for details.
Readings
First: Exodus 32: 7-11, 13-14 - Moses convinces the Lord to show mercy to the people who he bought out of Egypt, even though the were sinning.Psalm: 50 - I will leave this place and go to my father / Have mercy to me O God in your kindness / A pure heart create for me O God / O Lord open my lips.
Second: I Timothy 1: 12-17 - Jesus came to save sinners - he showed his mercy to the, as God's mercy was shown to Paul.
Gospel: Luke 15:1-32 - Parable of the missing sheep or missing drachma ... rejoicing among the angels of God over one repentant sinner ... the Prodigal Son
Themes
Mercy. Compassion. God's response to our repentance. Repentance. Reconciliation.Art for this week
See lectionary art for this Sunday for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.Free-use hymns
All People that on Earth do DwellAll Ye who Seek a Comfort Sure
Amazing Grace
Come You Sinners Poor and Needy
God is Love: the Heavens Tell It
God of Mercy and Compassion
I Cannot Tell
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
Loving Shepherd of thy Sheep
My Song Is Love Unknown
O Worship the Lord in the Beauty of Holiness
Psalm 50 - Music for Mass setting
Rejoice in the Lord Always
Softly and Tenderly
The King of Love my Shepherd Is
There's a Wideness in God's Mercy
What Wondrous Love
Hymns which may still be copyright
Ballad of the Prodigal Son - Winter
Father I have Sinned - O'Reilly
In Christ there is a Table set for All - Stamps
Like a Prodigal Son - unknown
Our Father we have Wandered - Nichols
Father I have Sinned - O'Reilly
In Christ there is a Table set for All - Stamps
Like a Prodigal Son - unknown
Our Father we have Wandered - Nichols
To Everyone Born - Murray
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