Contemplative and meditative song for Holy Week or Good Friday that is scored for a variety of arrangements. Accessible and appropriate for any church or concert setting.

Instrumentation: Voice, electric guitar, bass guitar, spoken voice, piano
Duration: 1’30”

Saint Oscar Romero (1917-80) served as archbishop of El Salvador from 1977-80. His advocacy for the poor gained him powerful enemies who assassinated him while he was celebrating Mass on March 24, 1980. His killers were never brought to justice or even definitely identified. Romero was canonized by Pope Francis in 2018. The main part of this piece is addressed to Romero’s assassins while underneath a piano accompanies a spoken voice reciting the archbishop’s own words.

To you who pulled the trigger – how does it feel to kill a saint?

Responsorial Psalm 23(24):7-10 for the Presentation of the Lord - WORDS + CHORDS

Key A
Capo 2

                            G             C             G        D           C                                        G
Response - Who is the king of glory? He, the Lord, he is the king of glory.

 

       C                D                  G
O gates, lift high your heads;
    Em    C                             G

 grow higher, ancient doors.
                   D                  C              G

 Let him enter, the king of glory!

 

                            G             C             G        D           C                                        G
Response - Who is the king of glory? He, the Lord, he is the king of glory.

Responsorial Psalm 145(146):6-10 for the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A - WORDS + CHORDS
Key of D
Capo 2

                         C               Dm          F             G         F                  G                    C
Response - How happy are the poor in spirit: theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

                   F                              G             C
It is the Lord who keeps faith for ever,
                F                                                 Am
who is just to those who are oppressed.
           F                           G                     C
It is He who gives bread to the hungry,
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the Lord, who sets prisoners free.

                         C               Dm          F             G         F                  G                    C
Response - How happy are the poor in spirit: theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

YouTube video: https://youtu.be/rqJi-iwWWOQ

Salmo responsorial (responsorial psalm): Fiesta de la Presentación del Señor ABC – Salmo 23 – El Señor es el rey de la gloria. Descarga gratuita de partituras en el siguiente enlace. Todos los versos del salmo están disponibles. / Responsorial Psalm 23(24) for the Presentation of the Lord. Free download of sheet music at the following link. All the psalm verses are available.

https://insong.org/product/la-presentacion-del-senor-abc-salmo-23-el-senor-es-el-rey-de-la-gloria

Music © 2019, Anthony Moran, insong.org
Arranged and recorded by Richard Schletty, schlettysound.com

Tender setting of Psalm 128 that is scored for a variety of arrangements. Accessible and appropriate for any church setting.

YouTube video: https://youtu.be/rJ3T6fniF18

Salmo Responsorial (Responsorial Psalm) for Domingo 4 Ordinario A - Salmo 145 - Dichosos los pobres de espíritu, porque de ellos es el Reino de los cielos. Free download of sheet music at the following link. All the psalm verses are available.

https://insong.org/product/domingo-4-ordinario-a-salmo-145-dichosos-los-pobres-de-espiritu-porque-de-ellos-es-el-reino-de-los-cielos/

Music © 2019, Anthony Moran, insong.org
Arranged and recorded by Richard Schletty, schlettysound.com

The texts of the Sacred Scripture used in this work have been taken from Lectionaries I, II and III, property of the Episcopal Commission of Liturgical Pastoral of the Mexican Episcopal Conference, copyright © 1987, fifth edition, September 2004. All rights are reserved.

Originally published January 23, 2023

This video is about Living Water: an exciting Praise and Worship song that is easy to learn and sing. Appropriate for many times throughout the liturgical year.

A meditative piano solo that is featured in the piano series "The Rosary" - meditative piano solos that are to be played as background music while people are praying the Rosary. This piece can easily be used for any prelude or as a meditation for any church service.

 

Responsorial Psalm 26(27):1,4,13-14 for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A (Sunday of the Word of God) - WORDS + CHORDS

Key of F
Capo 3

                              D               G                     A
Response - The Lord is my light and my help.
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                   The Lord is my light and my help.

         A                G                     D
The Lord is my light and my help;
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 whom shall I fear?
         A                    G                         D
The Lord is the stronghold of my life;
       E                              Asus4   A
 before whom shall I shrink?

A meditative piano solo that is featured in the piano series "The Rosary" - meditative piano solos that are to be played as background music while people are praying the Rosary (which is available on this site). This piece can easily be used for any prelude or as a meditation for any church service.

1 ) My holy guardian angel so dear - With you at my side whom should I fear
You whisper in my soul’s ear - How the Father loves me/ like his divine Son 
And to Him I am so dear

REFRAIN
The Father sent his angel in your agony. 
To console you in the crucible of Gethsemane
After the devil accused us of all our sins                                       
And you accepted all our guilt, you sweat blood through your skin
And our forgiveness you did win

Salmo responsorial (responsorial psalm) for Domingo 3 Ordinario A – Salmo 26 - El Señor es mi luz y mi salvación. Responsorial Psalm 26 in Spanish for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A. Free download of sheet music at the following link. All the psalm verses are available.

https://insong.org/product/domingo-3-ordinario-a-salmo-26-el-senor-es-mi-luz-y-mi-salvacion/

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Gracias por escuchar. Estamos tratando de mejorar nuestras muestras de música. Por favor, dinos lo que piensas. / Thank you for listening. We are trying to improve our music samples. Please tell us what you think.

Musica: Anthony Moran © 2019, Catholic Liturgy in Song, insong.org
Arranged and recorded by Richard Schletty, schlettysound.com
Texto: Leccionarios I, II y III. © 1987, 2004, Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia Episcopal Mexicana.

Originally published January 22, 2020

Tender and moving setting of Psalm 27. Scored for a variety of arrangements. Appropriate for many times throughout the liturgical year.

Tender and moving arrangement that is based on Psalm 18 "I love You, Lord, my strength." Can be utilized for many times throughout the liturgical year.

My dear friend Richard Schletty has turned this site into a music treasure! There is so much music to discover and enjoy. I have known Richard for many years (since about 2005), and we worked together on many projects, many of which you can find on this website. Recently, he surprised me by adding a live radio feature which streams a massive playlist 24/7 (from what I understand). I suggest you have a dive into this huge collection of original music and enjoy it! Also, if you find a song that needs a specific arrangement or key, simply ask, and we will create it for you in a very short time.
André van Haren
https://andrevanharen.com

A meditative piano solo that is featured in the piano series "The Rosary" - meditative piano solos that are to be played as background music while people are praying the Rosary (which is available on this site). This piece can easily be used for any prelude or as a meditation for any church service.

Tender setting of Psalm 112 that is scored for a variety of arrangements on sheetmusicplus.com, jwpepper.com and musicnotes.com. Appropriate for many times throughout the liturgical year.

A haunting, contemplative hymn for Holy Thursday or Tenebrae services, this piece captures John’s memory of the Upper Room—where awe, innocence, and betrayal meet. Poetic verses and a searching refrain reflect the moment Jesus breaks bread and announces His betrayal. Perfect for Tenebrae or Communion meditations, especially in narrative-driven services. Scored for a Tenor solo with Piano accompaniment.

Also known as the Easter Proclamation (Latin: Praeconium Paschale), is a lengthy sung proclamation delivered before the paschal candle during the Easter Vigil in the Roman Rite of Mass. Scored for a variety of arrangements.