Communion Songs – Prayerful Vocal Meditation (Sacred Solos)

This sacred vocal meditation is meant for the stillness of Communion… a moment to receive, to rest, and to remain in the presence of Christ. With gentle voice and simple accompaniment, the music invites you into deeper prayer and quiet reflection. Whether used for personal devotion, Eucharistic Adoration, or moments of silence, may these songs help you stay present to Him.

Hymn of the Month - May: The Mystagogy of Little White Guest

Behind the simple melody of a beloved First Communion hymn lies a century-long mystery involving the Royal College of Music, a forgotten English composer, and the dedicated sisters who shaped American parochial life. From its 1937 radio debut to its thirty-year legacy in an Akron choir loft, "Little White Guest" is more than just a song—it is a musical inheritance. Join me as we uncover the true identity of the mysterious "R.F.M." and explore the "Heart-Garden" that prepared generations of children to welcome their Divine Guest.

Please take a moment to read and explore this important piece of Catholic musical history.

Please visit Mother of Mercy Catholic Hymns and read

The Mystagogy of Little White Guest


https://www.motherofmercycatholichymns.com/little-white-guest-hymn-history/

Responsorial Psalm 32(33):1-2,4-5,18-19 for the 5th Sunday in Easter, Year A - May your love be upon us, O Lord, as we place all our hope in you

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Responsorial Psalm 32(33):1-2,4-5,18-19 for the 5th Sunday in Easter, Year A - WORDS + CHORDS

                        C                             F                 C                   G                   F          Csus2   C
Response - May your love be upon us, O Lord, as we place all our hope in you.


   C                                         Dm7              Am  Am7
Ring out your joy to the Lord, O you just;
           F           C                           G
for praise is fitting for loyal hearts.
              F                      G                        Am  Am7
Give thanks to the Lord upon the harp,
              F                      G                     Csus2  C
with a ten-stringed lute sing him songs.

                        C                             F                 C                   G                   F          Csus2   C
Response - May your love be upon us, O Lord, as we place all our hope in you.

Reflections on motherhood during the month of Mary (from OCP)

Reflections on motherhood during the month of Mary. From an OCP email I received. – Richard Schletty 

May is a special month to celebrate our devotion to Mary. Join OCP's Angela Westhoff-Johnson in this short video reflecting on Mary, motherhood and some beautiful Marian choral music.

Be With Me, Lord (Psalm 91)

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Domingo 5 de Pascua A – Salmo 32 – El Señor cuida de aquellos que lo temen

YouTube video: https://youtu.be/KFr9zFNJzsk

Originally published

Learn to sing a psalm in Spanish! Salmo responsorial (responsorial psalm) para Domingo 5 de Pascua A - Salmo 32 (Numeración griego-septuaginta) – El Señor cuida de aquellos que lo temen. / Responsorial psalm for 5th Sunday of Easter, Cycle A – Psalm 33 (Hebrew-Masoretic numbering) – The Lord Cares for Those Who Fear Him.

Free download of sheet music at the following link. All the psalm verses are available.

https://insong.org/product/domingo-5-de-pascua-a-salmo-32-el-senor-cuida-de-aquellos-que-lo-temen/

Musica: Anthony Moran © 2019, Catholic Liturgy in Song, insong.org
Arrange 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.

Tale of Two Prodigal Sons (Miller, Carmichael, Schletty)

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Tale of Two Prodigal Sons
Lyrics and music ©2007 Jack Miller
Guitar: Scott Carmichael. Vocals: Richard Schletty
A MacJams.com collaboration (this website went offline c. 2017)
Am                                G 
  The younger of the sons, he was leavin'
Am                                         G
  Told his wealthy dad "Give me all that's mine"
Am                                     G 
  So he gathered all his riches and he journeyed
     F                         Am 
To a land to see what he would find
     F                         C
To a land to see what he would find

In that land he wasted all his bounty
Living only for the pleasures of each day
With his money spent and now a pauper... 

I Commend My Spirit (Psalm 31)

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Dramatic setting of Psalm 31 that is sung on Good Friday has been scored for a variety of arrangements. Accessible and appropriate for any church setting.

Responsorial Psalm 22(23) for the 4th Sunday in Easter, Year A - The Lord Is My Shepherd: There Is Nothing I Shall Want

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Responsorial Psalm 22(23) for the 4th Sunday in Easter, Year A - WORDS + CHORDS

                                A    E           D   E                     D          E            A
Response - The Lord is my shepherd: there is nothing I shall want.


            A                    D
The Lord is my shepherd;
                 E                          A
there is nothing I shall want.
    A                                         D
Fresh and green are the pastures
                     E                   A
where He gives me repose.
            G                            Bm
Near restful waters He leads me,
      D                    E               D
to revive my drooping spirit.

                                A    E           D   E                     D          E            A
Response - The Lord is my shepherd: there is nothing I shall want.

I Thirst For You

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1) Come to me, be quiet and still
with peace your heart I'll fill
And day by day my love you'll know
In compassionate love you'll grow

2) I am the Truth, the way and life
I'll bring you through this rising strife
Through the chaos and rage of idolatry
As it falls and you love me 

REFRAIN 
O Jesus blest Redeemer
Our beloved Lord and brother
Hold us who live/ in your heart
And from you never let us depart

The Proclamation of the Kingdom

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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.

The Assumption of Mary

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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.

The Resurrection

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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.

Domingo 4 de Pascua A – Salmo 22 – El Señor es mi pastor, nada me faltará

YouTube video: https://youtu.be/fd21abtViD4

Learn to sing a psalm in Spanish! Salmo responsorial (responsorial psalm) para Domingo 4 de Pascua A (Ciclo A) – Salmo 22 (Numeración griego-septuaginta) – El Señor es mi pastor, nada me faltará. / Responsorial psalm for 4th Sunday of Easter, Cycle A – Psalm 23 (Hebrew-Masoretic numbering) – The Lord Is My Shepherd.

Free download of sheet music at the following link. All the psalm verses are available.

https://insong.org/product/domingo-4-de-pascua-a-salmo-22-el-senor-es-mi-pastor-nada-me-faltara

Ave Maria: 20 Minutes of Prayer and Peace

Enter into a quiet time of prayer with this 20-minute meditation on Ave Maria. This collection features multiple original settings, each offering a different reflection on the timeless prayer—from gentle and intimate moments to fuller, expressive meditations. Designed to guide the listener into stillness, this continuous musical journey invites peace, prayer, and reflection. Composed and arranged by Stephen DeCesare. May this music bring calm to your heart and draw you into a deeper moment of prayer.

Arise With Him Everyday

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Christ the Lord is ris’n today;
Christians, haste your vows to pay
Offer you praises divinely sweet
At the Paschal Victim’s feet.
For the sheep the Lamb has bled,

Domingo 3 de Pascua A - Salmo 15 - Enséñanos, Señor, el camino de la vida

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

Salmo responsorial para Domingo 3 de Pascua A - Salmo 15 - Enséñanos, Señor, el camino de la vida. Descarga gratuita de partituras en el siguiente enlace. Todos los versos del salmo están disponibles. / Responsorial psalm for 3rd Sunday of Easter. Free download of sheet music at the following link. All the psalm verses are available.

https://insong.org/product/domingo-3-de-pascua-a-salmo-15-ensenanos-senor-el-camino-de-la-vida/

Responsorial Psalm 15(16):1-2,5,7-11for the 3rd Sunday in Easter, Year A - Show Us, Lord, The Path Of Life

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Responsorial Psalm 15(16):1-2,5,7-11 for the 3rd Sunday in Easter, Year A - WORDS + CHORDS

                         E            A              E     B  Esus4  E
Response - Show us, Lord, the path of life.


    A                      B                 Esus4        E
Preserve me, God, I take refuge in You.
    B                  A                             Esus4  E
I say to the Lord: ‘You are my God.
        A               B                             E     B            C#m
O Lord, it is You who are my portion and cup;
          A             E                              Bsus4   B
it is You Yourself who are my prize.’

                         E            A              E     B  Esus4  E
Response - Show us, Lord, the path of life.

Ave Maria (Mozart Canon)

Veni Sancte Spiritus

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