1 ) Dear Father  -  Dear Father
In your wisdom you strengthen us9
Like gold that's been tested in fire
You purify our self centered desires                          
And inflame our deepest desire for you

The music of this Psalm is based on the composition of Brother Michael Herry, FMS from Maristmusic.org. His music used the key of Bb - too difficult for many guitarist like myself. So, I transposed it to D major. Here it is. Enjoy! See chord sheet attached. 

 

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October is dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary, and for my Hymn of the Month feature, I’ve highlighted a true gem of Catholic devotional music: "O Queen of the Holy Rosary".   

With lyrics written in 1882 by convert Emily Mary Shapcote, this text became a staple of Catholic schools and parishes for generations. Interestingly, church musicians over the years paired it with ten different traditional melodies—ranging from community-anonymous settings to compositions by notable prelates and organists like Archbishop Joseph Schrembs and S. Constantino Yon.   

I’ve put together a comprehensive history of the hymn, complete with historical hymnal scans, background on the composers, and audio files for the various tune settings so music directors can listen and compare.   

Take a look and listen here: https://www.motherofmercycatholichymns.com/o-queen-of-the-holy-rosary/

Instrumentation: Voice, organ
Duration: 1'15"

When the world seems to drown You out
Help us to hear

When we start to lose sight of You
Help us to see

For days we feel like giving up
Help us to try

When we stop short of what You want
Help us become

Responsorial Psalm 79(80):9,12-16,19-20 for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A - WORDS + CHORDS
Key of C

                              C                          G                F            C
Response - The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel.

            F               G                Am
You brought a vine out of Egypt;
        G                    F                       C
to plant it You drove out the nations.
         F                            G                       Am
It stretched out its branches to the sea,
                 F                      Dm7                        G
to the Great River it stretched out its shoots.

                              C                          G                F            C
Response - The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel.

YouTube video: youtu.be/D4BsAVKEcZA

Salmo Responsorial para Domingo 27 Ordinario A - Salmo 79 - La viña del Señor es la casa de Israel. Leccionario: 139. Descarga gratuita de partituras en el siguiente enlace. Todos los versos del salmo están disponibles. / Responsorial psalm in Spanish for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Free download of sheet music at the following link. All the psalm verses are available. 

insong.org/product/domingo-27-ordinario-a-salmo-79-la-vina-del-senor-es-la-casa-de-israel​​​​​

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Music © 2019, Anthony Moran, https://insong.org
Arranged and recorded by Richard Schletty

Originally published September 30, 2020

O Lord, how wonderful is your wisdom,
So far beyond my understanding.

Lord, you search me and  know me,
you know my resting and my rising,
You discern my purpose from afar
You mark when I walk or lie down,

From Psalm 24, this responsorial Psalm for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time is composed by Bro. Michael Herry, FMS in Australia. The Dm key makes the tune solemn and emotive for a prayerful acclamation of God's love and mercy to those you fear Him. 

Lyrics and chords in the video. Cover by yours truly.

I have added two pieces that look back at people who left a lasting mark on the history of St. Mary’s Parish in Akron, Ohio.

The Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary - For decades, the Sisters of the IHM served the children and families of St. Mary’s School. This feature remembers six of these remarkable women and the different gifts they brought to our parish community.

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen - Long before his famous television career—and continuing into his later years—Archbishop Sheen had a remarkable connection with Akron. His relationship with St. Mary’s culminated in his extraordinary twelve-talk visit in November 1973.

These are more than stories from the past. They are part of the inheritance of a Catholic community—and worth remembering.

Both are now available in the What's New section of motherofmercycatholichymns.com.

https://www.motherofmercycatholichymns.com/honoring-the-sisters-of-st-marys/
https://www.motherofmercycatholichymns.com/fulton-sheen-akron/
 

Responsorial Psalm 24(25):4-9 for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A - WORDS + CHORDS
Key of G

                      Am                        Bm    Em
Response - Remember Your mercy, Lord.
                        C                          D         G
                   Remember Your mercy, Lord.

  C                                                 G
Lord, make me know Your ways.
   D      D7                        G
Lord, teach me Your paths.
                    Am                 Bm            Em
Make me walk in Your truth, and teach me:
        C                           Dsus4     D
for You are God my saviour.

                      Am                        Bm    Em
Response - Remember Your mercy, Lord.
                        C                          D         G
                   Remember Your mercy, Lord.

YouTube video: https://youtu.be/GaGAOZKFbQ4

Salmo Responsorial para Domingo 26 Ordinario A - Salmo 24 - Descúbrenos, Señor, tus caminos. Leccionario: 136. Descarga gratuita de partituras en el siguiente enlace. Todos los versos del salmo están disponibles. / Responsorial psalm in Spanish for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Free download of sheet music at the following link. All the psalm verses are available.

insong.org/product/domingo-26-ordinario-a-salmo-24-descubrenos-senor-tus-caminos

Music © 2019, Anthony Moran, https://insong.org
Arranged and recorded by Richard Schletty

Responsorial Psalm 144(145):2-3,8-9,17-18 for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A - WORDS + CHORDS
Key of G

                               G                      C             G
Response - The Lord is close to all who call Him.

C                                              G
I will bless You day after day
            D                  C             Em
and praise Your name for ever.
           C                       D                      G
The Lord is great, highly to be praised,
           C             Am             Dsus4  D  D7
His greatness cannot be measured.

                               G                      C             G
Response - The Lord is close to all who call Him.