I just wanted to play this spritely hymn of Mary's Magnificat simply through an acoustic guitar. So here is: just me and my nylon-stringed guitar. It is Marian and would suit during the month of the Holy Rosary, feast of the Immaculate Conception, and other Marian feasts but it will equally enliven the music of the mass if used as an entrance or recessional song. It is also easy to play on guitar. I have attached the handwritten chord sheet here. 

Composed by Australian Kevin Bates, 'Our Supper Invitation' communicates the essence of the Eucharist in its three verses. Because of that, this communion hymn can be used at mass for any season or occasion in the liturgical calendar. It also very easy to play on guitar. The key of D makes this hymn very accessible for the whole congregation. Chord sheet attached.
 

1 ) Father we're always in your care
Help us be ever more aware
That through  all trials and test
You know for us what is best

2 ) Father you will all to be saved       

Reworked my Ave Maria song. I have renamed "Graceful Queen of Heaven".

Responsorial Psalm 22(23) for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A - WORDS + CHORDS
Key of C

                                 C                 F                      C         G            C
Response - In the Lord’s own house shall I dwell for ever and ever.

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

                                 C                 F                      C         G            C
Response - In the Lord’s own house shall I dwell for ever and ever.

This song for the preparation of gifts at mass is so easy on guitar that I tend to play it more often. Also, the tune is easy to follow and the length just suits the timing required at the altar before the Eucharistic prayers start. 

Andrew Chinn has done a great job in composing this song. One thing I can comment on, though. It is quite high for the congregation, especially on an early Sunday mass. He had originally composed it on A. I made an effort of recording it on E. So here, it is:

YouTube video: https://youtu.be/CVj00FLgcno

Salmo Responsorial para Domingo 28 Ordinario A - Salmo 22 - Habitaré en la casa del Señor toda la vida. Leccionario: 142. Descarga gratuita de partituras en el siguiente enlace. Todos los versos del salmo están disponibles. / Responsorial psalm in Spanish for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Free download of sheet music at the following link. All the psalm verses are available.

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Introducing Sancteo through an English song of gratitude to God and Pope Leo XIV, with a music video and an invitation to share your thoughts.

The music and some of the visuals are AI-generated.

I enjoy listening to the congregation singing during mass as I accompany them with my guitar strumming. It breaks my heart when they stop singing because the pitch is so high, they can't reach it. So here's the bass or baritone version of this beloved Norbet hymn. Enjoy! Transposed, handwritten chord sheet is attached. 

 

This is basically the bass or baritone version of a Boniwell hymn. Composed in G, but most congregations could barely make it to F, let alone G. So, I tried playing it on C and it does received good participation from my parish. My transposed, handwritten chord sheet is attached.

 

Responsorial Psalm Luke 1:46-55 for the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary WORDS + CHORDS

                            Am              F         G                 Am  Bb  F          C

Response - The Almighty works marvels for me. Holy is His name!

 

   C             F                  C

My soul glorifies the Lord,

                     F              Dm          G   Gsus G

my spirit rejoices in God, my Saviour.

 

                            Am              F         G                 Am  Bb  F          C

Response - The Almighty works marvels for me. Holy is His name!

Prayer Of St. Francis
 

Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace: 

where there is hatred, let me sow love;

where there is injury, pardon; 

where there is doubt, faith;

where there is despair, hope; 

where there is darkness, light; 

where there is sadness, joy.

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

2 ) Dear Father - Dear Lord
You allow us to be tempted 
Like yourself in the garden tested

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. 

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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,