Tender Communion that is based on Luke 24:30-31 which combines the words of the famous Latin hymn "Panis Angelicus". Scored for Voice (2), optional Flute, Oboe, with Piano accompaniment. Accessible and appropriate for any church or concert setting.

Were You There

Responsorial Psalm 30(31):2,6,12-13,15-17,25 for Good Friday

Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.

In you, O Lord, I take refuge.
Let me never be put to shame.
In your justice, set me free,
Into your hands I commend my spirit.
It is you who will redeem me, Lord.

Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.

St. Gregory of Narek (c.950-1003/11) was an Armenian monk and poet. His most important work, Lamentations, contains a series of poems about the glory of God and man’s inadequacy. Pope Francis made him a Doctor of the Church in 2015.
 
Instrumentation: SATB chorus, harpsichord, piano, organ
Duration: 2’

E
With Your Word, You created
C
Everything that is
E
You alone weave light and dark
C
Yours alone is grace
A
What can I be but embarrassed and silent
B

Responsorial Psalm 21(22):8-9,17-20,23-24 for Palm Sunday - WORDS + CHORDS

                              Em         G                       Am Bm          Em
Response - My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?

Em                  D       Em       Bm
All who see me deride me.
     C                       D               G                Em
They curl their lips, they toss their heads.
          Am                    D                     G           B
‘He trusted in the Lord, let him save him;
       Am                      Bm                    Em
let him release him if this is his friend.’

                              Em         G                       Am Bm          Em
Response - My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?

The Lord Jesus is a song by Gregory Norbet and it explains why Jesus has given example of the act o fthe washing of the feet. This is a short liturgy during Holy Thursday Mass in the Triduum.

 

Sorrowful and passionate hymn that describes the events that took place on Good Friday from Jesus' walk to down the Via Dolorosa to the Crucifixion. Scored for a variety of arrangements. Accessible and appropriate for any church or concert setting.

Responsorial Psalm 115(116):12-13,15-18 for Maundy Thursday - WORDS + CHORDS

                               Dm        C                     F                   Gm7                      Am7          Dm
Response - The blessing-cup that we bless is a communion with the blood of Christ.

  Dm               Am7       Dm
How can I repay the Lord
              Gm7     C         F
for his goodness to me?
          Bb              F      Gm
The cup of salvation I will raise;
           Dm              Bb       Asus  A
I will call on the Lord’s name.

                               Dm        C                     F                   Gm7                      Am7          Dm
Response - The blessing-cup that we bless is a communion with the blood of Christ.

Salmos Responsoriales y Aclamaciones, Palm Sunday through Easter. Get free guitar lead sheets by clicking on links. See our YouTube playlist.

Domingo de Pascua – Salmo 117 – Éste es el día del triunfo del Señor. Aleluya.

Vigilia Pascual en la Noche Santa – Salmo 18 – Tú tienes, Señor, palabras de vida eterna

Vigilia Pascual en la Noche Santa – Isaías 12 – Sacarán agua con gozo de la fuente de la salvación

Vigilia Pascual en la Noche Santa – Salmo 29 – Te alabaré, Señor, eternamente

Vigilia Pascual en la Noche Santa – Éxodo 15 – Alabemos al Señor por su victoria

Vigilia Pascual en la Noche Santa – Salmo 15 – Protégeme, Dios mío, porque me refugio en ti

Vigilia Pascual en la Noche Santa – Salmo 103 – Bendice al Señor, alma mía

Viernes Santo de la Pasión del Señor – Salmo 30 – Padre, en tus manos encomiendo mi espíritu

Jueves Santo: Misa vespertina de la Cena del Señor ABC – Salmo 115 – Gracias, Señor, por tu sangre que nos lava

Domingo de Ramos ABC – Salmo 21 – Dios mío, ¿por qué me has abandonado?

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1)Jerusalem,our Glorious home,
When shall we come to thee?
When shall our sorrows have an end?
Thy joys when shall we see

Looking for a good hymn for Palm Sunday? The lyrics 'Sing hosanna to the king of kings' in this song makes it fitting for the liturgy. The spritely mood from the image of welcoming the Lord into Jerusalem adds a better element to the choice.

This song called Inclusion is by Ethan Myers. It looks inward and outward through the lens of Christianity. It has compelling didactic lyrics. It is sung wth great energy and fervor. I am sure the song will resonate with many.

Ethan writes: "This song is more simple compared to others I typically write. I have held it in high regards in terms of the songs I have written—especially how the lyrics create a scene and build on each other so much."

Ethan reached out to me for a review of his song. We exchanged several emails in the past several weeks. I have suggested that he re-record the song, paying attention to his vocals which are clipping (peaking) in many areas. Some sung words are hard to understand—especially in the opening verse. The lyrics to Inclusion are below. At 8:17, I feel that the song is too long and repetitious. It would be much better cut down to 3:30 to 4:00. There are also some high-pitched wailing vocals which are a bit distracting. I suggest removing those.

I should also mention that the melody and chord progressions could be improved. But that is a whole other exploration. The song overall is not as "lifting" to the spirit as it could be, especially with the downward motion of some phrases.

Ethan would appreciate your comments on Inclusion. Sign up as free member to make a comment.

Note that I sent to Ethan the following suggestion for a rewrite of the first refrain and verse 1, in an effort to make the song more clearly understood by the listener at the outset. I'm not suggesting that Ethan change his recording. It is his handiwork. But I or another song artist might perform the song a bit differently to give it a more positive lift. Here is a very short demo I sent to Ethan to demonstrate an uplifting approach.

[Refrain]
Can you feel it all around?
Open doors, listen now.
A heartbeat from the life of Him.
Loving us in spite of our sins.

[verse 1]
When we accept another,
like a sister or a brother,
we say yes to the Saviour
who accepts you as you are.

– Richard Schletty, Top Catholic Songs editor.

Inclusion
© 2026 Ethan Myers Music

Not once gone, all around.
No closed doors, just one sound:
A heartbeat, from the life of Him.
He sees us not for our sins.

To accept a hand,
no matter how different,
is to say yes for a man
who accepts yours.

Not once gone, all around.
No closed doors, just one sound...

Feel free to use this video for when Litany of Saints will be sung during the liturgy of initiation at the Easter Vigil Mass. This is a cover recording, using the music sheet from ICEL and guitar as instrument.

Lyrics for cantor and congregation are on the video.

This recording is designed for when candidates are to be baptized. Also, in this recording, the litany is shortened.

 

YouTube video https://youtu.be/N3lt7mEmRIY

Salmo responsorial: Domingo de Ramos ABC - Salmo 21 - Dios mío, ¿por qué me has abandonado? Descarga gratuita de partituras en el siguiente enlace. Todos los versos del salmo están disponibles. / Responsorial psalm in Spanish for Passion Sunday (Palm Sunday). Free download of sheet music at the following link. All the psalm verses are available.

https://catholicliturgyinsong.org/product/domingo-de-ramos-abc-salmo-21-dios-mio-por-que-me-has-abandonado/