Hymn of the Month - February: I Am A Faithful Catholic

For my HYMN OF THE MONTH, I have chosen a hymn written by a Sister of Mercy from the Convent of Charleville, County Cork, Ireland. The hymn was written to teach the school children their catechism. The verses present a series of affirmations of Catholic belief. Its clear expression of faith makes it especially suitable for school, Youth Ministries, or as a joyful entrance or recessional hymn with a simplicity and sincerity that can speak to all ages. Please take a moment to read about this beautiful Catholic hymn.

Please visit my website Mother of Mercy Catholic Hymns and click on HYMN OF THE MONTH.

https://www.motherofmercycatholichymns.com/i-am-a-faithful-catholic/

The Transfiguration

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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.

Marked with Ashes

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This hymn reflects the themes of repentance, death to sin, and the journey toward new life in Christ, beginning with the wearing of ashes on Ash Wednesday.

Responsorial Psalm 111(112):4-9 for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A - The Good Man Is A Light In The Darkness For The Upright

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Responsorial Psalm 111(112):4-9 for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A - WORDS + CHORDS
Key of B
Capo 4


                               G        Em         C                    D              C              G
Response - The good man is a light in the darkness for the upright.


               C                      D                            G
He is a light in the darkness for the upright:
             D                   C                     G
he is generous, merciful and just.
           C                              D              Em
The good man takes pity and lends,
       C                      Am                    Dsus4  D
he conducts his affairs with honour.

                               G        Em         C                    D              C              G
Response - The good man is a light in the darkness for the upright.

Domingo 5 Ordinario A - Salmo 111 - El justo brilla como una luz en las tinieblas



Salmo responsorial (responsorial psalm) for Domingo 5 Ordinario A - Salmo 111 - El justo brilla como una luz en las tinieblas. Para 9 de febrero 2020. Free download of sheet music at the following link. All the psalm verses are available.

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Musica: Anthony Moran © 2019, Catholic Liturgy in Song Texto: Leccionarios I, II y III. © 1987, 2004, Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia Episcopal Mexicana.

Originally published February 8, 2020

Responsorial Psalm 23(24):7-10 for the Presentation of the Lord - Who Is The King Of Glory? He, The Lord, He Is The King Of Glory

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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!

 

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

Mark Us With Your Mercy

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Fiesta de la Presentación del Señor ABC - Salmo 23 - El Señor es el rey de la gloria

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

Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken (Arranged by Stephen DeCesare)

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Tender and moving song that can be sung for many times throughout the liturgical year, but especially appropriate during the season of Lent.

The Beatitudes by Peter Kearney

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The Beatitudes by Peter Kearney, cover by Erwin Cabucos
 

God Save The Children

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Tender, Contemporary Christian / Praise and Worship type pop song that is asking God to save the children from all the violence that seems to be so prevalent in today's world.

Make All Things New

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1) When we turn from you to idolatry          
We worship self and our ideologies 
And see each other as enemies
And the devil fuels fires of enmity.

2) How do all wars come to be   
Through pride, greed, and idolatry
You tell us in scripture and history
Handwriting on walls and prophecy

Refrain 1
Help us who know and worship thee
To know and fight our infernal enemy

Responsorial Psalm 145(146):6-10 for the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A - How Happy Are The Poor In Spirit: Theirs Is The Kingdom Of Heaven

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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,
         Dm                          F               Gsus G
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.

Father, Into Your Hands

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Based on Psalm 31, this setting is appropriate for Good Friday, Palm Sunday or any Tenebrae Service. Scored for a variety of arrangements.

Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken

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This new contemporary version of “Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken” is a powerful Christian hymn about following Christ with trust, courage, and hope. This timeless text reflects the believer’s journey through sacrifice, perseverance, and faith—leading from earthly trials to heavenly glory. A hymn of discipleship, surrender, and quiet confidence in God’s unfailing love.

Father, Into Your Hands I Commend My Spirit

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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.

Romero

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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?

Blessed Are Those Who Fear The Lord

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

Domingo 4 Ordinario A - Salmo 145 - Dichosos los pobres de espíritu, porque de ellos es el Reino de los cielos

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

Living Water

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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.
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