God Save Our Country

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Tender anthem asking God to save our country from the divisions that are overtaking us; to help us realize that we are stronger together and have more in common than differences. Scored for a variety of arrangements.

Hymn of the Month: Nearer, My God, To Thee (The Catholic Verses)

Did Catholics once sing a different version of Nearer, My God, to Thee?

For nearly seventy years, American Catholic hymnals replaced Sarah Adams' famous text with a unique Sacred Heart adaptation that reshaped the hymn into a powerful prayer of devotion and reparation.

Join me this month as we uncover this forgotten chapter of Catholic hymnody and explore how one of Christianity's most beloved melodies became a vehicle for catechesis through melody and Eucharistic faith.


Please visit Mother of Mercy Catholic Hymns

https://www.motherofmercycatholichymns.com/catholic-nearer-my-god-to-thee/

OCP News and Notable for July 2026

Psalm Resources from OCP

OCP’s extensive selection of psalters offer verbatim psalm and Gospel Acclamation settings for the whole year in a range of styles. Explore your options and call 1-800-LITURGY to pre-order for the 2027 liturgical year.

The Luke Mayernik Choral Series

Explore the work of award-winning composer Luke Mayernik! Showcasing Mayernik’s masterful craft, this series provides elevated sacred choral titles in a range of difficulty levels. Browse titles from this brand-new series here.  

Don't Miss the OCP Music Showcase at NPM

Join us for the OCP Music Showcase at the 48th Annual NPM National Convention taking place this summer in Washington, D.C. If you can't attend in person, join the livestream on Facebook, July 22 at 2:30 p.m. ET. RSVP on Facebook today!

The Church's Favorite Songs for Worship

Find “Christ Be Our Light” and other parish favorites in the new Glory & Praise, Fourth Edition hymnal and Breaking Bread 2027 missal. Watch the lyric video here. 

2026 Annual Resource Sale

Get 65% off selected 2026 annual resources with the coupon code: 65off2026. Get extra copies of the resources you use or try out a new product at reduced cost before the next liturgical year. Shop now.

Flor y Canto Hymnal Story

Discover how the Spanish-language and bilingual hymnal Flor y Canto can unite your multicultural Catholic parish in this beautiful video featuring St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. Watch now.

Love Beyond All Words and Telling

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Eternal King and God Most high,
Redeemer of all faithful souls,
in you the pow’r of death is crushed,
and in triumph show your gifts of grace.

You mount the holy judgment seat
established at the Father’s right,   

Joyful Joyful We Adore You - Lower Key (D)

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Lower key (D) cover of van Dyke's Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee. A cover by Erwin Cabucos
 
 

New Offertory Hymn: Our Holy Offering by Erwin Cabucos

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New offertory Song by Erwin Cabucos. 

Our Holy Offering
Texts and music © 2024 Erwin Cabucos

Intro: Capo 2 G - G - G

The Lord Is Kind and Merciful (Psalm 103)

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Tender and prayerful setting of Psalm 103, that can be sung for many occasions throughout the liturgical year. Scored for a variety of arrangements.

Responsorial Psalm 144(145):1-2,8-11,13b-14 for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A - I Will Bless Your Name For Ever, O God My King

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Responsorial Psalm 144(145):1-2,8-11,13b-14 for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A - WORDS + CHORDS
Key of Bb
Capo 3

                     G                           D            C             D           G
Response - I will bless your name for ever, O God my King.


C                            D                            G
I will give you glory, O God my king,
              D              C               G
I will bless your name for ever.
C                            D              Em
I will bless you day after day
            C                  D              G
and praise your name for ever.

                     G                           D            C             D           G
Response - I will bless your name for ever, O God my King.

Domingo 14 Ordinario A – Salmo 144 – Acuérdate, Señor, de tu misericordia

YouTube video: https://youtu.be/EYKmTSazWd4

Salmo responsorial para Domingo 14 Ordinario A – Salmo 144 – Acuérdate, Señor, de tu misericordia. Leccionario: 100. Descarga gratuita de partituras en el siguiente enlace. Todos los versos del salmo están disponibles. / Responsorial psalm in Spanish for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Free download of sheet music at the following link. All the psalm verses are available.

https://insong.org/product/domingo-14-ordinario-a-salmo-144-acuerdate-senor-de-tu-misericordia/

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

Originally published

Responsorial Psalm 33(34):2-9 for Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles - From All My Terrors The Lord Set Me Free

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Responsorial Psalm 33(34):2-9 for Saints Peter and Paul  WORDS & CHORDS

                              Em       D                 Am   Am7      Em
Response - From all my terrors the Lord set me free.

Em                      D               Am
I will bless the Lord at all times,
                               Em
His praise always on my lips;
C                          D                              Em
in the Lord my soul shall make its boast.
         C                     Am                  D
The humble shall hear and be glad.

                              Em       D                 Am   Am7      Em
Response - From all my terrors the Lord set me free.

Solemnidad de san Pedro y san Pablo, Apóstoles - Misa del día - Salmo 33 - El Señor me libró de todos mis temores

YouTube video: https://youtu.be/0FgZunpZWns

Salmo responsorial para Solemnidad de san Pedro y san Pablo, Apóstoles (Misa del día). Salmo 33 - El Señor me libró de todos mis temores. Responsorial psalm in Spanish for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles. Psalm 33 (34).

Download free sheet music here:

https://insong.org/product/san-pedro-y-san-pablo-apostoles-misa-del-dia-salmo-33-el-senor-me-libro-de-todos-mis-temores/

Music: Anthony Moran © 2019, Catholic Liturgy in Song, insong.org
Arranged and recorded by Richard Schletty, schlettysound.com

Text: Leccionarios I, II y III. © 1987, 2004, Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia Episcopal Mexicana.

Originally published

Time Of Prayer Waiting

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1) In this time of prayer waiting of what you will do
We hope and trust in your divine mercy
The more we become aware of your providential care
We love to be held in your fatherly arms
How all things work out for our greater good
How trials help us know and do all that we should
And how you plan everything that we become
Ever more  your holy daughters and sons

2) Some say and think that There’s nothing we can’t do
But in truth  nothing can we do without you
Some have elaborate designs and high utopian plans 

Psalm 89 for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Forever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.

2026 OCP Music Showcase at NPM National Convention

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Join us for the OCP Music Showcase at the 48th Annual NPM National Convention taking place in Washington, D.C. If you can't attend in person, we will be livestreaming the showcase on Facebook, July 22 at 2:30 p.m. EST. 

We are excited to present a diverse collection of brand-new seasonal titles, inspiring bilingual works, and music suited for choirs of all skill levels and for general congregational use. A PDF copy of the music will be available to download for attendees who RSVP.  

RSVP on Facebook today!

The 50th anniversary of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians

This year’s theme, “Forever We Will Sing,” takes its inspiration from Psalm 89. NPM’s work to foster the art of musical liturgy has shaped Catholic worship since the Second Vatican Council — and our work is not done yet. 

Join us at Catholic University of America for 4 days of: 

  • Plenum Addresses – Breakouts
  • Networking Opportunities – Community
  • Special Events – National Awards – Exhibits
  • ..and much more.

Dates and Details

When: July 19-24, 2026

Please note: Pre-convention events will begin as early as July 19, with the full convention scheduled to begin on July 20. 

Where: Catholic University of America
620 Michigan Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20064

Responsorial Psalm 88(89):2-3,16-19 for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A - I Will Sing For Ever Of Your Love, O Lord

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Responsorial Psalm 88(89):2-3,16-19 for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A - WORDS + CHORDS

                     D         A          G                    D     A   D
Response - I will sing for ever of your love, O Lord.


G        A            D      G             D     A    D
I will sing for ever of your love, O Lord;
                 A                       G                                             D
through all ages my mouth will proclaim your truth.
         G  A        D        G              D      A           D 
Of this I am sure, that your love lasts for ever,
                     G                                                          Asus4  A  A7
that your truth is firmly established as the heavens.

                     D         A          G                    D     A   D
Response - I will sing for ever of your love, O Lord.

The Flower At The Manger

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Ave Maria - Updated Version

I updated this a little so that hopefully it doesn't sound as bad as the original one I made.

Domingo 13 Ordinario A - Salmo 88 - Proclamaré sin cesar la misericordia del Señor

YouTube video: https://youtu.be/wCjOq189C4I

Responsorial psalm in Spanish for Domingo 13 Ordinario A (13th Sunday in Ordinary Time A). Salmo 88 - Proclamaré sin cesar la misericordia del Señor.

Download the guitar lead sheet here to see all verses:

A Shepherd Among Us

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Canticle of Zecharuah

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Canticle of Zechariah for the Feast of the Nativity of John the Baptist on Wednesday. 
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