This beautiful hymn to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a favorite of mine. I sang this hymn with St. Mary’s Choir in Akron, Ohio. Recently, I heard Pope Leo XIV prayer to the Sacred Heart and he spoke in English to the pilgrims who had gathered at the Vatican, and I thought what a great opportunity to share this Sacred Heart hymn with everyone again.

I have not had a lot of time to do hymn research and have something prepared for the month of June as I am working on building four benches for a Mary garden at St. Mary’s.

The hymn was written and composed by a Catholic priest nearly one hundred and forty years ago. If you are looking for a hymn to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, then here is a devotional and prayerful hymn that I think you will just love. Please take a few moments to read about one of my favorite hymns.

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

https://www.motherofmercycatholichymns.com/o-sacred-heart-o-love-divine/
 

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O what Joy beyond all telling

I received this email message from Jeff Ostrowski at Corpus Christi Watershed (www.ccwatershed.org) – R. Schletty

Stunning Hymn With 3-Voice Polypony You Will Want To Sing For Pentecost
published 11 May 2015 by Jeff Ostrowski

OVER THE YEARS, I have learned it's better to do something simple really well than to attempt something hard, only to crash & burn. Pope Pius XII said something similar in 1958: “In general it is better to do something well on a small scale than to attempt something elaborate without sufficient resources to do it properly.”

Here's a piece you might want to do for Pentecost:

PDF Dowload • HYMN FOR PENTECOST (with Polyphony by T. L. de Victoria)

To accompany the hymn sections, organists can use this.

Go here to download score and individual voice practice audio files: Pentecost Hymn with 3-Voice Polyphony (Victoria)

Originally published May 18, 2015

YouTube video: https://youtu.be/CPxM-fYh5qw

To the melody of ST DELIO ("Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise") [11.11.11.11]

New praises be given to Christ newly crowned
Who back to His heaven a new way hath found
God's blessedness sharing before us
He goes What mansions preparing, what endless repose!

His glory still praising on thrice holy ground
Th'apostles stood gazing his Mother around
With hearts that beat faster, with eyes full of love
They watched while their Master ascended above.

"No star can disclose Him," the bright angels said;
"Eternity knows Him, your conquering Head... 

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

CHORUS
In a quiet moment
The candlelight still lit up beside the tabernacle 
Whereas the presence of Christ is in the chapel.

Step into the church
Into the quiet space
Whereas the chapel of the Eucharistic Adoration places
And the angels guard the Eucharist
Kneel on my knees as I begin to pray,
Making the cross, in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

VERSE - In the form of storytelling
With so many random thoughts, I search for words to express my prayer to God.
Dear God, today I come to you with a heartfelt and humble prayer, looking up to you in the Eucharistic Adoration.

Learn how to sing psalms in Spanish! Get your free download of guitar lead sheet and audio demo for La Ascensión del Señor - Salmo 46 - Entre voces de júbilo, Dios asciende a su trono. Reponsorial psalm in Spanish for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord.

https://catholicliturgyinsong.org/product/la-ascension-del-senor-salmo-46-entre-voces-de-jubilo-dios-asciende-a-su-trono/

 

Responsorial Psalm 66(67):2-3,5-6,8 for the 6th Sunday in Easter, Year C

 

Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You.

 

O God, be gracious and bless us

and let Your face shed its light upon us.

So will Your ways be known upon earth

 and all nations learn Your saving help.

 

Psalm 67: O God, Let All the Nations Praise You for 6th Sunday of Easter, cycle C, or for Thanksgiving Day Mass

Links for sheet music are below.

R. O God, let all the nations praise you!

1. O God, be gracious and bless us
and let your face shine its light upon us.
So may your ways be known upon earth
and all nations learn your salvation.

2. Let the nations be glad and shout for joy,.. 

1) O, what Joy and peace it is to        
Sit in adoration and contemplate you
Like being heaven on earth
In your divine peace and mirth
 
2) Rejoice, O heaven, from on high
And clap your hands, both earth and sea,
For after death upon the Cross
Christ rose again and gave us life.

Salmo Responsorial para Domingo 6 de Pascua - Ciclo C - Salmo 66 - Que te alaben, Señor, todos los pueblos. Aleluya. Leccionario: 57. Descarga gratuita de partituras en el siguiente enlace. Todos los versos del salmo están disponibles. / Responsorial psalm for 6th Sunday of Easter, Cycle C. Free download of sheet music at the following link. All the psalm verses are available.

https://insong.org/product/domingo-6-de-pascua-c-salmo-66-que-te-alaben-senor-todos-los-pueblos/

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

Originally published May 19, 2022

Ant. The Lord is risen! Alleluia!
Come, let us sing to the Lord
  and shout with joy to the Rock who saves us.
Let us approach him with praise and thanksgiving
  and sing joyful songs to the Lord.

 

Responsorial Psalm 144(145):8-13a for the 5th Sunday in Easter Year C

 

I will bless Your name for ever, O God my King.

 

The Lord is kind and full of compassion,

slow to anger, abounding in love.

How good is the Lord to all,

compassionate to all His creatures.

 

I will bless Your name for ever, O God my King.

 

YouTube video: https://youtu.be/KF58GS_ZpqY

Salmo responsorial para Domingo 5 de Pascua - Ciclo C - Salmo 144 - Bendeciré al Señor eternamente. Aleluya. Leccionario: 54. Descarga gratuita de partituras en el siguiente enlace. Todos los versos del salmo están disponibles. / Responsorial psalm in Spanish for 5th Sunday of Easter, Cycle C. Free download of sheet music at the following link. All the psalm verses are available.

       
1 )Alleluia!  Alleluia!
Hearts and voices heav’nward raise:
Sing to God a hymn of gladness,
Sing to God a hymn of praise.

 

Responsorial Psalm 99(100):1-3,5 for the 4th Sunday in Easter, Year C

 

We are His people, the sheep of His flock.

 

Cry out with joy to the Lord, all the earth.

Serve the Lord with gladness.

Come before Him, singing for joy.

 

We are His people, the sheep of His flock.

 

Know that He, the Lord, is God.

YouTube video: https://youtu.be/i2gL_5qIo_8

Salmo responsorial para Domingo 4 de Pascua - Ciclo C - Salmo 99 - El Señor es nuestro Dios y nosotros su pueblo. Aleluya. Leccionario: 51. Descarga gratuita de partituras en el siguiente enlace. Todos los versos del salmo están disponibles. / Responsorial psalm for 4th Sunday of Easter, Cycle C. Free download of sheet music at the following link. All the psalm verses are available.

https://insong.org/product/domingo-4-de-pascua-c-salmo-99-el-senor-es-nuestro-dios-y-nosotros-su-pueblo/

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

Originally published May 3, 2022

1) Sing, my tongue, in exultation
of our banner and device!
Make a solemn proclamation
of a triumph and its price:
how the Savior of creation
conquered by his sacrifice!

2) For, when Adam first offended,
eating that forbidden fruit,
not all hope of glory ended

 

Responsorial Psalm 29(30):2,4-6,11-13 for the 3rd Sunday in Easter, Year C

 

I will praise You, Lord, You have rescued me.

 

I will praise You, Lord, You have rescued me

and have not let my enemies rejoice over me.

O Lord, You have raised my soul from the dead,

restored me to life from those who sink into the grave.

 

This hymn was written by Sister Mary Paulina Finn from the Georgetown Visitation Convent in Washington, D.C. Sister Paulina was head of the English Department at the Convent for over half a century and had a great influence in the education of her pupils and is known to have written the lyrics to at least ten different hymns. 

Please take a few moments to read about this beautiful Catholic Communion hymn.

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

https://www.motherofmercycatholichymns.com/mother-all-beautiful/
 

YouTube video: https://youtu.be/fP8R1CVeV7M

Learn how to sing psalms in Spanish! Get your free download of guitar lead sheet and audio demo for Domingo 3 de Pascua C - Salmo 29 - Te alabaré, Señor, eternamente. Aleluya

Anthony Moran recorded his lead voice with a Zoom digital recorder. He sent his file to me. I added extra voice and instrument tracks in my basement studio using Apple Logic Pro. That's virtual collaboration! Please visit Catholic Liturgy in Song to get free downloads of guitar lead sheet and audio demos.

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Los textos de la Sagrada Escritura utilizados en esta obra han sido tomados de los Leccionarios I, II y III, propiedad de la Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia Episcopal Mexicana, copyright © 1987, quinta edición de septiembre de 2004. Todos los derechos reservados.

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 reserved.