St Peter tells us in the first century about the Lord's coming.  2Peter 3: 3-10 
3 Above all, you must understand that in the last days, scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. 4 They will say, “Where is this ‘coming’ he promised? Ever since our ancestors died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation.” 8 But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord, a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. 9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

As part of my series on Catholic hymns, I have chosen a hymn that was very popular at St. Mary’s Parish in Akron, Ohio. It was sung on many occasions, especially for First Communion.  It is a good hymn and was written by a Sister of Mercy from the Charleville Convent in County Cork, Ireland around the 1850s. It has appeared in many Catholic hymnals over the years and multiple melodies have been composed for this one hymn. This hymn was originally written for children with a simple melody and may appeal to men and women of all ages.

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

https://www.motherofmercycatholichymns.com/jesus-teach-me-how-to-pray/

I thank you, Lord, with all my heart,
you have heard the words of my mouth.
In the presence of the angels, I will bless you.
I will adore before your holy temple.

I thank you for your faithfulness and love
which excels all we ever knew of you.

YouTube video: https://youtu.be/NobhMWnQxE0

Salmo responsorial para Domingo 13 Ordinario - Ciclo B - Salmo 29 - Te alabaré, Señor, eternamente. Todos los versos del salmo están disponibles. / Responsorial psalm in Spanish for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B. Free download of sheet music at the following link. All the psalm verses are available.

I thought some of you might like to know how I do research for my HYMN OF THE MONTH write-ups and so I thought I would take a moment to explain my methodology in hopes that it might inspire and help others. When doing my hymn research, the first step for me is the selection process. Several factors will affect my decision...

Please click on the link to read more.

https://www.motherofmercycatholichymns.com/conducting-hymn-research/​​​​​​​

Just as the Lord sent the greatest of prophets to prepare his way at his first coming, he now sends us the Queen of all prophets to bring us back to him with our whole hearts.

The Queen of Prophets you send to us

Title: When Peace, Like A River
Author: Horatio Gates Spafford (1873)
Tune: Ville Du Havre

REFRAIN

O Jesus - human love divine
You turned water into wine
O Transform our broken hearts
Unto hearts like yours divine

You trusted with childlike simplicity

Vintage vibe Catholic tunes - 2 new singles.

Catholic music festival - July 27, 2024

 

Responsorial Psalm 106(107):23-26, 28-32 for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B - O Give Thanks To The Lord, For His Love Endures For Ever

O give thanks to the Lord, for his love endures for ever.

Some sailed to the sea in ships

to trade on the mighty waters.

These men have seen the Lord’s deeds,

the wonders he does in the deep.

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

REFRAIN

Hail holy queen - mother of mercy
Our life our sweetness and hope
To thee do we come - help us be
Holy, as the Father wills us to be

Without original sin you were conceived

 

Psalm 91(92):2-3, 13-16 for the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

It is good to give you thanks, O Lord.
 

It is good to give thanks to the Lord,

to make music to your name, O Most High,

to proclaim your love in the morning

and your truth in the watches of the night.
 

It is good to give you thanks, O Lord.
 

YouTube video: https://youtu.be/j5ZmDHGFRlU

 

Abide With Me

Author: Henry Francis Lyte (1847)
Music: Eventide (Monk)

Father in your son we abide
And in his church his holy bride
Through him, you give us all grace
In him, we see/adore your holy face

In every time and place

 

Responsorial Psalm 129(130) for the 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

 

With the Lord there is mercy and fullness of redemption.

 

Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord,

Lord, hear my voice!

O let your ears be attentive

to the voice of my pleading.

 

With the Lord there is mercy and fullness of redemption.

 

YouTube video: https://youtu.be/TV2wDKm2PSU

Responsorial psalm in Spanish for 10th Sunday in Ordinary time, cycle B. Domingo 10 Ordinario B - Salmo 129 - Perdónanos, Señor, y viviremos. Leccionario: 89. Descargue la hoja principal de la guitarra para ver todos los versos. / Download the guitar lead sheet to see all verses:

As part of my series on Catholic hymns, I have chosen a hymn that St. Mary’s Choir in Akron, Ohio sang on many occasions, it is one of my favorite hymns. How many of us have need of a friend like Jesus? Someone who really understands, who knows our difficulties and who knows the weight of the cross. This is a very beautiful hymn to sing especially in these days when we read about and hear of the need to have a personal relationship with Jesus. The hymn has been forgotten by all except for a few vintage organists, hymnologists, and choir members like myself. Ask your organist or choir director to sing this wonderful hymn at your next Mass.

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

https://www.motherofmercycatholichymns.com/i-need-thee-precious-jesus/