Responsorial Psalm 95(96):1-3,11-13 for Christmas Day (Midnight Mass)

Today a saviour has been born to us: He is Christ the Lord.

O sing a new song to the Lord,
sing to the Lord all the earth.
O sing to the Lord, bless His name.

Today a saviour has been born to us: He is Christ the Lord.

Proclaim His help day by day,
tell among the nations His glory

                   UNASSUMING ONE      
   1)You heard, knew, and read
   2)Of the ancient fall what scripture said
   1)And the promise of the Holy One 
   2)Who would restore the human race 
   2)From it fall from grace
1) No one had a greater desire than you
2) Your heart’s pure prayer humble and true
1) More than all nature and men combined
2)Your prayer moved God to send His Holy one 
1)Your heart’s pure prayer contained 
2)All the cries and hopes of our race

Responsorial Psalm 88(89):2-5,27,29 for the 4th Sunday of Advent, Year B

I will sing for ever of your love, O Lord.

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

I will sing for ever of your love, O Lord.

‘I have made a covenant with my chosen one;
I have sworn to David my servant:
I will establish your dynasty for ever
and set up your throne through all ages.

YouTube video: https://youtu.be/vDH3PSHXUmg

Salmo Responsorial para Domingo 4 Adviento B - Salmo 88 - Proclamaré sin cesar la misericordia del Señor. Leccionario: 11. Responsorial psalm in Spanish for the Fourth Sunday of Advent - cycle B. Free download of sheet music at the following link. All the psalm verses are available.

https://insong.org/product/domingo-4-adviento-b-salmo-88-proclamare-sin-cesar-la-misericordia-del-senor

Music © 2020, Anthony Moran, insong.org
Arranged and recorded by Richard Schletty.

This is a recent update of a song  I wrote years ago and posted of the same name a while ago.  I don't have all the recording equipment I used to have. This update song was recorded on a Google Pixel 5
phone and uploaded to YouTube.  
                                                                  WHO IS THIS CHILD
   D
   In the middle of the night
                   A
   with the fire going out

https://youtu.be/nHrIdIsvwPw?si=zDphdf6hDuUykpSa

Responsorial Psalm Luke 1:46-50,53-54 for the 3rd Sunday in Advent, Year B

My soul rejoices in my God.

My soul glorifies the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God, my Saviour.
He looks on his servant in her nothingness;
henceforth all ages will call me blessed.

My soul rejoices in my God.

The Almighty works marvels for me.
Holy his name!
His mercy is from age to age,
on those who fear him.

My soul rejoices in my God.

He fills the starving with good things,
sends the rich away empty.

My wife Susan wrote a poem about one of her ancestors Nancy Ward. Susan's Father, born and raised in Amarillo Texas, passed on the story of how a Cherokee maiden entered the Johnson Family tree. The Family had a strong Christian Faith that Nancy received as her own faith in the Good Lord. I made a song out of the poem(ballad)

A reflection on the Good Lord's abiding presence through our past even when we are in any way conscious of His presence and mercy

YouTube video: https://youtu.be/YVtOfu4dau0

Salmo Responsorial para Domingo 3 Adviento B - Salmo - Lucas 1 - Mi espíritu se alegra en Dios, mi salvador. Leccionario: 8. Responsorial psalm in Spanish for the Third Sunday of Advent - cycle B. Free download of sheet music at the following link. All the psalm verses are available.

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Music © 2020, Anthony Moran, https://insong.org
Arranged and recorded by Richard Schletty.

We must use our, God-given intelligence. to develop HIs creation for the common good in all areas 
of science and technology, The Church( through the Second Vatican Council and in the Catholic Catholic Catechism cautions us about the dangers of utopianism. thinking that we can create a heaven on Earth
without God.
Only from a Catholic (Universal revealed Trut perspective) can we properly handle the evils that confront us, be they ecological, sanitary, social, physical, or moral. For believers recognize that evil, like the weeds that grow up along with the wheat, will always shadow the good in this life. Even when evil’s shadow seems to envelop the good completely, as in the horrors of war and school shootings, rays of good still break through to provide us hope that God, though seemingly absent, reigns – right here, right now.

Responsorial Psalm 84(85):9-14 for the 2nd Sunday in Advent, Year B

Let us see, O Lord, your mercy, and give us your saving help.

I will hear what the Lord God has to say,
a voice that speaks of peace,
peace for his people.
His help is near for those who fear him
and his glory will dwell in our land.

Let us see, O Lord, your mercy, and give us your saving help.

Mercy and faithfulness have met;
justice and peace have embraced.
Faithfulness shall spring from the earth
and justice look down from heaven.

Salmo Responsorial para Domingo 2 Adviento, Ciclo A. Salmo 71 – Ven, Señor, rey de justicia y de paz

Free download of sheet music at the following link. All the psalm verses are available.

https://insong.org/product/domingo-2-adviento-a-salmo-71-ven-senor-rey-de-justicia-y-de-paz/

Music © 2019, Anthony Moran, https://insong.org

Originally published December 3, 2019.

As we prepare for the solemnity of Our Lady's Immaculate Conception it is good to ponder the great Love God had for Mary in preparing her to become the mother of His beloved divine Son (the new Adam) as well as her becoming the new Eve. It is also good to ponder the great humility and obedience she practiced in the great graces the Good Lord gave her
 LYRICS:

Responsorial Psalm 97(98):1-4 for the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Sing a new song to the Lord for He has worked wonders.

Sing a new song to the Lord
for He has worked wonders.
His right hand and His holy arm
have brought salvation.

Sing a new song to the Lord for He has worked wonders.

The Lord has made known His salvation;
has shown His justice to the nations.
He has remembered His truth and love
for the house of Israel.

Sing a new song to the Lord for He has worked wonders.

LYRICS:
AM/EM AM            EM   AM/ EM   AM       EM   AM/EM  AM       Em/AM
Lord      have mer cy -  Christ  have mer cy - Lord       have mer cy
In your tender mercy
Dear Lord we implore thee
Listen with favor to our prayer
Offered through our Mother Mary
Heed the sighs of your lowly ones
Who intercede with utter confidence
For all your daughters and sons
Who search for You in shadows
You know our weakness and enemy
how we are deceived so easily 
How our hearts are restless
Hungry for love and purpose

LYRICS
IN JOYFUL HOPE
Intro chords   B - A -E 
B7                             E        A7                                    E
We wait in Joyful Hope in silence and sacred  songs
B7                A7         B7                                                E/A/E
Longing to see you longing for your merciful embrace
B7                                                         E

Responsorial Psalm 79(80):2-3,15-16,18-19 for the 1st Sunday in Advent, Year B

God of hosts, bring us back; let Your face shine on us and we shall be saved.

O shepherd of Israel, hear us,
shine forth from Your cherubim throne.
O Lord, rouse up Your might,
O Lord, come to our help.

God of hosts, bring us back; let Your face shine on us and we shall be saved.

God of hosts, turn again, we implore,
look down from heaven and see.
Visit this vine and protect it,
the vine Your right hand has planted.