Gentle, warm setting that is scored for a variety of arrangements. Accessible and appropriate for any church or concert setting. Available on sheetmusicplus.com, musicnotes.com, musicaneo.com and jwpepper.com

Charming and melodic hymn that is scored for a Vocal Trio with Piano accompaniment. Starts off as a chorale and then develops into a three-part canon. Easy to learn and easy to play. Can be used for many times throughout the liturgical year.

This song by the Australian Fr Frank Andersen, MSC, I reckon, makes a great recessional or sending forth hymn because it shows connection and care in the name of faith between two Christians.

I think it also makes a thoughtful prayerful anthem for All Soul's Day because it conveys a caring link between the speaker in the lyrics and another person in faith, who could mean someone alive or dead.

The lyrics are taken from the first part of Philemon, chapter 1, verses 3-11 to be exact, and the melody is rather joyful and sprightly.

I hope you like my cover.

 

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This deeply moving cantata traces the Blessed Virgin Mary’s seven sorrows as recorded in Scripture — from Simeon’s prophecy to the burial of Christ. Blending original compositions with two timeless public-domain texts (Coventry Carol and O Come and Mourn), the work unfolds as a continuous meditation on faith, suffering, and maternal love.

1) On this the first of all the days,           
when you  finished  creating the world,
the day dear Lord you conquered death
and rose again to set us free,

2) Everyday you grace fill us
With your word and body and blood
Everyday you transform us
By your Spirit's fire of love 

REFRAIN

A) O Jesus raise our souls to you;
that we fully share your life,

Has anyone heard of Fr. William Jurgens? He composed a Mass in Honor of Our Lady of the Lake, Gregorian Institute of America. 1966/67. (lyrics and music by Fr. William Jurgens). He was a preist in the Cleveland Diocese and the Mass was composed for patroness of St. Mary Seminary in Cleveland. I'm currently in contact with diocesen archives to see if there anything about a Mass in Fr. Jurgen's file.

In the 1990 catalog of American Masses and Requiems, it's listed arranged for TTB & organ with optional congregational; 15 minutes long.

This new Marian hymn asks for comfort and healing from the Lord through the intercession of the Blessed Mother. It's great for any Marian feast, bringing into focus, Mary's role in our lives, especially on her role as an intercessor to Jesus and for our healing.

Matthew 26:23

Instrumentation: Voice, cello
Duration: 2’

F#m7
Too many times
Bm                                                   A          F#m
I find myself standing by where the poison shines
C#m
Too many times

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Instrumentation: SATB chorus with percussion section
Duration: 1’30”

Because of You it’s there to start
The unseen order in its place
The elements all aligning
And running with Your energy

Because of You, there’s light and dark
There’s sound and silence, air and space
The water that sustains us all
And the land that rises from it

Only You (x4)
Make it real

Because of You there’s hope for more
The Truth just behind the curtain
From where You shape each piece of it
Help us to see it right again

 

Responsorial Psalm 33(34):2-3,17-19,23 for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

 

                             C                F                  C              G        C   F   C   G

Response: This poor man called; the Lord has heard him.

 

C                          F               C     G

I will bless the Lord at all times,

          C      F                       G

His praise always on my lips;

C                          F                                C     G

in the Lord my soul shall make its boast.

          C                     F                     G

The humble shall hear and be glad.

 

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Response: This poor man called; the Lord has heard him.

YouTube video: https://youtu.be/05zuFm9FLps

From Gregorian chant to praise and worship, EWTN News Reporter Mark Irons gives a listening ear to the Catholic Mass music debate and why one diocese banned certain hymns for a time.

A related discussion on traditional vs. contemporary, as well as what is docrtinally and musically acceptable, is here at the Musica Sacra Forum: 

Market Pivot Toward Tradition in OCP's Heritage Missal
https://forum.musicasacra.com/forum/discussion/22485/market-pivot-toward-tradition-in-ocps-heritage-...

For reference, here is the USCCB paper mentioned in the YouTube video:

Catholic Hymnody at the Service of the Church: An Aid for Evaluating Hymn Lyrics
usccb.org/resources/Catholic%20Hymnody%20at%20the%20Service%20of%20the%20Church_0.pdf
Published by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, September 2020

Watch the video, read the YouTube comments, read the Musica Sacra forum discussion, and comment below.

"O Gentle Lady, Full Of Grace": a tender hymn about the Blessed Virgin Mary and the events that happened with her and Jesus starting from the Annunciation through the Assumption. Utilizes the beautiful melody by Antonín Dvořák's Largo with a melodious refrain by Stephen DeCesare. Sheet music is available at: sheetmusicplus.com * jwpepper.com * musicaneo.com and musicnotes.com

A heartfelt hymn blending childlike faith and mature love for Christ. From the cradle of Bethlehem to the cross and beyond, each verse celebrates Jesus as Savior, Teacher, and Friend — ending with a refrain that speaks to every heart that still calls Him “Daddy Jesus.” Perfect for reflection, Communion, or quiet prayer moments. Sheet music is available on sheetmusicplus.com, musicnotes.com, musicaneo.com and jwpepper.com

Psalms 144 I will praise your name forever my King and my God for October 26 2025 31st Sun OT C.