Responsorial Psalm 33(34):2-9 for the solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles

From all my terrors the Lord set me free.

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

From all my terrors the Lord set me free.

Glorify the Lord with me.
Together let us praise His name.

The past couple of years, I've been working on a concept album where I have "redeemed" Communist Party propaganda songs as Catholic anthems.  This site, Richard the Webmaster, and many of you whom I've met here have been extremely supportive! I'd like to announce the album, "Communist Songs Reimagined as Catholic Anthems".  These songs are unusual and often a fresh take on ideas and may be useful for catechesis and other areas.   Here's a link to this on several major music services: Communist Songs Reimagined as Catholic Anthems I'm also linking to a favorite from the album:

We invite you to visit Catholic Liturgy in Song, a website that is currently offering free downloads of audio demos and sheet music for a wide range of liturgical and faith formation uses. Of particular interest to catechists is our collection called "Faith Songs for Kids".

https://insong.org/faith-songs-for-kids

Liturgy is derived from an ancient Greek word meaning "the work of the people". Our website is "the work of the people in song." It is also the Catholic mass in song. Taken together, "Liturgy in Song" covers a lot of ground – from sacred hymns and psalms to sacramental songs to catechetical songs to inspirational songs of faith. We embrace the Catholic tradition of music with lyrics that are theologically and doctrinally sound. Our songs are easy to learn and perform.

Note our collection of Salmos Responsoriales – written specifically for guitar-centric Spanish-speaking congregations with official texts from usccb.org/bible/lecturas. We have  completed the entire three-year liturgical calendar (ciclos A, B y C).

Sincerely,
Anthony Moran (composer)
Richard Schletty (recording artist and publisher)

Responsorial Psalm 103(104):1,24,29-31,34 for Pentecost

Send forth Your spirit, O Lord, and renew the face of the earth.

Bless the Lord, my soul!
Lord God, how great You are,
How many are Your works, O Lord!
The earth is full of Your riches.

Send forth Your spirit, O Lord, and renew the face of the earth.

You take back Your spirit, they die,
returning to the dust from which they came.

Learn how to sing psalms in Spanish! Get your free download of guitar lead sheet and audio demo for Domingo de Pentecostés - Misa de la Vigilía - Salmo 103 - Envía, Señor, tu Espíritu, a renovar la tierra. Aleluya.

https://catholicliturgyinsong.org/product/domingo-de-pentecostes-misa-de-la-vigilia-salmo-103-envia-senor-tu-espiritu-a-renovar-la-tierra

Anthony Moran creates the melody for the salmo and sends me a demo. I record my own voice (lead part plus 2 to 3 choral parts) and I also record all the instruments. 

Responsorial Psalm 26(27):1,4,7-8 for the 7th Sunday in Easter, Year A

I am sure I shall see the Lord’s goodness in the land of the living.

The Lord is my light and my help;
whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life;
before whom shall I shrink?

I am sure I shall see the Lord’s goodness in the land of the living.

There is one thing I ask of the Lord,
for this I long,

Responsorial Psalm 46(47):2-3,6-9 for the Ascension of the Lord

God goes up with shouts of joy; the Lord goes up with trumpet blast.

All peoples, clap your hands,
cry to God with shouts of joy!
For the Lord, the Most High, we must fear,
great king over all the earth.

God goes up with shouts of joy; the Lord goes up with trumpet blast.

God goes up with shouts of joy;

Here is an article of interest published at Corpus Christi Watershed.

www.ccwatershed.org/2020/06/07/comparison-15-traditional-catholic-hymnals

Author Daniel Craig wrote:

This article attempts to compare and contrast fifteen traditional Catholic hymnals. I focus on metrical hymns only: not Mass settings, not antiphons, not lectionary readings, not Gregorian hymns, not Responsorial psalms, not propers, so it can be “apples-to-apples.”

Hello, everyone: I am happy to share four songs from my new album of music with you. It’s my third album, the title is #6. I invite you to listen to it and I hope you will enjoy it. All of the songs on this album and on my previous albums are available to hear at no cost on my youtube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwylItG94zq5f8v6ham2J9g/

There are eleven songs on this new album: three are instrumentals, eight have singing. The text is from the books of Isaiah, Baruch, Psalms, Revelation and 1 Corinthians. The text is in French.  

Arrangements involve combinations of piano 1 and piano 2, harp, vibraphone, flute, clarinet, percussion and two singers (in unison).

Thank you so much for listening, i hope you will enjoy the music!

Andrzej

Originally published July 26, 2015

Two versions of "The Joy of Grace: A solo rendition with guitar by Richard Schletty and the original rock-orchestral mix. A collaboration with David Gomez Sanz and Alberto Ayuso Domingo, www.fourhandsproject.com. Note that some of the lyrics differ between the two versions.

The Joy of Grace (no. 11)
5th Movement, Hungry for Heaven – www.hungryforheaven.com

Rolling down a highway slipstream
You're missing signs, you don't look both ways
Just passing time in your dream machine
On a journey, out of phase

In the cradle of a grand creation
Under the moon and stars above
You begin to read the cracks and the ripples
You begin to feel a season of love...

Hope everyone's having a blessed Holy Week! Here is the Lamb of God liturgy in a new music setting with two intertwining melodies.  We did them male and female split.  The first video below is an electronic remix using the new setting (for listening and most likely not for Mass!) and the second video (on the right) below is the liturgical version.  
 

Responsorial Psalm 30(31):2,6,12-13,15-17,25 for Good Friday

Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.

In you, O Lord, I take refuge.
Let me never be put to shame.
In your justice, set me free,
Into your hands I commend my spirit.
It is you who will redeem me, Lord.

Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.

In the face of all my foes
I am a reproach,

Responsorial Psalm 115(116):12-13,15-18 for Maundy Thursday

The blessing-cup that we bless is a communion with the blood of Christ.

How can I repay the Lord
for his goodness to me?
The cup of salvation I will raise;
I will call on the Lord’s name.

The blessing-cup that we bless is a communion with the blood of Christ.

O precious in the eyes of the Lord
is the death of his faithful.

Responsorial Psalm 21(22):8-9,17-20,23-24 for Palm Sunday

My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?

All who see me deride me.
They curl their lips, they toss their heads.
‘He trusted in the Lord, let him save him;
let him release him if this is his friend.’

My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?

Many dogs have surrounded me,
a band of the wicked beset me.

YouTube video: https://youtu.be/KG2A55M4Kog

My Shepherd, My Lord is based on Psalm 23.
Composer: Edgar Villavert Combong
Copyrighted: 2020
Arranger: Gerardo A. Muyuela, DMA
Performers: Coro Liturgico Agustino, University of San Agustin, Iloilo City, Philippines

Responsorial Psalm 88(89):2-5,27,29 for St. Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary

His dynasty shall last for ever.

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.

His dynasty shall last for ever.

‘I have made a covenant with my chosen one;

Responsorial Psalm 116(117) for the Feast of St. Patrick, Bishop, Missionary

Go out to the whole world; proclaim the Good News.

O praise the Lord, all you nations,
acclaim him all you peoples!

Go out to the whole world; proclaim the Good News.

Strong is his love for us;
he is faithful for ever.

Go out to the whole world; proclaim the Good News.

High-quality, printable digital sheet music to download with audio music files. Plus music lessons and piano accompaniment videos are available. Here is a link to the website's Christian genre of music with nearly 8000 titles!

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The latest e-news from St. James Music Press:

We’re well into Lent, and so far, we’ve kept up with our Lenten disciplines of prayer, fasting, and complete abstinence from exercise!

With all of that going on, you may still be planning (or need to make changes) for Holy Week so we want to be sure you saw some of our new releases as well as remind you about a few of our favorite gems from the back catalog.

These are appropriate anytime in Lent as well as for Holy Week. “When Jesus Wept” is also particularly suited for the Fifth Sunday in Lent.

If you haven’t been on the site for a while, there’s a lot of new music and we’ll also be updating our suggestions on the catalog page as we move closer to Easter.

Jump on and have a look!

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Drop, Drop Slow Tears

For 2 part mixed choir and keyboard (organ or piano) - Sarah MacDonald brings you an immediately useful setting of Gibbon's tune Psalm 46 with the text by Phineas Fletcher. The accompaniment provides interest and the vocal parts are easily managed - this can even be sung by two singers. - View sheet music • Sarah's arrangement at YouTube: https://youtu.be/qurGiRUDAj0

When Jesus Wept
For two-part (equal voices) choir and organ. An arrangement of the classic canon by William Billings, with additional text from a hymn by Charles William Everest. - View sheet music

Ave Verum Corpus
Also by Sarah MacDonald, this score, or any combination of 3 voices is a nifty canon using the well-known latin text. Appropriate for Lent, Holy Week, or communion anytime! - View sheet music

My Song is Love Unknown
An arrangement of the beautiful hymn tune by John Ireland. James Kirkby arranges a beautiful two-part (mixed) choir IN CANON and organ with an optional descant. It's all of the "wow" with half of the work. - View sheet music

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