There are many categories and styles of Catholic music. Here is a list which is being fine-tuned as we go along. Some summaries are drawn from Google AI Overviews.

1) Gregorian chant: Church music sung as a monophonic (single vocal line) in free rhythm and a restricted scale (plainsong), in a style developed for the medieval Latin liturgy. Gregorian chant developed mainly in western and central Europe during the 9th and 10th centuries, with later additions and redactions.

2) Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque sacred music: Medieval sacred music, like Gregorian chant, was primarily monophonic and unaccompanied. The Renaissance saw the rise of complex polyphony, with more voices, larger choirs, and new forms like the mass and motet, often supported by the church and the printing press. The Baroque era introduced... 

Tender and moving setting of Psalm 4. Scored for a variety of arrangements. Appropriate for many times throughout the liturgical year.

The beautiful words from the "Salve Regina" prayer have been set and adapted to the 2nd movement of Mozart's Flute and Harp Concerto in C (K299).

Tender, jazz harmonic setting of Psalm 34 that is scored for a variety of arrangements on sheetmusicplus.com, musicnotes.com. Accessible and appropriate for any church setting.

Keep the Fire Burning is the forgotten and untold story of the Folk Mass. The influence of this movement is still felt today in the Catholic liturgical industry and in contemporary Christian music.

Keep the Fire Burning  – the book (available from OCP)

ocp.org/en-us/collections/dg/626/keep-the-fire-burning

This fascinating book examines the place of the Folk Mass in Church history. Was it a well-intentioned but failed attempt at updating worship? Or was it a genuine movement of the people?

Tender setting of Psalm 84 that is scored for a variety of arrangements. Accessible and appropriate for any church or concert setting. Can be used many times throughout the liturgical year.

A gentle, joyful Christmas hymn celebrating the birth of Christ our King on that first holy morning. Each verse invites us to sing with the angels, welcome the Child who came in humility, and open our hearts to His grace. May this music bring warmth, peace, and a sense of wonder to your Christmas season. Glory to our heavenly King!

A song of cosmic praise - Sing a New Song by Richard Connolly
 

Psalms for Nov 16, 2025 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
 

ANTIPHON
I take no delight in the sinner’s death  
But delight in his coversion
.1 )Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger
   or discipline me in your wrath.
  Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am faint;
  heal me, Lord, for my bones are in agony.

"My Peace I Leave With You" is a hymn inspired by John 14:23-29, focusing on Jesus' promise of love, peace, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. With comforting lyrics and a reverent melody, it encourages trust in Christ’s word, dispels fear, and reminds believers of His abiding presence. Perfect for Mass, prayer services, or moments of reflection.

Here is a rerecording. It is about the Passion of Jesus Christ. It is short.

When John looked upon Jesus and declared, “Behold, the Lamb of God,” heaven itself seemed to open. This hymn, Behold, the Living Fire, reflects that moment of divine recognition — the Spirit descending, the voice of the Father, and the dawning of redemption. Perfect for Communion or meditative worship. Scripture Reference: John 1:29–34 Themes: Revelation, Redemption, Divine Light, The Lamb of God, Epiphany

 

Responsorial Psalm 97(98):5-9 for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C - WORDS + CHORDS

Key of C#

Capo 1

 

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Response - The Lord comes to rule the peoples with fairness.

 

            C                     F                       C

Sing psalms to the Lord with the harp

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with the sound of music.

             C                                                    F

With trumpets and the sound of the horn

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acclaim the King, the Lord.

 

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Response - The Lord comes to rule the peoples with fairness.