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Hymn of the Month - August: O Face Divine!

For my HYMN OF THE MONTH, I have chosen a hymn written by Miss Eliza Allen Starr and composed by Sister Mary Alexis Donnelly, R.S.M. Both women and their contributions to Catholic music have largely been forgotten by all but few vintage organist and hymnologist. Please take a moment to read more about these two wonderful Catholic women and the fruits of their labor.

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

https://www.motherofmercycatholichymns.com/o-face-divine/

 

Thank You Lord (For the Trials)

Happiness begins with gratitude. There's always something or someone in our llife to be thankful for. 

Psalm 89 In every age O Lord, you have been our refuge : 18th Sunday Ordinary Time Yr C 3 August 2025

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Free to use: Responsorial Psalm for the 18th Sun Ordinary Time. This is Psalm 89 
 

God of Day

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God of day and God of darkness,
Now we stand before the night.
As the shadows stretch and deepen,
Come and make our darkness bright.
All creation still is groaning
For the dawning of your might.
When the Son of peace and justice                  
Fills the earth with His radiant light.

Come Lord Jesus  for you we  yearn
To set us free and live fully
Our love and hearts brightly burn 

Responsorial Psalm for July 27 2025 (17th Sun Ordinary Time Yr C)

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Psalm 137: On the day I called, you answered me O God. Responsorial Psalm for the 17th Sunday in Ordinay Time Year C. Music by Bro Michael Herry, cover by Erwin Cabucos. Lyrics and chords on the video.

New Advent Song to look forward to: Maranatha Together We Pray

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Maranatha Together Pray - new advent song composed by yours truly last year.

Responsorial Psalm for Sun July 20th 2025 (16th OT YrC Psalm 14)

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Psalm 14 Responsorial Psalm for Sunday July 19 2025. Psalm 14: The just will live in the presence of the Lord.

Most Humble Lady

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O God whom earth,  sea and sky
adore, acclaim, and glorify,
O  creator of the universe 
Mary you bore in your cloistered womb.

REFRAIN
He chose you most humble lady

Psalm 68

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Ant.  May the Lord be blessed day after Day
May his Name  always be hallowed
  
1 Let God arise, let his foes be scattered. 
2 Let those who hate him flee before him.

Responsorial Psalm 13 July 2025 (15Th Sun Ord Time Yr C)

I like Brother Michael Herry's Responsorial Psalm arrangements because they're suited to those who have low voice range, but this one sounds like an exception, with a prolonged and hightened 'live' at the end of the response. All the same, the tune bears reverence, traditional (chant), yet emotive.

 

A Much Needed Prayer for All Times - The Prayer of St Francis - A cover

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Happy Sunday, everyone! Peace! I just wanted to play this on guitar as I felt it is a much needed prayer now and always. Here's my guitar recording. Hopefully, you like it.

 

I Can Do All Things Through You - Erwin Cabucos' new composition

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This is a joy to compose. I hope you like it. Let me know what you think. Here's the music sheet for piano and guitar and vocal for your convenience. This song is registered with One License and CCLI. Email me on erwincabucos@gmail.com if there's anything else I can help. Enjoy!


 

Deepen Our Love

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Deepen our  love for you, O Lord
who grant us pardon for our faults,
that you may have compassion,  O Lord,                               
on  us you cleanse from guilt and sin.

Once we taste your   divine fire

Aug 8 Feast of St Mary MacKillop - Australia's Saint

When I composed this song in 2024, I was thinking something bright, fast and catchy for the younger audience. This was what came out. I hope I have achieved it, and I hope our younger people will like it.

In saying that however, I also put challenging words like tumultuous and apathy - to encourage a little bit of effort to sing with resilience just like the subject of the song - St Mary MacKillop herself.

Enjoy. Music here attached, for your use and sharing with others. The song is registered with One License.
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Hymn of the Month - July: O Dearest Love Divine

For my HYMN OF THE MONTH, I have chosen a hymn that is a translation of the Latin Ad Cor Jesu (To the Heart of Jesus) by Monsignor Hugh Thomas Henry, Litt.D., which was published in 1912. The music was composed by Nicola Montani, an accomplished musician, composer, and publisher. The hymn is a testament that devotional hymns which have long been forgotten can once again find their place our Catholic liturgy. Please take a moment to read about this beautiful hymn to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

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

https://www.motherofmercycatholichymns.com/o-dearest-love-divine/

 
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