Lent

Lenten Meditation at the Foot of the Cross

An hour of peaceful Christian meditation music for prayer and reflection during Lent and Holy Week. All music arranged by Stephen DeCesare.

Responsorial Psalm Second Sunday of Lent: Lord let your mercy be on us 1 March 2026

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Psalm 32 Lord let your mercy be on us, for the second Sunday of Lent Year A
March 1 2026

 

Mass for Our Lenten Journey

The widely used melody for Lent ("St. Flavian") has now been adapted as a Mass setting and this piece is scored for vocals with Organ accompaniment. Accessible and appropriate for any church setting.

Grant Us Courage

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Great song about being kind, examination of conscience and asking for courage to act in the spirit of love.

Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken (Arranged by Stephen DeCesare)

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Tender and moving song that can be sung for many times throughout the liturgical year, but especially appropriate during the season of Lent.

Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken

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This new contemporary version of “Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken” is a powerful Christian hymn about following Christ with trust, courage, and hope. This timeless text reflects the believer’s journey through sacrifice, perseverance, and faith—leading from earthly trials to heavenly glory. A hymn of discipleship, surrender, and quiet confidence in God’s unfailing love.

OCP Resources for Lent and Easter 2026

Prepare for Lent and Easter with some help from OCP. Discover choral music, seasonal playlists and more to help you plan for these holy seasons, including free PDF liturgy outlines created by veteran music director Angela Westhoff-Johnson, composer Tom Booth and other OCP experts. 

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My Song Is Love Unknown

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Lord, I Believe

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A Communion meditation for the Fourth Sunday of Lent, Year A — inspired by John 9:11, 38. When the man born blind meets Jesus, his eyes — and his heart — are opened. This hymn reflects that moment of faith and healing: “Lord, I believe.”

Tale of Two Prodigal Sons (Miller, Carmichael, Schletty)

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Tale of Two Prodigal Sons
Lyrics and music ©2007 Jack Miller
Guitar: Scott Carmichael. Vocals: Richard Schletty
A MacJams.com collaboration (this website went offline c. 2017)
Am                                G 
  The younger of the sons, he was leavin'
Am                                         G
  Told his wealthy dad "Give me all that's mine"
Am                                     G 
  So he gathered all his riches and he journeyed
     F                         Am 
To a land to see what he would find
     F                         C
To a land to see what he would find

In that land he wasted all his bounty
Living only for the pleasures of each day
With his money spent and now a pauper... 
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