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Subject: Flor y Canto
Comparison of OCP Hymnals and Missals
September 8, 2026 - 6:31pm — Richard Schletty
OCP Flagship Hymnals
With the recent publication of Glory & Praise, Fourth Edition, we should take a look at the four major hymnals published by Oregon Catholic Press (OCP) to see how they stack up against each other.
Glory & Praise serves as a contemporary-leaning, cross-generational collection. In contrast, other flagship OCP hymnals favor heavy traditional repertoires or exclusively modern styles.
Core Structural Differences
The table below details how Glory & Praise, Fourth Edition matches up against Journeysongs, Third Edition and other core OCP options:
| Hymnal | Musical Focus / Style | Approximate Track Count | Target Community |
| Glory & Praise (4th Edition) | Cross-generational 50/50 mix; leans heavily into guitar/piano-driven Catholic folk, pop, and modern worship classics. | ~800 titles | Parishes seeking a vibrant, accessible assembly style with strong roots in the post-Vatican II folk movement. |
| Journeysongs (3rd Edition) | Balanced traditional-leaning; incorporates extensive Latin chant, historic hymns, and classical organ-driven liturgies alongside essential contemporary titles. | Over 850 titles | Standard, multi-generational parishes that prioritize choral, organ, and classic cantor-driven music. |
| Spirit & Song | 100% Contemporary; modern praise & worship driven by full bands (electric guitars, drums, keyboards). | ~360 titles | Youth ministries, Newman centers, or specialized contemporary parish Masses. |
| Flor y Canto (4th Edition) | Multicultural/Spanish focus; features diverse rhythmic styles from varying Spanish-speaking cultures alongside bilingual arrangements. | ~740 titles | Parishes supporting active Hispanic ministries or looking to build fully integrated, bilingual liturgies. |
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TwitterOCP News and Notable for July 2026
July 3, 2026 - 3:29pm — Richard Schletty
Psalm Resources from OCP
OCP’s extensive selection of psalters offer verbatim psalm and Gospel Acclamation settings for the whole year in a range of styles. Explore your options and call 1-800-LITURGY to pre-order for the 2027 liturgical year.
The Luke Mayernik Choral Series
Explore the work of award-winning composer Luke Mayernik! Showcasing Mayernik’s masterful craft, this series provides elevated sacred choral titles in a range of difficulty levels. Browse titles from this brand-new series here.
Don't Miss the OCP Music Showcase at NPM
Join us for the OCP Music Showcase at the 48th Annual NPM National Convention taking place this summer in Washington, D.C. If you can't attend in person, join the livestream on Facebook, July 22 at 2:30 p.m. ET. RSVP on Facebook today!
The Church's Favorite Songs for Worship
Find “Christ Be Our Light” and other parish favorites in the new Glory & Praise, Fourth Edition hymnal and Breaking Bread 2027 missal. Watch the lyric video here.
2026 Annual Resource Sale
Get 65% off selected 2026 annual resources with the coupon code: 65off2026. Get extra copies of the resources you use or try out a new product at reduced cost before the next liturgical year. Shop now.
Flor y Canto Hymnal Story
Discover how the Spanish-language and bilingual hymnal Flor y Canto can unite your multicultural Catholic parish in this beautiful video featuring St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. Watch now.
