Hymns, 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B (25 October 2015)

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This is the chant setting of the Sanctus (Holy Holy - in Latin) included in the ICEL-2010 English translation of the Roman Catholic Mass.

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Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus
Dominus Deus Sabaoth.
Pleni sunt cæli et terra gloria tua.
Hosanna in excelsis.
Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini.
Hosanna in excelsis.

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This is a small selection of free-use illustrations, photographs or images based on the readings and prayers/propers in the Roman Catholic lectionary for All Saints Day (1 November) Year B. It is part of the Lectionary Art Series.

Popular culture has a great many images associated with Halloween - many which have their origins in the fact that it is "All Hallows Eve". Many are not suited to prayer/church use - but some are, particular ones focussing on light in darkness / sacred places.

See Hymn Suggestions for this Sunday for more information about the readings and seasonal notes about this day, and links to other weeks.

Classical

The Forerunners of Christ with Saints and Martyrs

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:All-Saints.jpg
Artist: Fra Angelico (about 1423-24)

Contemporary

All Saints Day 2010 at Skogskyrkogården in Stockholm

Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Skogskyrkog%C3%A5rden_at_All_Saints_Day_2010-1.jpg
Artist: Holger Motzkau

Cemetery Lights

Source: https://pixabay.com/p-290901/?no_redirect

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Devotion

Source: https://pixabay.com/p-303302/?no_redirect
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Everyday sainthood

Source: https://pixabay.com/p-32551/?no_redirect

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A selection of hymns and songs, based on themes from the Roman Catholic lectionary and traditional practices for the Feast of All Saints, years A, B and C.

Most are free-to-use (ie public domain or copyright-free) meaning the words can be copied and sung to at least one tune with no concerns about copyright or performance licensing. Many such hymns are old/traditional - but where possible a variety of styles / genres are included.

A small selection of hymns that are still be copyright may also included where they are a particularly good for for the theme(s).

See lectionary art for this feast day for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.

Readings

First: Apocalypse - I saw people from every race and nation standing in front of the throne.

Psalm: 23 (24) - Such are the men who seek your face, O Lord / The Lord's is the earth and its fulness

Second: St John - We are already the children of God, but what we are to be in the future has not yet been revealed

Gospel: Matthew - The Beatitudes - blessed are the poor in spirit.

Themes

Saints - people who lived a special relationship with God.

Suggested free-use hymns

All Hail the Power of Jesus Name

Around the Throne a Glorious Band

Blest are the Pure of Heart

By all your Saints Still Striving (some verses only)

For all the Saints

For all your Saints Still Active

How Bright These Glorious Spirits Shine

O Thou who at Thy Eucharist Did Pray

O When the Saints go Marching In

Praise the Lord ye Heavens Adore Him

Sing with all the Saints in Glory

Thy Hand O Lord has Guided

Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones

Suggested hymns which may still be copyright

I Sing a Song of the Saints of God

Other hymn suggestions are welcome: leave a comment below, or email editor@LiturgyTools.net

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This is a set of hymn and song suggestions suitable for use on Mission Sunday - on any other day when there is a focus on missionary work.

What is Mission Sunday

In the Roman Catholic Church (and possibly others) the month of October is dedicated to prayer and support of the Church's missions in general, and especially missionary work which is done overseas. During the month, people are told about the Church's missionary activity abroad and asked to support it through prayer, sacrifice and financial contributions.

This focus is centred around Mission Sunday which is observed on the 2nd to last Sunday in October each year. (This is often described as the 3rd Sunday - but in 2011 October has five Sundays, and it was on the 4th one.)

The changing dates for Easter means this falls on a different Sunday of Ordinary Time (ie in the liturgical calendar) each year. For example in 2014 and 2015 it is the 29th Sunday of Ordinary time, while in 2011 when it was on the 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time.

Because of this, the hymn suggestions are based on the general themes of evangelisation, mission and support for missionaries, rather than any particular Gospel cycle.

Free Use hymn suggestions

All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name

All People that on Earth do Dwell

Amazing Grace

At the Name of Jesus

Be Thou my Vision

God is Working His Purpose Out

In Christ there is no East or West

Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun

Let all the World in Every Corner Sing

Lift high the Cross

O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing

Take My Life

Thou Whose Almighty Word

Thy hand, O God, has Guided

To God be the Glory

Ye Servants of God

Hymns that are or may still be copyright

Ag Críost an Síol / The Seed is Christ - O'Riada / translators

Arise Shine (Darkness like a shroud) - Kendrick

Christ be our Light - Farrell

Colours of Day (Light up the fire) - McClellan, Paculabo and Rycroft

Eat this bread, Drink this cup - Taizé

Forth in the Peace of Christ we Go - Quinn

Go Forth and Tell - Seddon

Go Forth In His Name - Kendrick

Go Now you are Sent Forth - Watt

Go Tell Everyone - Dale and Richards

God has Spoken by His Prophets - Briggs

Here I am, Lord - Schutte

I Will be With You - Markland

In Bread we Bring you, Lord - Nichols

One Bread, One Body - Foley

Our God Reigns (How lovely on the mountains are the feet of them ...) - Smith

Seek ye first the Kingdom of God - Lafferty

Servant Song (Will you let me be your servant?) - Gillard

Take my Hands - Temple

Tell out my Soul - Dudley Smith

The Servant King - Kendrick

Ubi Caritas - various settings

We Have a Gospel to Proclaim - Burns

We Shall go out with Hope - Boyce-Tilman

Suggestions about hymns that could be included are welcome: leave a comment below.

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A selection of free-to-use (ie public domain or copyright-free) hymns and songs, based on themes from the Roman Catholic lectionary for the All Souls Day - formally known as the Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed - usually celebrated on 2 November, covering readings for all three years of the liturgical cycle.

"Free-to-use" means the words can be copied and sung to at least one tune with no concerns about copyright or performance licensing- sometimes in a limited setting.

Many of these hymns are old / traditional - but where possible a variety of styles and genres are included.

Readings

First: Isaiah - On this mountain ... he will destroy death forever. ... This is our God in whom we hoped for salvation.

Psalm: 26 - The Lord is my light and my help / I am sure I shall see the Lord's goodness in the land of the living.

Second: Romans - Hope is not deceptive - Christ died for us while we were still sinners - we are filled with joyful trust in God.

Gospel:
Year A - Matthew - Come to me all who labour and are heavy burdened, and I will give you rest ...
Year B - Mark - The crucifixion - in truth this man was a son of God - the empty tomb.
Year C - Luke - Raising the widow's son from the dead.

Themes

Remembering and praying for everyone who has died.

Purgatory. Resurrection,

Suggested hymns

All Ye who Seek a Comfort Sure

Alleluia Sing to Jesus

Come Unto me Ye Weary

Dona Nobis Pacem

Help Lord the Souls that Thou Hast Made

I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

I Know that my Redeemer Lives

Jerusalem, My Happy Home

Jesus my Lord my God my All

Lead Kindly Light

Let all Mortal Flesh Keep Silence

My Shepherd will Supply my Need

O God our Help in Ages Past

Shall we Gather at the River

The King of Love my Shepherd Is

The Strife is O'er, the Battle Won

There's a Wideness in God's Mercy

What Wondrous Love is This

We Walk by Faith

Ye Souls of the Faithful Who Sleep in the Lord

Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones

Other hymn suggestions are welcome: please leave a comment below, or email editor@LiturgyTools.net.

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Catholic Mass planning
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Music
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This is a printable music-team roster for the period November 2015 - January 2016.

It has:

One row for each Sunday in this period, labelled with the corresponding feast from the Irish liturgical calendar.
Unless you are in Ireland, you may need to review it against your own country's liturgical calendar, to remove Irish-specific feasts, and add your own - however there are few Irish-specific feasts in this time.

Extra rows for the non-Sunday feast days when almost all churches are likely to have music.

Two columns with the dates and names of the feast or liturgical calendar day.

Three columns for your information.
Currently these are labelled Co-ordinator, Musician(s), Audio-visual.
Change them to suit your local needs (eg you may need Choir Cantor, Animator, Organist, Worship Leader, etc)

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This printable is for your own use in your parish / school / etc.

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Why this three month period

Planning in these three month periods matches both the liturgical and secular seasons :

Feb - Mar - April (includes Lent and Easter)
May - Jun - Jul (spring / summer in Europe, winter in the southern hemisphere)
Aug - Sept - Oct (Back-to-school = start of a new year in Europe)
Nov - Dec - Jan (New Year and summer-holidays in the south, people get together in late January to plan for the rest of the year).

If this combination doesn't suit your church, then it may be better to use the blank music roster template.

The next version, for February - April 2016 will be available in mid January. Leave a comment below if you have requests about what else it should include.

This is a small selection of free-use illustrations, photographs or images based on the readings and prayers/propers in the Roman Catholic lectionary for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B. It is part of the Lectionary Art Series.

See Hymn Suggestions for this Sunday for more information about the readings and seasonal notes about this day, and links to other weeks.

Classical

The Widow's Mite (Le denier de la veuve)

Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Brooklyn_Museum_-_The_Widow%27s_Mite_(Le_denier_de_la_veuve)_-_James_Tissot.jpg
Artist: James Tissot (1836–1902)

Jesus commending the poor widow

Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/83306346@N00/18660582786
Artist: Unstated - from an old family bible

Prophet Elijah and the Widow of Sarepta

Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bernardo_Strozzi_-_Prophet_Elijah_and_the_Widow_of_Sarepta_-_WGA21919.jpg

Artist: Bernardo Strozzi (1581–1644)

Contemporary

Assorted United States coins

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Assorted_United_States_coins.jpg
Artist: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Elembis

Offering the hand of respect

Source: https://pixabay.com/p-442903/?no_redirect

Line Art

Jug of Oil

Source: https://pixabay.com/p-30597/?no_redirect

A 10 Euro cent coin

Source: http://www.freestockphotos.biz/stockphoto/8194

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32nd Sunday, Ordinary Time Year A

A selection of hymns and songs, based on themes from the Roman Catholic lectionary for the thirty-second Sunday of Ordinary time, Year B.

Most are free-to-use (ie public domain or copyright-free) meaning the words can be copied and sung to at least one tune with no concerns about copyright or performance licensing. Many such hymns are old/traditional - but where possible a variety of styles / genres are included.

A small selection of hymns that are still be copyright may also included where they are a particularly good for for the theme(s).

See lectionary art for this Sunday for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.

31st Sunday, Ordinary Time Year B

33rd Sunday, Ordinary Time Year B

32nd Sunday, Ordinary Time Year C

Readings

First: I Kings - Elijah asks a widow to make him a meal, and promises that God will provide food for her

Psalm: 145 - My soul give praise to the Lord / It is the Lord who keeps faith forever ... gives sight to the blind ... upholds the widow and orphan

Second: Hebrews - Christ has made his appearance once and for all - to take the faults of many on himself

Gospel: Mark - The widow's mite: a poor woman contributed her whole livelihood to the treasury, even though it was a small amount compared to others.

Themes

Service, self-sacrifice, bringing what we have. Providence.

Possible free-use hymns

At the Name of Jesus

All my Hope on God is Founded

Blest are the Poor in Heart

For all the Saints

I Received the Living God

In Christ there is no East or West

Let us Bring our Gifts to God

Lord make me an Instrument of Peace

On this Day the First of Days

Praise my Soul the King of Heaven

Songs of Thankfulness and Praise

Take My Life and Let it Be

The Lord's My Shepherd

Suggested hymns which may still be copyright

All are Welcome - Haugen

Freely Freely - Owens

Now in this Banquet - Haugen

The Cry of the Poor - Foley

Resources for church-music selection

Catholic Mass planning template

Music selection worksheet

Hymns and song suggestions, based on themes from the Roman Catholic lectionary for the thirty-third Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B.

Most are free-to-use (ie public domain or copyright-free) meaning the words can be copied and sung to at least one tune with no concerns about copyright or performance licensing. Many such hymns are old/traditional - but where possible a variety of styles / genres are included.

A small selection of hymns that are still copyright, but are a particularly good fit for the day's readings, are also included.
Many of these hymns are old / traditional - but where possible a variety of styles and genres are included.

See lectionary art for this Sunday for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.

33rd OT, Year A

32nd OT, Year B

Christ the King, Year B

33rd OT, Year C

Readings

First: Daniel - There will be a time of great distress ... your own people will be spared

Psalm: 15 - Preserve me God I take refuge in you / You are my portion and cup / My heart rejoices / You show me the path of life

Second: Hewbrews - Christ offered one single sacrifice for sins, then took his place at God's right hand

Gospel: Mark - The Son of Man will come in glory and will gather his chosen .. the fig tree shows signs ... but no one except the Father knows the day nor the hour.

Themes

Last days, end times: being prepared, faithfulness to God. Salvation.

Possible hymns

At the Lamb's High Feast we Sing

At the Name of Jesus

Behold the Mountain of the Lord

Come Lord, Tarry Not

Come You Thankful People Come

Crown Him with Many Crowns

Hills of the North Rejoice

I Know that my Redeemer Lives

Lift High the Cross

Let all Mortal Flesh Keep Silence

Love Divine all Loves Excelling

Many and Great O God

O Holy City Seen of John

Rejoice the Lord is King

Sing with all the Saints in Glory

Songs of Thankfulness and Praise

Soon and Very Soon

The Day of the Lord is at Hand

The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns

The Vine and Fig Tree

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Catholic Mass planning
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Music
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This is a small selection of free-use illustrations, photographs or images based on the readings and prayers/propers in the Roman Catholic lectionary for the thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B. It is part of the Lectionary Art Series.

See Hymn Suggestions for this Sunday for more information about the readings and seasonal notes about this day, and links to other weeks.

Classical

The Great Day of His Wrath

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:MARTIN_John_Great_Day_of_His_Wrath.jpg
Artist: John Martin (1789–1854)

Last Judgement

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Michelangelo_-_Fresco_of_the_Last_Judgement.jpg
Artist: Michelangelo (1475–1564)

The Last Judgement

(The Archangel Michael weighing souls on Judgement Day)

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:MemlingJudgmentCenter-crop.jpg

Artist: Hans Memling (circa 1433–1494)

Contemporary

Fig tree in bud

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Fig_fruit.jpg

Fig leaves

Source https://www.flickr.com/photos/stephaniewatson/2478744134
Artist: Stephanie Watson
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

Line Art

Fruit in bud

Source: https://pixabay.com/p-181789/?no_redirect

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This is a small selection of free-use illustrations, photographs or images based on the readings and prayers/propers in the Roman Catholic lectionary for the Feast of Christ the King, Year B. It is part of the Lectionary Art Series.

See Hymn Suggestions for this Sunday for more information about the readings and seasonal notes about this day, and links to other weeks.

Classical

Christ Before Pilate

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Munkacsy_-_christ_before_pilate.jpg
Artist: Mihály Munkácsy (1844–1900)

Ecce Homo (Behold the Man)

Source: http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=49246
Artist: Bosch, Hieronymus, d. 1516

Christ the King of Kings

Source: http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=55319
Artist: Unknown. From Greece, approx 1600.

Contemporary

Jesus reigning as King on high

Notes: Stained glass panel in the transept of St. John's Anglican Church, Ashfield, New South Wales, Australia.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:StJohnsAshfield_StainedGlass_King.png
Artist: Photograph Toby Hudson. Stained glass artist unknown.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en

Georgian golden crown with pearls and cross

Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Georgian_golden_crown_with_pearls_and_cross.svg

Świebodzin, Pomnik Chrystusa Króla (Polski)

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:%C5%9Awiebodzin,_Pomnik_Chrystusa_Kr%C3%B3la(Aw58).JPG
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en

Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Christ_the_King_Statue_1.JPG
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en

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Cross and Crown

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Crosscrown.svg

Alpha and Omega

Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/waitingfortheword/8608224698
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

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A selection of hymns and songs, based on themes from the Roman Catholic lectionary for the Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Universal King (Christ the King), Year B.

Most are free-to-use (ie public domain or copyright-free) meaning the words can be copied and sung to at least one tune with no concerns about copyright or performance licensing. Many such hymns are old/traditional - but where possible a variety of styles / genres are included.

A small selection of hymns that are still copyright, but are a particularly good fit for the day's readings, are also included.

See lectionary art for this Sunday for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.

Seasonal note

The feast of Christ the King is the last Sunday of the Church year - it is equivalent to the 34th Sunday of Ordinary Time.

Christ the King, Year A

33rd OT, Year B

1st Advent, Year C

Christ the King, Year C

Readings

First: Daniel - On him was conferred sovereigty, glory and kingship ... all peoples became .. his servants

Psalm: 92 - The Lord is King, with majesty enrobed / the world made you firm / truly your decrees are to be trusted

Second: Apocalypse - I am the Alpha and the Omega ... who is, who was and who is to come

Gospel: John - "Are you king of the Jews?" - Mine is not a kingdom of this world ... yes I am a king, I was born for this

Themes

Kingship, the person of Jesus Christ

Suggested free-use hymns

All Glory Laud and Honour

All Hail the Power of Jesus Name

Alleluia Sing to Jesus

At the Name of Jesus

Come Christians Join to Sing

Crown Him with Many Crowns

Glorious things of You / Thee are Spoken

He is King of Kings

Holy is the Lord

Let all Mortal Flesh Keep Silence

Let all the World in Every Corner Sing

Lift High the Cross

O Worship the King

Praise my Soul the King of Heaven

Praise to the Lord

Rejoice the Lord is King

Soon and Very Soon

The Head that Once was Crowned with Thorns

The King of Love my Shepherd Is

The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns

Suggested hymns that may still be copyright

At the Sound - Ndolo/Seay

Christ Is Lord - Walthers

Come, Let Us Worship the King - Bradley

He Is Exalted - Paris

Hosanna - Brooke Ligertwood

Hosanna, Hosanna - Tuttle

How Great is Our God - Tomlin/Reeves/Cash

King of Kings and Lord of Lords - Batya and Conty

Majesty - Hayford

Make Way - Kendrick

The King of Glory Comes - Jabusch

The Name of Jesus - Flynn/Thomas

Whatever You Do - John Angotti

Suggestions about other suitable free-to-use hymns are welcome: please leave a comment below.

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This prayer for the virtue of humility is attributed to Mother Cabrini (who later became St Frances Xavier Cabrini - see the Modern Calendar of Saints for more details).

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Words (full text) of the prayer

Lord Jesus Christ, I pray that you may fortify me with the grace of your Holy Spirit, and give your peace to my soul, that I may be free from all needless anxiety and worry.

Help me to desire always that which is pleasing and acceptable to you, so that your will may be my will.

Grant that I may be free from unholy desires, and that, for your love, I may remain obscure and unknown in this world, to be known only to you.

Do not permit me to attribute to myself the good that you perform in me and through me, but rather, referring all honour to you, may I admit only to my infirmities, so that renouncing sincerely all vain-glory which comes from the world, I may aspire to that true and lasting glory that comes from you. Amen

This is a small selection of free-use illustrations, photographs or images based on the readings and prayers/propers in the Roman Catholic lectionary for the first Sunday in Advent, Year C. It is part of the Lectionary Art Series.

See Hymn Suggestions for this Sunday for more information about the readings and seasonal notes about this day, and links to other weeks.

Classical

Tree of Jesse

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:12th-century_painters_-_The_Tree_of_Jesse_-_WGA15728.jpg
Artist: Unknown Miniaturist, English (active 1140s)

Jesse Tree from York Minister Cathedral

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:England_YorkMinster_JesseTree_c1170.JPG
Artist: Unknown

The Powers of Jerusalem Will be Shaken - Titus destroying Jerusalem

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Kaulbach_Zerstoerung_Jerusalems_durch_Titus.jpg
Artist: Wilhelm von Kaulbach

Jesse Tree from Notre-Dame de Reims

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Vitrail_du_19%C3%A8me_si%C3%A8cle_Reims_020208_03.jpg
Artist: L. Steinheil (1861)

Contemporary

Stay Awake Praying at all Times - Luke 21:36

Background: https://www.flickr.com/photos/v-a-k/11291387135
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

First Sunday of Advent

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Adventskranz-1.Advent.jpg
Artist: Micha L. Rieser

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Tree

Source: https://pixabay.com/p-32518/?no_redirect

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1st Sunday of Advent, Year B

A selection of hymns and songs, based on themes from the Roman Catholic lectionary for the first Sunday of Advent, Year C.

Most are free-to-use (ie public domain or copyright-free) meaning the words can be copied and sung to at least one tune with no concerns about copyright or performance licensing. Many such hymns are old/traditional - but where possible a variety of styles / genres are included.

A small selection of hymns that are still copyright, but are a particularly good fit for the day's readings, are also included.

See lectionary art for this Sunday for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.

Christ the King, Year B

2nd Sunday of Advent, Year C

1st Sunday of Advent, Year A

Readings

First: Jeremiah - "I will make a virtuous branch grow for David" - the city will be called "The Lord-our-integrity"

Psalm: 24 - To you O Lord I lift up my soul ... Make me know your ways ... The Lord is good and upright ... His ways are faithfulness and love

Second: 1 Thessalonians - May the Lord be generous in increasing your love ... we urge you to make more and more progress in the kind of life you are meant to live

Gospel: Luke - then they will see the Son of Man coming ... stay awake praying at all times for strength and confidence to stand before the Son of Man

Themes

Prepare the way - the Kingdom is coming - be watchful for the Son of Man

Suggested free-use hymns

At the Name of Jesus

Come Emmanuel

Come, Lord, and Tarry Not

Come O Divine Messiah

Come Thou Long-expected Jesus

Creator of the Stars of Night

Eternal Ruler of the Ceaseless Round

God is Working His Purpose Out

Hark a Herald Voice is Calling

Hills of the North Rejoice

Lo He Comes with Clouds Descending

My Lord! What a Morning

O Come O Come Emmanuel

O Jesus Christ Remember

On Jordan's Bank

Psalm 24 (To You O Lord I lift up my soul) - Music for Mass setting

Rejoice, Rejoice Believers

Soon and Very Soon

The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns

Wake, Awake for Night is Flying

Suggested hymns that may still be copyright

He Walks Among the Golden Lamps - Dudley-Smith

In God's Good Time - Dean

O Saviour Rend the Heavens Wide
Stay Awake, Be Ready - Walker

Stay Awake (Signs Upon the Sun) - O'Hara

The Benedictus - various versions

Suggestions about other free-to-use hymns that could be included are welcome: please leave a comment below.

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Sources of music
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Catholic Mass planning template

Music selection worksheet

Roman Catholic liturgical calendars for 2016 (ie Advent 2015 to Christ the King 2016):

Australia
Canada
England and Wales
Ireland (TBA)
New Zealand: Not available on-line, printed format may be ordered here. Key NZ feasts are listed here (TBA).
United States of America

Universal calendar

This is not a complete list: it focussed on English speaking countries which have published calendars on official websites. Consult your local diocese or Bishop's Conference if the calendar for your country is not listed here.

See About Roman Catholic Liturgical Calendars for more information about these.

A selection of hymns and songs suitable for use during the season of Advent.

Most are free-to-use, ie public domain or copyright-free, meaning the words can be copied and sung to at least one tune with no concerns about copyright or performance licensing.

A small selection of hymns that are still copyright, but are especially suitable, may also be included.

Seasonal note

The season of Advent is a time of expectant waiting: not penetential, but nevertheless still more restrained than either Ordinary Time before it, or the Christmas season.

There are a number of themes which appear in the Advent readings in each year of the liturgical calendar, including preparing a way for the Lord, and imploring him to "come".

These suggestions are appropriate for the entire season, rather than being directly tied to the readings on a particular day.

Free-use hymn suggestions

Come my Way, my Truth, my Life

Come O Divine Messiah

Come Saviour Come Like Dew (Rorate Caeli)

Come Thou Long Expected Jesus

Comfort Comfort Ye my People

Comfort O Comfort, O my People

Creator of the Stars of Night (Creator Alme Siderum)

Fling wide the Gates

Gabriel's Message (The Angel Gabriel)

Hail to the Lord’s Anointed

Hark! A herald voice is calling

Hills of the North Rejoice

Lift up your Heads Ye Mighty Gates (Psalm 24)

Like the Dawning of the Morning

Lo ! He comes with Clouds Descending

O Come, O Come Emmanuel

O Heavenly Word Eternal Light

O Jesus Christ Remember

Of the Father's Love Begotten

On Jordan’s Bank

Prepare the Way, O Zion

Saviour of the Nations Come

The Coming of our God

The King shall come when Morning Dawns

The Race that Long in Darkness Pined

The Voice of God is Calling (public domain in the US only, author died in 1964)

Thou Whose Almighty Word

Wake, O Wake with Tidings Thrilling

We Long to See Thee So

Suggested hymns that may still be copyright

A Voice in the Wilderness - Robinson

Advent Ring - Bell

Awake Awake Fling off the Night - Peacy

Behold a Rose of Judah - unknown

Christ Circle Round Us - Schutte

Come to set us Free - Farrell

Come, Lord Jesus, Come - Mangan

Come, O God, of all the earth (Sing out, earth and skies) - Haugen

Come, O Jesus Come O Lord - McAuley

Eternal God who Made the Stars - a translation of "Conditor Alme Siderum", translator unknown

For you, O Lord (My soul in stillness waits) - Haugen

I Hear a Sound Coming from the Mountain - Gustafson

Light the Advent Candle - Walker

Like a Sea Without a Shore - White

Look Toward Christmas - Gibson

O Comfort my People - Waddell

O Emmanuel - Mangan

O Word in Uncreated Light- Forster

Open the Heavens Lord - Boniwell

Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord - various settings

The King of Glory Comes - Jabusch

The Whole World is Waiting for Love - Misetich

There was a man of God (Prepare the Way) - Boniwell

Wait for the Lord - Taize

Wake, O wake! The Night is Dying - Farrell

We Shall Stay Awake Hoog and Kelly

When the King shall come again - Idle

Word of Justice (Advent Litany) - Farrell

You Heavens Sprinkle Dew - Jones

Further suggestions are welcome: please leave a comment below.

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This is a small selection of free-use illustrations, photographs or images based on the readings and prayers/propers in the Roman Catholic lectionary for the second Sunday in Advent, Year C. It is part of the Lectionary Art Series.

See Hymn Suggestions for this Sunday for more information about the readings and seasonal notes about this day, and links to other weeks.

Classical

Zechariah and John the Baptist

Georgian frescoes and inscriptions from Holy Cross Monastery in Jerusalem.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Holy_Cross_Monastery_in_Jerusalem._Georgian_frescoes_01.JPG
Artist: Unknown

St. John the Baptist Preaching

Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mengs,_Hl._Johannes_der_T%C3%A4ufer.jpg
Artist: Anton Raphael Mengs (1728–1779)

Saint John the Baptist and the Pharisees

Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Brooklyn_Museum_-_Saint_John_the_Baptist_and_the_Pharisees_(Saint_Jean-Baptiste_et_les_pharisiens)_-_James_Tissot_-_overall.jpg
Artist: James Tissot (1836–1902)

Contemporary

The Preaching of St John

Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gospel_of_Luke_Chapter_3-1_(Bible_Illustrations_by_Sweet_Media).jpg

Lugnaquilla, in the Wicklow Mountains - "every mountain and hill be laid low"

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Lugnaquilla_from_Glenmalure.jpg
Artist: Joe King
License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported

Line Art

Prepare ye the Way of the Lord

Source: https://pixabay.com/en/purple-background-violet-structure-465931/ (background)

Peace sign

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Peace_button.svg

Related resources

A selection of hymns and songs, based on themes from the Roman Catholic lectionary for the 1st Sunday of Advent, Year C.

Most are free-to-use (ie public domain or copyright-free) meaning the words can be copied and sung to at least one tune with no concerns about copyright or performance licensing. Many such hymns are old/traditional - but where possible a variety of styles / genres are included.

A small selection of hymns that are still be copyright may also included where they are a particularly good for for the theme(s).

See lectionary art for this Sunday for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.

Readings

First: Baruch- Jerusalem ... wrap the integrity of God around you ... the name God gives you will be peace through integrity ... God will guide Israel in joy.

Psalm: 125 - What marvels the Lord worked for us / When the Lord delivered Zion from bondage / Deliver us Lord / They go out full of tears, they return carrying their sheaves

Second: Philippians - I pray for you, that your love for each other may increase ... and prepare you for the day of Christ

Gospel: Luke - The word of God came to John, son of Zechariah: A voice cries in the wilderness, prepare a way for the Lord

Themes

Prepare a way - God will guide and assist. Christ incarnate.

Suggested free-use hymns

Come Emmanuel

Come O Divine Messiah

Come Thou Long-expected Jesus

Comfort O Comfort my People

Creator of the Stars of Night

Dear Maker of the Starry Skies

Hark a Herald Voice is Calling

Hail to the Lord's Anointed

Hills of the North Rejoice

Love Divine all Loves Excelling

O Come O Come Emmanuel

On Jordan's Bank

Peace is Flowing Like a River

Psalm 125 - Music for Mass setting

The Coming of our God

The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns

Suggested hymns which may still be copyright

A Voice in the Wilderness - Robinson

Across the Years there Echoes Still - Hurley

Enter in the Wilderness - Jabsuch

Wait for the Lord - Taizé

Suggestions about other free-to-use hymns that could be included are welcome: leave a comment below,

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