Hymn suggestions, 22th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C (28 August 2016)

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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 twenty-third Sunday of Ordinary Time, 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

Hand of God giving life to Adam

"What man can know the intentions of God?"
Source: http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=54258
Artist: Michelangelo Buonarroti, 1475-1564

Christ - by Titan, detail

Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Christ,_a_gardener.jpg
Artist: Titian (1490–1576

Contemporary

Follow me

Interior view of Yuriria Convent, founded in 1550, Yuriria, Guanajuato, Mexico
Source: http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=55661
Artist: Photograph by Tomás Castelazo

Laying foundations

Source: Wikimedia
Artist:

Personification of Gentleness

Quatrefoil on the western exterior of Cathédrale d'Amiens depicting a personfication of Gentleness holding a shield on which is a lamb (Date: 1220-1240)
Source: http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=29245
Artist: Unknown

Anyone who does not carry the cross cannot come after me and be my disciple

Background: https://pixabay.com/p-66700/?no_redirect

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Scales of Justice

Source: https://pixabay.com/p-154516/?no_redirect

The Cross

Source: https://pixabay.com/p-1278209/?no_redirect

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23rd Sunday of OT, Year B

Hymns and songs, based on themes from the Roman Catholic lectionary for the twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time in 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 - sometimes in a limited setting. Many such hymns are old/traditional - but where possible a variety of styles and genres are included.

A small selection on hymns which are still copyright may also be included, if they are particularly appropriate.

Art for this week

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

22nd Sunday of OT

24th Sunday of OT

23rd Sunday of OT, Year A

Readings

First: Wisdom - Who can know the intentions of God? ... Who could have learned you intention, had you not granted Wisdom?

Psalm: 89 - O Lord you have been our refuge from one generation to the next / You turn men back into dust / You sweep men away like a dream / Make us know the shortness of our life / In the morning fill us with your love.

Second: Philemon - Paul sends Onesimus back to the community, not as a slave any more but as a dear brother in Christ. He asks the community to welcome him.

Gospel: Luke - Anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be my disciple ... none of you can be my disciple unless he gives up all his posessions.

Themes

Like Christ, we are called to give up everything to know and serve God. Self-sacrifice, love, service, seeking wisdom.

Suggested free-use hymns

All My Hope on God Is Founded

All who would Valiant Be

Be Still my Soul

Draw us in the Spirit's Tether

God is my Strong Salvation

I Bind my Heart This Tide / Thraldom (public domain in the USA, not elsewhere)

I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

I Sing the Mighty Power of God

In Christ There is no East or West

In the Cross of Christ I Glory

Jesu, Joy of Our Desiring

Lift High the Cross

Now Thank we all our God

O God our Help in Ages Past

O Jesus I have Promised

O the Beautiful Treasures of Heaven

O Son of God in Galilee (not clear of copyright in the USA)

Psalm 89 - Music for Mass setting

Take my Life and let it Be

Take up Thy Cross

Thy Hand, O God, Has Guided

We Walk by Faith

Your Hands, O Lord, in Days of Old

Suggestions about hymns that could be included are welcome: 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 twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C. It is part of the Lectionary Art Series.

Note: the long form of today's Gospel tells the story of the Prodigal Son - see pictures for the 4th Sunday of Lent, Year C for image suggestions based on that story.

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 Good Shepherd

Source: Wikimedia
Artist: Jean Baptiste de Champaigne (1631–1681)

Parable of the Lost Drachma

Source: Wikimedia
Artist: Domenico Fetti (1588–1623)

La drachme perdue / The Lost Drachma

Source: Wikimedia
Artist: James Tissot (1836–1902)

The Adoration of the Golden Calf

Source: Wikimedia
Artist: Nicolas Poussin (1594–1665)

Contemporary

Lost Coin

Source: http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=54794
Artist: Unknown
Attribution: Lost Coin, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN. http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=54794[retrieved August 30, 2016]. Original source: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-vNTK6_ARcE/Sdk3zixxN2I/AAAAAAAAUUw/doHrJs_lEvs/s1600/IMG_1895.jpg.

The Lost Coin

From The Life and Lessons of Our Lord: Unfolded and Illustrated (1864) by John Cumming Rev John Cumming DD FRSE (1807-1881)
Source: http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=54795
Artist: Not stated

Worshiping the golden calf

Illustration from a Bible card published 1901 by the Providence Lithograph Company, as in Exodus 32:1-35.
Source: Wikimedia
Artist: Unknown

Line Art

Coin of Antiochus IV Epiphanes.

This is one suggestion of what a drachma may have looked like.

Source: Wikimedia

Sweeping out the house

Source: https://pixabay.com/p-1294880/?no_redirect

Good shepherd / Bon pasteur. Extrait d'un recueil de dessins.

Source: Wikimedia
Artist: Unidentified

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Hymns and songs, based on themes from the Roman Catholic lectionary for the twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time in 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 - sometimes in a limited setting. Many such hymns are old/traditional - but where possible a variety of styles and genres are included.

A small selection of copyright hymns may also be included, if they are particularly relevant.

Seasonal note

In some countries, the feast of the The Exaltation of the Holy Cross replaces the Sunday of Ordinary time when it falls on 14-September. Check your local liturgical calendar for details.

Art for this week

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

Readings

First: Exodus - Moses convinces the Lord to show mercy to the people who he bought out of Egypt, even though the were sinning.

Psalm: 50 - I will leave this place and go to my father / Have mercy to me O God in your kindness / A pure heart create for me O God / O Lord open my lips.

Second: I Timothy - Jesus came to save sinners - he showed his mercy to the, as God's mercy was shown to Paul.

Gospel: Luke - Parable of the missing sheep or missing drachma ... rejoicing among the angels of God over one repentant sinner ... the Prodigal Son

Themes

Mercy. Compassion. God's response to our repentance. Reconciliation.

Hymns

All People that on Earth do Dwell

All Ye who Seek a Comfort Sure

Amazing Grace

Come You Sinners Poor and Needy

God is Love: the Heavens Tell It

God of Mercy and Compassion

I Cannot Tell

Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

Loving Shepherd of thy Sheep

My Song Is Love Unknown

O Worship the Lord in the Beauty of Holiness

Psalm 50 - Music for Mass setting

Rejoice in the Lord Always

The King of Love my Shepherd Is

There's a Wideness in God's Mercy

What Wondrous Love

Suggestions about hymns that could be included are welcome: 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 twenty-fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time, 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

The parable of the unjust steward

Source: Wikimedia
Artist: Marinus van Reymerswaele 1540)

The Worship of Mammon

Source: Wikimedia
Artist: Evelyn De Morgan (1855–1919)

Rich and Poor, or, War and Peace

Source: Wikimedia
Artist: Unidentified Flemish painter, 17th century

Hope

Source: http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=50275
Artist: Edward Coley Burne-Jones (1833-1898)

Contemporary

Never will I forget a single thing which you have done

Background source: https://static.pexels.com/photos/3768/sky-sunny-clouds-cloudy.jpg

Prayer

Source: https://pixabay.com/p-909626/?no_redirect

Praying Hands

Source: Wikimedia
Artist: Albrecht Dürer (1471–1528)

Line Art

Parable of the unjust steward

An etching illustrating Luke 16:1-9 in the Bowyer Bible, Bolton, England.

Source: Wikimedia
Artist: Jan Luyken

Praying hand

Source: https://pixabay.com/p-306887/?no_redirect
Artist: Unknown - based on the work above.

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25th Sunday Ordinary Time, B

Hymns and songs, based on themes from the Roman Catholic lectionary for the twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time in Year C.

Most are free-to-use (ie public domain or copyright-free) so 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 such hymns are old/traditional - but where possible a variety of styles and genres are included.

A small selection of copyright hymns may also be included, if they are particularly relevant.

24th Sunday Ordinary Time, C

26th Sunday Ordinary Time, C

25th Sunday Ordinary Time, A

Readings

First: Amos - A message against those who buy up the poor for money: the Lord will not forget a single thing you have done.

Psalm: 112 - Praise the Lord who raises the poor / Praise O servants of the Lord / High above all nations is the Lord / From the dust he lifts the lowly .

Second: I Timothy - There should be prayers offered to God for everyone - God wants everyone to be saved and reach full knowledge of the truth. There is only one God, and one mediator, Jesus.T

Gospel: Luke - Parable of the dishonest / unjust steward: the children of the world are more astute in dealing with their own kind than are the children of light. ... The one who can be trusted in little things can be trusted in great ones: if you cannot be trusted with money, who will trust you with genuine riches? You cannot be the slave of both God and money.

Themes

Christ's concern for the poor, his defence of those who are manipulated for economic gain. Justice. Social issues.

Art for this week

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

Suggested free-use hymns

Amazing Grace

For the Beauty of the Earth

Forth in Thy Name O Lord I Go

From all that Dwell below the Skies

How can I Keep from Singing

Let us Break Bread Together

Lord make me an Instrument of Peace

Lord Thy Word Abideth

Love Divine all Loves Excelling

O God of Earth and Altar

O Jesus I have Promised

O Worship the Lord in the Beauty of Holiness

Psalm 125 - Music for Mass setting

Take my Life and Let it Be

There's a Wideness in God's Mercy

Those who Love and Those who Labour

We Walk by Faith

What Wondrous Love

Suggested hymns which may still be copyright

Cry of the Poor - Foley

Inspired by Love and Anger - Bell

Suggestions about hymns that could be included are welcome: 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 twenty-sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time, 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

Lazarus and Dives

Illumination from the Codex Aureus of Echternach
Source: Wikimedia
Artist: Meister des Codex Aureus Epternacensis

Lazarus and the Rich Man

Source: Wikimedia
Artist: Eduard von Gebhardt (1838–1925)

The Poor Lazarus at the Rich Man's Door (Le pauvre Lazare à la porte du riche)

Source: Wikimedia
Artist: James Tissot (1836–1902)

Beware of Luxury

Source: http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=55710
Artist: Steen, Jan, (1626-1679)

"Aim to be saintly and religious" - a banner based on I Timothy 6

Source: http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=55715
Artist: Spinello, Aretino - approximately 1395-1400

Contemporary

The Rich Man and Lazarus

Source: http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=48267
Artist: Jesus MAFA project

Tormented Figure

Source: http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=55481
Artist: Master of the Furies - between 1640 and 1650

Lazarus waiting at the door

Source: http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=55712
Artist: Unidentified, 11th century

Deus Caritas Est

Cross, anchor, and heart for Faith, Hope and Charity(=Love).
Source: Wikimedia
Artist: Unknown

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26th Sunday Ordinary Time, B

Hymns and songs, based on themes from the Roman Catholic lectionary for the twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time in 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 - sometimes in a limited setting. Many such hymns are old/traditional - but where possible a variety of styles and genres are included.

A small selection of hymns which are still copyright may also be included, where these are particularly relevant.

25th Sunday Ordinary Time, C

27th Sunday Ordinary Time, C

26th Sunday Ordinary Time, A

Readings

First: Amos - Woe to those who sprawl on their divans and do not care - they will be the first to be exiled.

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

Second: I Timothy - Fight the good fight of faith ... until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ who at the due time will be revealed as King of kings and Lord of Lords.

Gospel: Luke -The parable of Lazarus and the rich man ... whose brothers have Moses and the prophets as warning.

Themes

Christ's concern for the poor. Justice. Social issues. Our call to listen to the prophets' message. The corruption that riches can cause.

Art for this week

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

Suggested free-use hymns

Amazing Grace

Blest are the Pure in Heart

God of Mercy and Compassion

How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds

Holy is his Name / Magnificat

Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

In Christ there is no East or West

Lift Every Voice and Sing

Lord Make Me an Instrument of Peace

O Christ our True and Only Light

O Sing to God a Joyful Song

Psalm 145 - Music for Mass setting

Rejoice the Lord is King

There's a Wideness in God's Mercy

We Walk by Faith

Suggested hymns which may still be copyright

At the Table of the World - Wren

Bread for the World - Farrell

God has Chosen Me - Farrell

Poor Folk Won’t Always be Forgotten - Bell

That there may be Bread - Norbet

Whatsoever You Do - Jabusch

When I Needed a Neighbour - Carter

Suggestions about hymns that could be included are welcome: 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 twenth-seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time, 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

Burning of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar’s Army

Source: http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=55724
Artist: Circle of Juan de la Corte, 1580-1663

Writing of the Vision of Habakkuk

Source: http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=29296
Artist: Unknown: Quatrefoil on the western exterior of Cathédrale d'Amiens, depicting God directing the prophet Habakkuk to write his vision on tablets (1220-1240)

Contemporary

Faith

Source: https://pixabay.com/en/clouds-sky-faith-christianity-god-806639/
Artist: Not stated

Faith the size of a mustard seed

Source: Wikimedia
License: CC-BY-SA-3.0-MIGRATED; GFDL-WITH-DISCLAIMERS

Mulbery Tree

Source: Wikimedia
Artist: Kokai [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons

The Cosmos / "For it is your creation"

Background image: https://pixabay.com/p-1457360/?no_redirect

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27th Sunday Ordinary Time, B

Hymns and songs, based on themes from the Roman Catholic lectionary for the twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, 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 - sometimes in a limited setting. Many of these hymns are old / traditional - but where possible a variety of styles and genres are included.

A small selection of hymns which are still copyright may also be included, if they are particularly relevant.

26th Sunday Ordinary Time, C

28th Sunday Ordinary Time, C

27th Sunday Ordinary Time, A

Readings

First: Habakkuk - How long Lord am I to cry for help .. the Lord answered "Write the vision down ... see how he flags, he whose soul is not at rights, but the upright man will live by his faithfulness".

Psalm: 94 - O that today you would listen to his voice, harden not your hearts / Come ring out our joy to the Lord / Come let us bow and bend low.

Second: II Timothy - I am reminding you to fan into a flame the gift [of the spirit] that God gave you ... you have been trusted to look after something precious.

Gospel: Luke - If you had faith the size of this mustard seed, you could move a mulberry tree. Do what you have been told to do and say "We are merely servants, we have done no more than our duty".

Themes

Faith. Service. Doing God's will. The new vision that faith gives.

Art for this week

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

Suggested free-use hymns

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

All my Hope on God is Founded

Be Still and Know

Faith of our Fathers

Firmly I Believe and Truly

Guide me O Thou Great Redeemer

I Cannot Tell

I Sing the Mighty Power of God

If You Believe and I Believe

Lead us Heavenly Father Lead Us

Lift High the Cross

Lord Make me an Instrument of Peace

O Come and Sing to God the Lord (Psalm)

O Jesus Lord Increase our Faith

Psalm 94 - Music for Mass setting

Thy Hand O God Has Guided

We Walk by Faith

Suggested hymns which may still be copyright

Do not be Afraid - Markland

Nada de Turde - Taize

Turn to Me - Foley

Other suggestions about hymns that could be included are welcome: 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 twenth-eightth Sunday of Ordinary Time, 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

Christ and the Lepers

Source: http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=56011
Artist: Unknown. From the Codex Aureus Epternacensis (1035-1040), Diocesan Museum of the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising

Christ and the lepers - Fugel

Source: Wikimedia
Artist: Gebhard Fugel )1863-1939)

The Healing of Ten Lepers (Guérison de dix lépreux) - Tissot

Source: Wikimedia
Artist: James Tissot (1836–1902)

Contemporary

Healing of the ten lepers

Source: http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=48295
Artist: Jesus MAFA project

Priest assisting a leper

Source: Wikimedia
Artist: Unknown. From the Basílica de São Francisco das Chagas

Thank You

Source: https://pixabay.com/en/thank-you-gratitude-appreciation-490607/

Gratitude

Source: https://pixabay.com/p-979325/?no_redirect

Line Art

Christ cures ten lepers.

Source: Wikimedia
Artist: Unknown
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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28th Sunday Ordinary Time, B

Hymns and songs, based on themes from the Roman Catholic lectionary for the twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, 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 - sometimes in a limited setting. Many of these hymns are old / traditional - but where possible a variety of styles and genres are included.

A small selection of hymns that are still copyright may be included in they are particularly relevant.

27th Sunday Ordinary Time, C

29th Sunday Ordinary Time, C

28th Sunday Ordinary Time, A

Readings

First: II Kings - Naaman the leper is healed in the Jordan after following Elisha's instructions. He returns to Elisha, and acknowledges there is no God except the Lord.

Psalm: 97 - The Lord has shown his salvation to the nations / Sing a new song to the Lord / The Lord has made known his salvation / All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

Second: II Timothy - Paul reflects that he is suffering - but they cannot chain up God's good news ... If we have died with him then we shall live with him.

Gospel: Luke - Jesus heals the ten lepers - only one returns to give God thanks. ... Go, your faith has saved you .

Themes

Gratefulness. Suffering. Recognizing God. Thankfulness. God's faithfulness in spite of our unfaithfulness.

Art for this week

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

Suggested free-use hymns

All Glory be to God on High

All People that on Earth Do Dwell

All You Who Seek a Comfort Sure

Amazing Grace

Balm in Gilead

Be Still and Know

Come Ye Thankful People Come

For the Beauty of the Earth

Great God of Boundless Mercy

Jesu Lover of my Soul

My Soul is Filled with Joy (Magnificat)

Now Thank we All our God

O God our Help in Ages Past

Praise Him when the Sun Goes Down

Praise, My Soul the King of Heaven

Praise the Lord, Ye Heavens, Adore Him

Psalm 97 - Music for Mass setting

Sing Praise to God who Reigns Above

Take my Hand Precious Lord

The Head that Once was Crowned with Thorns

There's a Wideness in God's Mercy

Where are the Nine

Your Hands, O Lord, in Days of Old

Suggested hymns that may still be copyright

Song of the Ten Lepers (author unknown, tune ST CATHERINE)

Ten Lepers (Ten men lepers in a Hebrew town) - Winter

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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 thirtieth Sunday of 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

Moses holding up his arms during the battle, assisted by Aaron and Hur

Source: Wikimedia
Artist: John Everett Millais (1829–1896)

Joshua and the Israelite people

Source: Wikimedia
Artist: Karolingischer Buchmaler um 840

Contemporary

Will not God see Justice done to his Chosen

Source: Wikimedia
Attribution: Biblical illustrations by Jim Padgett, courtesy of Sweet Publishing, Ft. Worth, TX, and Gospel Light, Ventura, CA. Copyright 1984. Released under new license, CC-BY-SA 3.0

Proclaim scripture

Source: Wikimedia

Line Art

Parable of the Unjust Judge

Source: Wikimedia
Artist: John Everett Millais (1829–1896)

Scales of Justice

Source: https://pixabay.com/p-154516/?no_redirect

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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 twenty-nineth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C.

"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.

A small selection of hymns that are still copyright may also be included, if these are particularly relevant.

Readings

First: Exodus - As long as Moses kept his arms raised, Israel had the advantage in a battle against the Amalikites.

Psalm: 120 - Our help is in the name of the Lord who made heaven and earth / I lift up my eyes to the mountains / May he never allow you to stumble / The Lord is your guard and your shade / The Lord will guard you from evil.

Second: II Timothy - Scripture is inspired by God and can therefore be used for teaching people to be holy. Your duty is to proclaim the message - with patience and the intention of teaching.

Gospel: Luke - Parable of the judge and the persistent widow: God will see justice done to his chosen who cry to him ... but when the Son of Man comes, will he find any on earth?

Themes

Christ opened his arms on the cross like Moses did - we are called to join him and not to lose heart, to be steadfast in faith in God's mercy. Our call to prayer / petition.

Art for this week

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

Suggested free-use hymns

All Hail the Power of Jesus Name

All People that on Earth Do Dwell

All You Who Seek a Comfort Sure

Be Still and Know

Faith of our Fathers

For the Beauty of the Earth

If You Believe and I Believe

Lord, Be Thy Word My Guide

O God our Help in Ages Past

Praise to the Holiest in the Height

Psalm 120 - Music for Mass setting

Spirit Seeking Life and Beauty

The Lord's my Shepherd

There's a Wideness in God's Mercy

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Classical

The Pharisee and the Publican

Source: Wikimedia
Artist: Unknown - a baroque fresco in Ottobeuren Basilica.

The Lord is a Judge - bishop (Saint Isidor of Sevilla a 7th century Doctor of the Church)

Source: Wikimedia
Artist: Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (1617–1682

Contemporary

Humbled, exalted

Source: http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=55023
Artist: Cuyos, Stephen
License: Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License

The Pharisee and the Publican

Source: http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=48268
Artist: Jesus MAFA project

I have Fought a Good Fight

Stained glass in the Church of St. Conan, Loch Awe
Source: http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=55762
Artist: Unidentified

Line Art

The Pharisee and the Tax Collector

Source: Wikimedia
Artist: Unknown - Woodcut for "Die Bibel in Bildern", 1860.

Humble prayer

Source: https://pixabay.com/en/prayer-cruz-evangelism-christ-1143598/

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There's a Wideness in God's Mercy

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 thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C.

"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: Sirach / Eccelesiastisus 35 - The Lord is a God of justice, who knows no favourites. ... he hears the cry of the oppressed. The one who serves God willingly is heard; ... The prayer of the lowly pierces the clouds.

Psalm 34: The Lord hears the cry of the poor / I will bless the Lord at all times; / The Lord confronts the evildoers, / The Lord is close to the brokenhearted;

Second: II Timothy 4 - I have finished the race; I have kept the faith. ... the Lord stood by me and gave me strength,so that through me the proclamation might be completed and all the Gentiles might hear it. ... The Lord will rescue me from every evil threat and will bring me safe to his heavenly kingdom.

Gospel: Luke 18 - Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector / Publican

Themes

The Lord as righteous and only judge. Justice, social concern.

Artworks

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

Suggested free-use hymns

Amazing Grace

Blest Are the Pure in Heart

Faith of Our Fathers

Fight the Good Fight with all thy Might

God is Love, His the Care

How Firm a Foundation

I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

In Christ There Is No East or West

Jesu Lover of my Soul

Joyful Joyful we Adore You

King of Glory, King of Peace

Lord Jesus Think on Me

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Psalm 33 - Music for Mass setting

Out of the Depths

Simple Gifts

Suggested hymns which may still be copyright

Freely, Freely - Owens

I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light - Thomerson

Look Around You Page Clarke

My Soul is Longing for Your Peace - Deiss

Seek the Lord While he may be Found - O'Connor

Suggestions about hymns that could be included are welcome: 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 thirty-first Sunday of Ordinary Time, 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

Zacchaeus in the Sycamore Awaiting the Passage of Jesus

Source: Wikimedia
Artist: James Tissot (1836–1902)

Story of Zacchaeus

Approximately 1275 - Mural in Keldby Kirchem Vordingborg Kommune, Denmark
Source: http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=55791
Artist: Unknown

Contemporary

Zacchaeus being called down from the tree

From book: The Life of Jesus of Nazareth. Eighty Pictures, published in 1908.
Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hole_zachaeus_in_tree.gif
Artist: Unknown

Zacchaeus' sycamore fig in Jericho

Source: Wikimedia
License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International, 3.0 Unported, 2.5 Generic, 2.0 Genericand 1.0 Generic license.

Zacchaeus

Source: Flickr

Artist: Bible drawings by Otto Semler and others, many based on the engravings by Carolsfeld
License: CC 2.0

Icon of Zacchaeus

Source: Flickr

Artist: Not stated
License: CC 2.0

Zaccheus welcomes Jesus

Source: http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=48393
Artist: Jesus MAFA project

In your sight Lord, the whole world is like a grain of dust that tips the scales

Source: Background from https://pixabay.com/en/planet-earth-globe-space-world-1348079/
Artist:
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Line Art

Illustration of a tree silhouette

Source: http://www.freestockphotos.biz/stockphoto/15129

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31st Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B

A selection of hymns and songs, based on themes from the Roman Catholic lectionary for the thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C.

Most are free-to-use (ie public domain or copyright-free), so 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.

A small selection of hymns that are still copyright may also be included, if they are particularly relevant.

30th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C

32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C

31st Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A

Readings

First: Wisdom - The world is a grain of dust to God - but yet God is merciful and loves everything that exist ... you spare all things because they are yours, O Lord, lover of life.

Psalm 144: I will bless your name forever, O God my king / I will give you glory / The Lord is kind and full of compassion / All your creatures shall thank you / The Lord is faithful in all his words

Second: II Thessalonians: We pray that God will make you worthy ... Christ will be glorified in you. Turn to the coming of Jesus - but do not be alarmed by predictions that the day has come.

Gospel: Luke 19 - Zacchaeus the tax-collector climbed a tree so Jesus would see him - Jesus dined with him, Zacchaeus has a change of heart and is saved. Jesus came to seek and save the lost.

Themes

Jesus in our midst - our protector and Saviour. Forgiveness. The love of God. Sending forth.

Artworks

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

Free-use hymn suggestions

All my Hope on God is Founded

Alleluia! Sing to Jesus

Amazing Grace

Balm in Gilead

Christ be Near at Either Hand

Come, You Sinners, Poor and Needy

God is Love (and the one who lives in love)

God is Love, His the Care

God, My King, Thy Might Confessing

God of Mercy God of Grace

I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

I Sing the Mighty Power of God

I’m So Glad Jesus Lifted Me

It is Well with my Soul

Jerusalem my Happy Home

Many and Great

O God our Help in Ages Past

Our God Loves Us

Psalm 144 - Music for Mass setting

Take my Life and Let it Be

The God of Abraham Praise

The King of Love our Shepherd Is

There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy

Those Who Love and Those Who Labour

Zacchaeus was a Greedy Little Man

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

Resources for church-music selection

Catholic Mass planning
template

Music
selection
worksheet

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-second Sunday of Ordinary Time, 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

Martyrdom of the Seven Maccabees

aka Das Martyrium der sieben Makkabäer

Source: Wikimedia
Artist: Antonio Ciseri (1821–1891)

Maccabees - woman with seven sons

Source: Wikimedia
Artist: Wojciech Stattler (1800–1875)

Personification of Hope

Quatrefoil on the western exterior depicting Hope holding a shield on which is a bannered cross-staff with a crown above.
Date: 1220-1240, Cathédrale d'Amiens, France
Source: http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=29225
Artist: Unknown

Contemporary

Living Enrichment Center

Source: http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=55793
Artist: Unknown

Hope and pain

Source: http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=54357
Artist: Kwerfeldein - 2007
Original source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kwerfeldein/1588593670/.

Hope

Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/polsifter/4047982682
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

Prayer in the sunrise

Source: LiturgyTools.net
Photo: Sunrise in Connemara, 2007
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

Text: Entrance antiphon for the day

Line Art

Hope

Source: LiturgyTools.net
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

The Courage of a Mother

From Doré's English Bible, `1866
Source: Wikimedia
Artist: Gustave Doré (1832–1883)

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