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.
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.
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See lectionary art for this Sunday for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.
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
Bread for the World - Farrell
That there may be Bread - Norbet
Suggestions about hymns that could be included are welcome: leave a comment below.
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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.
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 GraceBlest 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 - WrenBread for the World - Farrell
God has Chosen Me - Farrell
Poor Folk Won’t Always be Forgotten - Bell
Suggestions about hymns that could be included are welcome: leave a comment below.
