Hymns for the 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B (30 August 2015)

A selection of hymns and songs, based on themes from the Roman Catholic lectionary for the twenty-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 which are, or may be, still copyright are 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: Deuteronomy 4:   "You shall not add to the word which I command you, nor take from it; that you may keep the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you."

Psalm: 14 - The just will live in the presence of the Lord / Lord who shall dwell on your holy mountain

Second: James 1: -  live true to the true Law

Gospel: Mark 7 -  The Pharisees challenge Jesus because his disciples don't follow their interpretation of the law.  Jesus condemns them for their hypocrisy and use (abuse) of God's Law   to oppress people. He lists the things that defile people, knowing that some of these sins were being committed by his listeners.

Themes

God's Law is wisdom and truth, doing God's will rather than human traditions.   Keeping the commandments - living by God's word.

Suggested free-use hymns

A New Commandment