Hymns, 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B (15 November 2015)

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.

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

Resources for church-music selection