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).
Readings
First: Genesis 2:18-24: Creation of woman - bones from my bone and flesh from my flesh - man and wife become one bodyPsalm: 127: May the Lord bless us all the days of our lives / O blessed are those who fear the Lord
Second: Hebrews 2:9-11 - the one who sanctifies and the one who is sanctified are of the same stock
Gospel: Mark 10:2-16 - Jesus interpretation of divorce laws - what God has united, humankind must not divide - let the little children come to me, it is to such as these that the kingdom belongs.
Themes
Family - we are part of God's creation and family - right relationships - the depth of family relationships - we are called to live to Jesus standardsFree-use artwork
Free-use hymns
A New CommandmentBlest are the Poor in Heart
Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life
Father Within Your House Today
For the Beauty of the Earth
How can I Keep from Singing
In Christ there is no East or West
Let the Children Come to Me - Leslie
Lord Make me an Instrument of Peace
Love Divine all Loves Excelling
Loving Shepherd of Thy Sheep
O Perfect Love
The Head That Once Was Crowned with Thorns
What Wondrous Love Is This
Hymns which may still be copyright
Bind us Together - GillmanHow Happy You Who Fear the Lord - Westendorf
Where True Love is Found with Charity - Forster
Suggestions about other free-to-use hymns that could be included are welcome: leave a message in the Comments box near the bottom of the page.
See also ...
- Catholic lectionary based hymn suggestions for Sundays and feasts
- Sources of music for church services
- Catholic Mass planning template
- Music selection worksheet